<div>I am starting this campaign to raise funds for our dear friends, the <strong>Ruperto Family</strong>. Through teaching, coaching, and their kindness toward all, the Rupertos have done so much to contribute to our greater-Chula Vista community. <strong>It's time for us to come together to help them in their time of need. </strong>Thank you for donating and sharing Ellie's story.
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<div>Ellie’s Healing Journey:
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<div>On November 4th, 2024, 17-year-old Ellie, a bright, athletic, and loving young girl, suddenly collapsed on the volleyball court while warming up for a game. She was rushed to the hospital, but after multiple tests, doctors found nothing abnormal and sent her home.
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<div>The next morning, Ellie went to school and collapsed again. Soon, she began passing out several times a day. What started as one terrifying episode quickly turned into a daily battle for answers. Her parents, Netzer and Jill, watched helplessly as their once-active daughter became unable to walk without dizziness and eventually needed a wheelchair just to leave the house.
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<div>After weeks of appointments with specialists who couldn’t identify the cause, the family traveled to SIMSA Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, desperate for answers. There, after extensive testing, Ellie was finally diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), a chronic illness that disrupts the body’s autonomic nervous system. POTS can cause extreme fatigue, dizziness, and fainting from even simple activities like standing, laughing, or brushing your teeth.
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<div>While the diagnosis brought clarity, it also marked the beginning of a long and difficult journey. Ellie’s condition continued to worsen, and her family turned to alternative and regenerative treatments to give her the best chance at recovery. Through the care of Nova Stem Cell Clinic and a photo-medicine and hydrogen therapy center (PMB) in Mexico, Ellie slowly began to stabilize. Her fainting episodes, once up to five times per day, have now decreased to about once a day—a tremendous improvement, but one that still requires constant care and ongoing treatment.
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<div>Over the past year, nearly 90% of her care has come from out-of-network doctors, treatments, and testing. These expenses have added up quickly, creating a financial strain for the family as they continue to explore every possible path toward Ellie’s healing.
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<div>In addition to the medical care, the family also remodeled Ellie’s bedroom, bathroom, and the exterior walls around her room to completely remove mold and toxins from her environment. Doctors believe mold exposure may be one of the major contributors to Ellie’s illness, and the family continues to pray that this was a key factor in her condition and that removing it will help her body recover.
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<div>Further testing revealed that Ellie’s blood contains toxins and mold, affecting both her immune and nervous systems. Her next critical step is a specialized blood detox process known as EBOO (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation), a treatment designed to cleanse the blood and restore proper oxygenation. Unfortunately, these therapies are not covered by insurance and come at a significant cost, in addition to ongoing medical expenses, travel, and specialist care.
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<div>Despite everything, Ellie continues to fight with incredible courage and faith. Her smile, strength, and positive spirit have inspired everyone around her.
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<div>This fundraiser has been created to help relieve the financial burden of Ellie’s treatments and give her the opportunity to heal, regain her independence, and return to the life she loves.
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<div>The family is deeply grateful for every prayer, donation, and message of encouragement. Whether you can give or simply share this campaign, your support makes a real difference.
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<div>You can also follow her journey on Instagram to see her progress and updates:
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<div>Ellie’s Healing Journey:
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<div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellies_healing_journey?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellies_healing_journey?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/ellies_healing_journey?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==</a></a>
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<div>Thank you for standing with Ellie, Netzer, Jill, and their family during this time. Together, we can help bring hope and healing to this incredible young girl.
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<div>#ElliesHealingJourney #PrayForEllie #POTSawareness
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