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#Payton Strong Help Cover Hospital & Medical

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Payton Rab’s life has been completely turned upside down after her normal 15 yr old check-up.  She had been bruising for a couple of weeks, therefore her doctor ordered stat blood work to get quick results.  Within a few hours her test showed that her blood levels were critically low, and she was immediately transferred via ambulance to Texas Children’s Hospital in the Houston Medical Center for further testing.  After many tests that day she was admitted and a bone marrow biopsy was done.  June 16, 2020 Payton was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia, which is an autoimmune disease where the bone marrow stops making enough red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets for the body.  Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection and platelets control bleeding.

Payton is currently in Texas Children’s Hospital where she has been for the last 8-9 days after her first of many treatments.  H-ATG (an Immunosuppressive Therapy) was done and a Central Line was placed in her chest.  Her treatment going forward will be trips 2 times a week for at least 1 1/2 years to Texas Children’s Hospital (approximately 80-90 miles round trip) for observation and transfusions of blood and platelets.  She will require an EKG every month as well.

Having to deal with an autoimmune disease at any time is earth shattering, however during the time of a pandemic is to say the least devastatingly scary.

Payton’s mom, Sara Rab, is the only one who can stay with her at the hospital during this time.  This has put a hardship on Sara’s ability to work.  She is part-time right now at best and her ability to return to work full-time depends on the circumstances going forward.  Any and all donations will be used to cover transportation to and from the Medical Center 2 times a week, Parking, Hospital Stays, Medication and Medical supplies.  Sara will have to flush Payton’s Central Line and change her dressings regularly.  This help is needed now as insurance is merely an assistance and treatment at Texas Children’s Hospital is costly.

If you would prefer to donate directly to help with Payton’s medical costs, you can send payment to Sara at the following;   Venmo her @Sara-Rab22.

Prayers and donation are needed and greatly appreciated.  Many Blessings to you all.

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  • Amy Bundick
    • $50
    • 4 yrs
  • Mike Alexander
    • $60
    • 4 yrs
  • Vickie Durflinger
    • $50
    • 4 yrs
  • Shelley Mitchell
    • $100
    • 4 yrs
  • Amanda Geither
    • $50
    • 4 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Tracy Wines
Organizer
Freeport, TX
Sara Rab
Beneficiary

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