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Rick's Road to Recovery: Paralysis to Freedom

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The Road to Rick's Recovery: A Journey from Paralysis to Freedom

One year. My dad, Rick, went from functioning to paralyzed over the course of one year.

Every so often, life presents us with opportunities to take a leap of faith - to believe in miracles and to act upon them. Today is that day. Rick, paralyzed from the neck down due to a rare autoimmune disease, has a chance to regain his mobility and reclaim his life. There's a treatment that promises hope, but it's expensive and not covered by insurance. Your support can bridge this gap. Are you ready to take this leap of faith with us? To bring about a miracle in Rick's life?

Rick is a man full of light and enthusiasm, always ready for the next adventure. His passion for life is infectious, spreading joy to everyone around him. But the unexpected struck - a rare autoimmune disease that left him paralyzed from the neck down. However, Rick's spirit remains unbroken. Despite his physical constraints, his willpower and determination to reclaim his life are stronger than ever. He dreams of walking again, of experiencing the world as he once did, but he needs our help to make this dream a reality. We need your leap of faith to make a difference.

One of his wonderful nurses said, "He's a rare soul. He touches every life he comes in contact with and leaves them better than he found them. Not many can do that." He remains optimistic and knows he has so much to live for... and there is so much he wants to do.

He has spent over 280 consecutive days in the hospital. Head neurologists have signed off his case because he did not react as they hoped to the prescribed treatments and medications; they don't know what else to do. We believe there are other options, other treatments than just the western medicine world that can give him movement again. For Rick, movement means freedom, independence, and life itself. Help us fund the treatment that could give him all three.

By contributing to this campaign, you're not just donating money. You're giving Rick a chance to regain his freedom, to embrace his loved ones, and to continue inspiring those around him. Your donation will go directly towards funding Rick's treatment and any associated medical costs. Every dollar brings us one step closer to reaching our goal and making Rick's dream a reality.

Your contribution means more than money. It's a beacon of hope for Rick and our family. It's the strength to keep fighting and the courage to face the challenges ahead. It's the chance to give Rick a second shot at life.

Join us on this remarkable journey and let's help Rick reclaim his life. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can set Rick on his road to recovery. Remember, no act of kindness is ever wasted. No contribution is too small. Let's rally behind Rick as he embarks on this life-changing journey.

A true, heart-felt "thank you" for your support!


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    Kirsten Browning
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    Boise, ID
    Rick Dumas
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