Holiday Hope for Health for Stephanie
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As one of Stephanie’s best friends of 13 years, along with her other best friends and loving family and loved ones, we can only do what we hope will help her when times feel hopeless. She is not aware of this GoFundMe as she would never ask for help, which makes this so much more necessary.
Stephanie’s mom, Caren Sharpe, has said it perfectly...”I am in hopes of a Christmas miracle this season. Stephanie is quickly losing hope, along with her quality of life.” Our dear Stephanie has been so strong for so long and she needs help now. At just 29 years young, she has battled cervical cancer this year, kidney stones, pancreatitis issues, ovarian cysts, SOD (sphincter of oddi dysfunction), GI issues, life threatening allergies, and severe migraine headaches. She is quickly losing weight, her hair, her strength and her stamina. She is virtually unable to eat, and when she does it doesnt stay down for long. She can not stand to cook and even navigating stairs is becoming an issue. Grocery shopping is a thing of the past and medical issues and bills continue to compound with no end in sight. Because of this, she is only able to work part time! She is still fighting. She is fighting so hard but needs any help others may be willing to give.
She has been in and out of the hospital for years and its come to the point where doctors seem to be at a loss as to how to help or what to do. Her Dr. has referred her to the Mayo Clinic, who ultimately refused her application. Other doctors have refused to treat her saying it's all in her head while the pain continues to ravage her body.
One hope she does have is that of functional medicine. Unfortunately this is not covered by medical insurance and payment must be up front and out of pocket. She has a mountain of medical bills staring her in the face, so the hope she initially had getting this testing was dashed before it began.
For those who do not know, functional medicine finds the root of the medical problem, through extensive lab work, bloodwork, hormone, gi, fecal and genetics testing.
These tests alone are $6000 dollars and then iv treatments and treatments are done according to their findings. These doctors have given her hope that I'm hoping will not diminish like the life quickly draining from her eyes and body.
We are asking for help, for Stephanie, for her mom, to find a Christmas miracle during this season of hope and love. All prayers and well wishes are appreciated and any donations will be applied directly and only for this functional testing, treatment and medical bills incurred. Rest assured any blessing offered will be paid forward by all who know and love Stephanie.
Her health battles are many and varied, she is a fighter and the kindest soul. Please consider a donation.
Stephanie’s mom, Caren Sharpe, has said it perfectly...”I am in hopes of a Christmas miracle this season. Stephanie is quickly losing hope, along with her quality of life.” Our dear Stephanie has been so strong for so long and she needs help now. At just 29 years young, she has battled cervical cancer this year, kidney stones, pancreatitis issues, ovarian cysts, SOD (sphincter of oddi dysfunction), GI issues, life threatening allergies, and severe migraine headaches. She is quickly losing weight, her hair, her strength and her stamina. She is virtually unable to eat, and when she does it doesnt stay down for long. She can not stand to cook and even navigating stairs is becoming an issue. Grocery shopping is a thing of the past and medical issues and bills continue to compound with no end in sight. Because of this, she is only able to work part time! She is still fighting. She is fighting so hard but needs any help others may be willing to give.
She has been in and out of the hospital for years and its come to the point where doctors seem to be at a loss as to how to help or what to do. Her Dr. has referred her to the Mayo Clinic, who ultimately refused her application. Other doctors have refused to treat her saying it's all in her head while the pain continues to ravage her body.
One hope she does have is that of functional medicine. Unfortunately this is not covered by medical insurance and payment must be up front and out of pocket. She has a mountain of medical bills staring her in the face, so the hope she initially had getting this testing was dashed before it began.
For those who do not know, functional medicine finds the root of the medical problem, through extensive lab work, bloodwork, hormone, gi, fecal and genetics testing.
These tests alone are $6000 dollars and then iv treatments and treatments are done according to their findings. These doctors have given her hope that I'm hoping will not diminish like the life quickly draining from her eyes and body.
We are asking for help, for Stephanie, for her mom, to find a Christmas miracle during this season of hope and love. All prayers and well wishes are appreciated and any donations will be applied directly and only for this functional testing, treatment and medical bills incurred. Rest assured any blessing offered will be paid forward by all who know and love Stephanie.
Her health battles are many and varied, she is a fighter and the kindest soul. Please consider a donation.
Organizer and beneficiary
Amber Giegling
Organizer
Phoenix, AZ
Stephanie McDonald
Beneficiary