Support Beatrice the Brave's Fight To Walk Again

*January 9th, 2025*

Beatrice started outpatient therapy this week and returned to

school in her wheel chair. So far progress is being made but her

fine motor skills in her legs is still at a diminished capacity.

In other news, the newest bill came in from Nemours and it's for

an additional $30,011.00 in medical cost. I hate begging but

please re-share her story. If you know Beatrice, please personalize

when sharing to friends and family.

This financial devastating to our family and I hope to raise at

least another two months of physical therapy for her. Thank you for

your support and best wishes

Respectfully,

Henry Graves - Father

*January 3rd, 2025 Update*

We are grateful to share some updates! Brooks Rehabilitation is donating several outpatient therapy sessions over the next two weeks (though she will need more beyond that). They are also donating a wheelchair. Additionally, Nemours Children’s Health has generously offered to cover at least one office visit with a Pediatric Neurologist.

Our most pressing need now is raising $4,500 for a critical MRI with contrast of her brain and a complete spinal scan, which must be done in the next few weeks. This is a vital step on her journey, and every donation is currently being directed toward this essential test.

Please continue to reshare her story. The more people who see it, the better chance we have of reaching our goal. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who has supported her fight so far—your contributions mean the world to us and are making a tangible difference.

Thank you for standing with us!

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Meet Beatrice Graves, an incredible, resilient, and courageous young girl who will soon celebrate her 11th birthday. She is a straight-A student, attending gifted classes, on the safety patrol, a proud Girl Scout, and a kind gentle soul. Despite her young age, Beatrice is facing a battle no child should have to endure. She has been diagnosed with an auto-immune disease that has taken away her ability to use both of her legs. The disease causes severe inflammation in her lower spine, forcing her to relearn how to walk—a challenge she meets every day with bravery and determination.

Over the last month, Beatrice has undergone a series of invasive and costly medical procedures, including three MRIs of her brain and complete spine with contrast, a spinal tap, several autoimmune panels, and numerous other tests. While doctors have not confirmed a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, they have identified the disease as autoimmune-related. This uncertainty only adds to the challenges our family faces.

This battle is not unfamiliar to us. Auto-immune diseases have profoundly impacted our family—my father, aunt, cousin, and grandmother were all diagnosed with Lupus, and I, too, am struggling with my own auto-immune health issues. Unfortunately, my condition limits my ability to work more than a few hours a week, leaving us in a precarious financial position.

Without health insurance, we are drowning in medical expenses, with more bills accumulating as Beatrice requires ongoing care. Like many families, we fall into that heartbreaking gap where we earn too much to qualify for government assistance but not enough to cover the overwhelming costs of medical care. We’ve had to make impossible choices between keeping a roof over our heads or paying for critical treatments.

We are turning to the kindness and generosity of others for help. Every single dollar makes a difference—$1 is a step closer to covering Beatrice’s medical bills and follow-up care. If donating isn’t possible, sharing Beatrice’s story can make just as big an impact. Every share brings us closer to the support we so desperately need.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for reading, for caring, and for supporting Beatrice’s journey to walk again. Your compassion means the world to us.

With gratitude,

Henry Bronson & Bianca Graves

Edit: Our first incoming bill is already $9,194.00 to Nemours Children's Health.