**Support Molly Hillstrom’s Journey to Healing: ECT Treatment Fundraiser**

For the past 12 years, my daughter Molly has been bravely battling Depression and schizoaffective disorder, a severe mental illness that has been unresponsive to every medication and treatment option available. Despite her strength and perseverance, she continues to face daily struggles that impact every aspect of her life.

Now, there is a glimmer of hope. After exhausting all other options, Molly has been approved for a six-week course of **Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)** at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) in Seattle. ECT has been shown to be effective for individuals like Molly whose conditions have not responded to conventional treatments.

However, this crucial therapy comes with significant financial challenges. To make this life-saving treatment possible, we are seeking donations to cover the costs of lodging, food, and transportation for her and her caregivers during the six-week stay in Seattle, Jan-Feb 2026.

As part of the treatment process, Molly will require the support of rotating caregivers from her family and friends. These caregivers will accompany her to Seattle, staying with her throughout the course of her treatment. Your generous contributions will help ensure they have the necessary resources to be by her side as she undergoes this intensive therapy.

**Fundraiser Goal: $5000**

### How Your Donation Will Help:

* **Lodging** - $3700 rent & deposit Accommodations for Molly and her caregivers for six weeks in Seattle.

* **Food & Supplies** - $800

Daily expenses for meals, snacks, and necessary supplies for the caregivers and Molly.

* **Transportation** - $500

Costs for travel to and from Seattle, as well as local transportation while in the city and to assist travelling caregivers.

### Why This Matters:

This treatment represents the best chance for Molly to regain control of her life and begin the healing process. She has fought through 12 years of uncertainty and pain, and with your support, she can finally access the care she desperately needs. Your donations not only help her financially but also show her that she is not alone in this journey.

### How You Can Help:

* **Donate**: Any contribution, big or small, will make a difference in Molly’s recovery.

* **Share**: Help spread the word by sharing this fundraiser with your network.

* **Offer Support**: Words of encouragement and moral support mean the world to Molly and her family during this time.

***Volunteer***: You can volunteer your time to be a caregiver and join in the 6 week rotation. Please contact Vicki Hillstrom if you would like more information.

We are incredibly grateful for your support as Molly embarks on this new chapter of hope and healing. With your help, she can focus on recovery, knowing she has a community of people rooting for her every step of the way.