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Wheelchair for Emily

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My name is Emily Jones and I'm 20 years old. I have a rare physical autoimmune condition called Ehlers-Danlos type 3 and it's left me permanently wheelchair/bed bound and tube fed, wheelchair bound due to multiple dislocations and subluxations of my joints. Tube fed due to dysautonomia and other gastro complications. Side by side with the EDS I have chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, POTS and dysautonomia which makes me extremely dizzy and at risk of passing out which can be dangerous in the wheelchair I currently have as its self propelled. I spent 8 months in hospital completely bed bound in 2015 as a result of my EDS and gastro issues and because of that the bone density in my spine and hips have shot right down making even weaker and unstable than they already were. But am very positive and keep smiling no matter what happens to me medical wise. I desperately need a new wheelchair which supports my joints and will give me the correct support I need and be able to help me into an upright position and be able to leave my house a bit more and to give me some independence. We're in a little bit of an awkward position as my mother is my primary carer and therefore isn't working which makes things difficult a lot. I would be eternally grateful if it would be possible to fundraise for my chair as it would change my life for the better. It would mean I could get a little bit of independence, and would make me happy. I would be so grateful to each and everyone of you.
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