<div>Help Andrea Fight for Healing from Craniocervical Instability (Type 3B CCI)
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<div>My Story
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<div>My name is Andrea, and I have proudly served my community as a Police Officer for the past 9 years. In 2023, my life changed forever after an on-duty car accident left me with lasting injuries. I was later diagnosed with Type 3B Craniocervical Instability (CCI) — a rare and debilitating condition where the ligaments and joints that support the skull and neck no longer function properly.
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<div>Because of this, I’ve had to step away from my patrol duties and move into a desk role within my department. While I remain dedicated to serving and considered full duty, my dream career on the streets — protecting and connecting directly with my community — has been cut short. 
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<div>⚠️ How CCI Affects Me
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<div>Living with CCI means daily struggles that many can’t see:
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<div>	•	Dizziness &amp; Vertigo that make standing or moving normally a challenge though I am still mobile. 
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<div>	•	Chronic Headaches &amp; Neck Pain that interfere with work, rest, and sleep.
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<div>	•	Neurological Symptoms such as blurred vision, weakness, and pre syncope though I’ve been lucky to have never fainted. 
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<div>	•	Limited Mobility &amp; Energy that make even basic daily tasks difficult. I am extremely exhausted 24/7. 
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<div>This condition doesn’t just affect my work — it has taken a toll on my independence, quality of life, and future.
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<div>What I Need
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<div>There is hope, but it comes at a cost. Specialized treatments, such as receiving 2-3 PICL (Percutaneous Implantation of Collagen Ligament Augmentation), offer the chance to restore stability and improve my condition. These procedures are available at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic in Denver, Colorado — one of the few places in the world offering advanced care for CCI. These treatments are extremely costly. Each treatment is roughly 15k. 
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<div>Unfortunately, insurance does not cover these specialized treatments, travel, or recovery expenses. That’s why I am reaching out for help.
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<div>How You Can Help
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<div>Your generosity will go directly toward:
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<div>	•	Medical procedures and follow-up care
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<div>	•	Travel to out-of-state specialists
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<div>Every single contribution — no matter the size — brings me closer to healing and stability.
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<div>❤️ Thank You
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<div>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading my story, sharing, and supporting me on this journey. Your kindness means the world to me, and I couldn’t do this without you.
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<div>Please consider donating or sharing my GoFundMe. Together, we can bring hope and healing back into my life.
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Linda Mitre

Alex Ayala

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