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Shekinah Rainwater's Urgent Medical Treatment

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Hi, my name is Randy Freedman. I am starting this fundraiser for Shekinah Rainwater and her family in order to get her access to the medical care that she desperately needs. Shekinah has been awarded a four-year scholarship to Vanguard University beginning this Fall, and her family is concerned that both her scholarship and future are in jeopardy if she doesn’t get the proper treatment immediately. She has worked so hard for so many years to achieve this scholarship, and now is at risk of losing it due to a rapidly worsening medical condition. She has a very bright future and has been a source of light to so many who have known her throughout her life. She is such a sweet, kind person who is always willing to put in the work, and thus deserving of the future she desires. She is also extremely compassionate to the plight of others, and the human condition on the whole. At the age of 8 she donated all of the money she had saved over her life, to children in need. She was awarded by the YMCA for her giving spirit. Now she is the one in need…

Over the last 6-9 months she has been struggling with an increasingly debilitating health issue that now needs immediate medical care, which her family cannot afford. Rachel, her mother, who many of you know well, has spent countless hours researching a wide variety of possible treatments. She has also tried every possible health insurance option, and it turns out that the only effective treatment is not covered by any type of insurance. The necessary treatment is beyond her family’s financial means at this time. Unfortunately during the several months that elapsed while attempting to find her the proper medical care, Shekinah’s condition has worsened.

We’ve decided to keep the exact details of her condition private per Shekinah's request, but she is in a dire situation that needs to be addressed immediately. Please feel free to reach out to the the family directly if you’d like to know more details. The total medical treatment cost is $14,000. It’s a 3-week intensive program. The family has spoken to several people who have not only benefitted from this medical program, but it truly changed the trajectory of their lives. If you know the family, then you know well the beautiful spirit of Shekinah, and the bright future she has. I’ve personally watched Rachel invest every bit of her physical, emotional and spiritual energy into helping her daughter heal, along with the torment in seeing her daughter suffer. It has been nothing short of inspiring to see a parent put it all on the line for their child’s future. Asking for financial assistance is an absolute last option, something that has been contemplated for weeks; no one in the family takes this lightly.

We are very hopeful that the acute hardship that Shekinah is currently facing can be addressed immediately. So we are asking you to assist in helping make this the case. The family understands that these are difficult times for so many of you, and we send our heartfelt love and respect to each of you. Any amount you can donate is a blessing that we’re grateful for, as are your prayers and positive thoughts. Much love to all of you.
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Donations 

  • Janice Little
    • $40
    • 8 mos
  • Johnathan Holloway
    • $50
    • 8 mos
  • Shannon Jensen
    • $30
    • 8 mos
  • Deborah Maradei
    • $150
    • 8 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $2,000
    • 8 mos
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Organizer and beneficiary

Randy Freedman
Organizer
Santa Ana, CA
Rachel Rainwater
Beneficiary

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