Shaving my hair for Emelia

Heyyyy Guys,

I'm shaving my head for Emelia, long timed friend from primary school and scouts. We did many activities together, from hikes and camping to caving. She is in need of help, she has been in and out of the hospital for the past couple of years with a neurological condition.

She made her own GoFundMe for her medical needs. She is trying to raise $10,000 in total, and she has gotten a bit over $5,000. I am hoping to raise $4,000, which is also a crazy amount. I'm planning to shave my head on the 17th of November.

This is her story:

Hi, my name is Emelia and I'm 21 years old. I have multiple chronic illnesses that have taken away much of my teenage years.

On the 12th of May 2024, my Neurological condition progressed significantly and I have since been in hospital. This has left me paralysed (wheelchair dependent) and on 2L of oxygen 24/7, whilst I already rely on a suprapubic catheter to drain my bladder for me as I have a paralysed bladder.

My main condition is:

Functional Neurological Disorder: A disorder where the brain doesn't communicate with the body properly, this causes a huge range of neurological symptoms. My main symptoms are;

• non-epileptic seizures

• leg paralysis

• left-hand paralysis

• vomiting

• bladder paralysis

• breathing issues