Keira's medical expenses
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As most of you know Keira was born with Epilepsy. She suffered from infantile spasms and at 6 months old had her first Grand Mal seizure.
She had many tests and scans done and it was determined that during her development she didnt developed a portion of her front temporal lobe.
Keira will be 13 years old June 22nd. She has suffered from a rare form of epilepsy that causes multiple forms of seizures and is resistant to medications that are supposed to help control them. Keira also has a VNS( Vagus Nerve Stimulator), but she still experiences multiple seizures in a week.
On Friday night, May 29th Keira started having intense seizures around 11 pm and they continued consistantly throughout the night and the next day.
This led to Keira being brought to her local ER to help treat her and control the seizures. Once there, they placed her in a medically induced coma, intubated her, labeled her in critical condition, and transported her by helicopter to Albany Medical Center. She remains in this state in the PICU at this time.
This course of treatment is imperative to Keira's health, but, as with most aspects of this rare disorder, will cause a financial strain on her family. We, her family , are reaching out to fundraise to help offset the large medical bills that come with this experience and to help fund important medical equipment that Keira will need to live following this medical crisis. Insurance, unfortunately, does not cover nearly enough when it comes to necessary equipment for Keira.
Any amount that you can spare will help put the minds of Keira's parents and family to rest, as they need to put all of their energy into Keira's recovery. We thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, & support!
She had many tests and scans done and it was determined that during her development she didnt developed a portion of her front temporal lobe.
Keira will be 13 years old June 22nd. She has suffered from a rare form of epilepsy that causes multiple forms of seizures and is resistant to medications that are supposed to help control them. Keira also has a VNS( Vagus Nerve Stimulator), but she still experiences multiple seizures in a week.
On Friday night, May 29th Keira started having intense seizures around 11 pm and they continued consistantly throughout the night and the next day.
This led to Keira being brought to her local ER to help treat her and control the seizures. Once there, they placed her in a medically induced coma, intubated her, labeled her in critical condition, and transported her by helicopter to Albany Medical Center. She remains in this state in the PICU at this time.
This course of treatment is imperative to Keira's health, but, as with most aspects of this rare disorder, will cause a financial strain on her family. We, her family , are reaching out to fundraise to help offset the large medical bills that come with this experience and to help fund important medical equipment that Keira will need to live following this medical crisis. Insurance, unfortunately, does not cover nearly enough when it comes to necessary equipment for Keira.
Any amount that you can spare will help put the minds of Keira's parents and family to rest, as they need to put all of their energy into Keira's recovery. We thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, & support!
Organizer and beneficiary
Amberly Maerling
Organizer
Ellenville, NY
Wayne Hamilton
Beneficiary
