

My name is Duncan O’Brate. I am a 20-year-old college student majoring inMusic Education. I have had to put college on hold due to medical issues. I
have an extreme case of congenital scoliosis which is causing my body to
begin crushing my heart and lungs. There is a specialist in New York City
who can fix this problem. His name is Dr. Lawrence Lenke. I have my first
of three surgeries scheduled for July 13 and the whole process will take
over three months including six weeks in traction. This procedure will be
life-saving! Unfortunately it is going to be costly. Could you please help me
pay for this surgery and the expenses of traveling from Kansas to New
York? Thank you so very much for your generosity!

