My best friend Mikayla is fighting severe endometriosis and multiple large cysts that are causing her debilitating pain every single day.

Mikayla already underwent surgery in Canada (twice), but the team was unable to remove all of the disease because so much of it lies dangerously close to her spine. Unfortunately, the highly specialized surgery she now needs simply cannot be performed in Canada.

Her only option is to travel to the United States, where a world-renowned surgeon and his team have the expertise to treat deep infiltrating endometriosis and remove the cysts that Canadian doctors could not. Without this surgery, Mikayla will continue to live with unrelenting pain and worsening symptoms.

Financial Breakdown

The estimated cost of surgery and hospital stay is $35,750 USD:

$23,250 – Surgeon & staff fees (with Dr. Vidali generously waiving his personal fee)

$8,500 – Hospital operating room fee

$4,000 – In-patient stay (3 days included; $1,000 per additional day)

A neurosurgeon may be required if the disease near her spine proves too complex — which would increase costs.

In addition to medical expenses, Mikayla will also face significant travel and living costs for herself and her support system. As a small business owner, time away from work also means a loss of income during her surgery and recovery.

The earliest she can receive surgery is within 6–8 weeks, which makes fundraising urgent.

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Why This Matters

Mikayla is one of the most resilient and compassionate people I know. She has endured years of chronic pain, sleepless nights, internal bleeding, fatigue, and symptoms that make even simple daily activities overwhelming. Yet she has faced it all with strength and hope.

This surgery offers her the chance to finally live without constant pain - something that isn’t possible without access to this specialized U.S. care.

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How You Can Help

Every donation, no matter the size, goes directly toward covering Mikayla’s medical, travel, and recovery expenses. If you can’t donate right now, please consider sharing this campaign so more people can hear her story.

Together, we can give Mikayla the chance to heal, find relief, and move forward with her life.

Thank you for your love and support.