Please help me live a 'normal' life
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This is for my sister, the hardest working CNA I know. All of her career, she has devoted herself to caring for patients in need. I want to help raise the money needed for her to get the care she desperately needs.
My sister has a condition called Endometriosis as well as spastic pelvic floor syndrome. She often gets ovarian cysts on top of chronic dysplasia- a precancerous condition. Due to this, she experiences severe pain on a daily basis, making it practically impossible for her to enjoy activities with friends and family. Despite the agonizing pain she continues to go to work, which usually requires pushing, pulling, and lifting on patients to ensure they are properly cared for. She even picks up shifts when they are available because like many of us, she is just trying to make ends meet.
In order to try to alleviate her symptoms she has been to many different doctors and has been referred to a few specialists. Over the past 8 years, she has endured 6 surgeries, starting at the age of 13. These surgeries have had very little impact on her symptoms. She researched and found a new doctor that specializes in cases like hers. She compiled a 3" binders worth of her medical records from previous doctors and an application for this new doctor. After some time she has finally received word back that they will accept her case! FINALLY- a chance at living a "normal life." Dr.Sinervo has developed a surgical plan which will allow her to have approximately 12 to 15 years 90% pain free. She was told that if her condition were to recur, they would not reach the point they are currently. This has a success rate of 95%. I am so excited that my sister and closest friend has found hope when she felt like there was none.
The problem? She lives in North Carolina and this specialist is in Atlanta, Georgia. Her health insurance will not cover a penny of this cost. She is struggling financially already and has tried to take out a loan with no luck. The specialist requires the entire cost of the procedure upfront. That is where you come in... Our family is not made of money, and we are not able to provide her with the funds she needs. The cost of the procedure is $7,500. I have listed the goal as $7,800 for help with traveling to/ from and for any stay in a hotel prior to the procedure.
Take some time, think about it, and if you are able to donate any amount, even if it were a couple dollars, it would go toward a great cause and will greatly be appreciated. Any help would be amazing, even a prayer or sharing this to reach others who may be able to help. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this!
My sister has a condition called Endometriosis as well as spastic pelvic floor syndrome. She often gets ovarian cysts on top of chronic dysplasia- a precancerous condition. Due to this, she experiences severe pain on a daily basis, making it practically impossible for her to enjoy activities with friends and family. Despite the agonizing pain she continues to go to work, which usually requires pushing, pulling, and lifting on patients to ensure they are properly cared for. She even picks up shifts when they are available because like many of us, she is just trying to make ends meet.
In order to try to alleviate her symptoms she has been to many different doctors and has been referred to a few specialists. Over the past 8 years, she has endured 6 surgeries, starting at the age of 13. These surgeries have had very little impact on her symptoms. She researched and found a new doctor that specializes in cases like hers. She compiled a 3" binders worth of her medical records from previous doctors and an application for this new doctor. After some time she has finally received word back that they will accept her case! FINALLY- a chance at living a "normal life." Dr.Sinervo has developed a surgical plan which will allow her to have approximately 12 to 15 years 90% pain free. She was told that if her condition were to recur, they would not reach the point they are currently. This has a success rate of 95%. I am so excited that my sister and closest friend has found hope when she felt like there was none.
The problem? She lives in North Carolina and this specialist is in Atlanta, Georgia. Her health insurance will not cover a penny of this cost. She is struggling financially already and has tried to take out a loan with no luck. The specialist requires the entire cost of the procedure upfront. That is where you come in... Our family is not made of money, and we are not able to provide her with the funds she needs. The cost of the procedure is $7,500. I have listed the goal as $7,800 for help with traveling to/ from and for any stay in a hotel prior to the procedure.
Take some time, think about it, and if you are able to donate any amount, even if it were a couple dollars, it would go toward a great cause and will greatly be appreciated. Any help would be amazing, even a prayer or sharing this to reach others who may be able to help. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this!
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Rebecca Packer
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Wilmington, NC