Aloha beloveds!

I am writing to rally support for our dear friend Kavita, who urgently needs assistance with critical dental care. She is facing a severe dental health crisis and requires thousands of dollars in dental work, including multiple extractions and treatment for a tooth with a cyst. Kavita has been such a loving and generous friend who has helped gather our community in such beautiful ways over the years. She has always been so generous, offering her energy to support others and bring us all together.

At this time, Kavita could really use our community's support to help her through this extremely challenging health endeavor.

Dental health is deeply connected to overall health. Poor oral health can lead to infections, inflammation, and complications that affect the heart, immune system, and other organs, potentially leading to other systemic illnesses. Kavita’s ability to thrive, heal, and continue sharing her gifts with the community depends on this essential care. Without this care, her pain could worsen and her health could be at serious risk.

Your support will go directly toward the surgeries, extractions, and follow-up care Kavita needs to heal.

I’ve been extremely lucky to experience firsthand how transformative community support can be. I just recently went through an intense health challenge, and launching a successful GoFundMe campaign completely changed the trajectory of my life for the better in ways I can’t even describe. I want to see the same life-changing support for Kavita.

Please help Kavita get the care she urgently needs. Together, we can make a profound difference in the life of someone who has given so much to all of us.

If you are able, please donate any amount you can. Truly, every donation, every share, and every prayer really makes a difference.

Thank you for your love, support, and generosity! We love you.

Mahalo nui loa,

Lindsey

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KAVITA'S STORY

My story with my teeth started as a little girl. When I was six, my mom became sick, and when I was seven, my dad got sick too. My dad beat cancer once, but my mom passed away when I was ten. My dad’s cancer came back, and he passed when I was fourteen.

During those years, we were poor, and the tools given to my parents for health, especially dental health, were not the best. Our diet came from food banks and dollar stores: lots of soda, pizza, and whatever we could get. I would drink soda in the middle of the night instead of water. I don’t remember ever having guidance on brushing my teeth until I was older, around ten, when I met my stepmom.

Because of this, I have never felt comfortable smiling. It has been hard for me to express joy, as I have always been self-conscious about my teeth. I have known for a while that I needed a lot of dental work, but the severity has gotten worse, and I can no longer wait. I lost part of my front tooth while living in Oregon, and at my most recent dental visit, I was told I have severe bone loss and advanced gingivitis.

I have been taking supplements and doing everything I can to keep it down. I reached out to my sister because I didn’t feel like this was completely self-inflicted, even though I take accountability and want to rewrite the script. She reminded me that both of our parents had dentures in their early twenties. My dentist confirmed that the amount of bone loss I have is genetic. Seeing it for myself was shocking. If I don’t act now, I will have to get dentures far too young, and that is very vulnerable to share.

Through my own healing journey, I have learned how connected our teeth and gums are to the rest of the body. Holistic dentistry shows how bone loss and gum disease can affect the heart, the immune system, and overall inflammation.

I have researched every option, including going to Mexico for more affordable holistic dental care, but I do not have a passport and I cannot wait any longer.

Where the Funds Will Go

    •    A special periodontal appointment to treat the severe gum and bone issues

    •    Bone grafts to rebuild my jaw and stabilize my teeth

    •    Removal of several damaged teeth and replacement with healthy restorations

    •    Treatment to clear a painful abscess in my gums

    •    Repair of my front tooth so I can finally smile with confidence

    •    Holistic supplements and oral care support to help the grafts succeed and keep inflammation down

This is not easy to write, but I know community can help me heal. Any amount will go directly toward these treatments so I can save my natural teeth where possible, protect my overall health, and finally feel free to smile. Thank you for reading my story and for supporting me on this path toward true healing.

~ Kavita