MidLife MaMa Medical Fund

On January 14, 2020 after several days of hospitalization, my beautiful daughter Zion Joy was diagnosed with acute  flaccid myelitis (AFM).

This is a rare but serious condition. It affects the nervous system, specifically the area of the spinal cord called gray matter, which causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak. Because of these symptoms, some people call AFM a "polio-like" illness.  The cause of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is unknown. 

Anyone can get AFM, but most of the recent cases have been in children.

While I am blessed to to be employed and have medical insurance, I will need to take a 12  week  unpaid leave of absence to tend to Zion Joy’s new reality. I’m requesting assistance to meet our living and medical expenses during my leave of absence.  Any donation is both welcomed and appreciated.