Hello everyone, my name is LeaAndrea Maxwell, most people call me Mignon. Before my latest diagnosis, I was a singer, bassist, and audio engineer. I am a Breast Cancer Survivor, and Current Functional Neurological Disorder Warrior.

I am raising funds for monthly expenses, medical supplies, and prescriptions until the Social Security Administration acknowledges/approves Functional Neurological Disorder as a/my disability.

My entire world was shaken during COVID when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. With the love and support of my father and mother, I fought tenaciously. SSA told me during this time that because my Cancer had not “metastasized” (i.e., spread to other parts of my body), I should be able to “adjust” and work. Even after 3.5 years of SSA telling me to "adjust" while I was taking Chemotherapy, I managed to beat Cancer and continued to fight.

In April 2025, my father passed away with me by his side. In July, I had what was initially thought to be a stroke that left me with semi-paralysis on my left side. My mother vigilantly supported me in every way possible, but before I could give her the peace of mind with a definite diagnosis, she passed away in October 2025.

Now that DHS considers me "Medically Frail," I have been placed on Medicaid. I have found that Medicaid does not pay for my C-PAP supplies, nor 4 of my 12 medications.

SSA has again denied my disability claim, even though I now have seizures, full-body tremors, tics, and must use a walker due to Functional Neurological Disorder. On average, I have 10 to 15 doctor’s appointments per month, including at least 4 telehealth appointments due to my mobility issues.

Your contributions will enable me to cover my monthly expenses, including electricity, water, gas, phone, and internet. As well as help with transportation to my appointments and cover costs for medications. This will allow me to continue to appeal my disability case and bring awareness to Functional Neurological Disorder.

Functional Neurological Disorder is a beast that tears at your body and mind daily. It has snatched the very talents that I held so dear. The only way that I know how to "adjust" to it is to bring awareness to it so that hopefully, the next person who is diagnosed with FND won't have to fall to the brink of despair for SSA to recognize it as a disability.

Every little bit helps, and every penny is appreciated.