Paula Flood is currently struggling with a severe MS relapse. Her symptoms started in November with numbness in her feet. An MRI revealed new lesions on her spine and brain. She received steroid infusions in an effort to battle the attack, but her systems progressed to the point where she couldn't feel her legs and she lost most vision and function of her left eye.
On December 14th, Paula was admitted to Abbott Northwestern for additional testing and scans. She had 7 days of plasmapheresis and a rigorous schedule of daily PT and OT.
Recently, Paula was transferred to the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation wing where she continues her PT and OT. Her left eye has become slightly stronger and tracking a bit better, however, she still has very limited feeling or control of her legs.
With these health challenges, Paula and her family will face financial hardship as she has been unable to work and Rick has also missed several days of work to be with her. Her disability insurance will not be in effect until early spring and will only provide partial assistance. Additionally, the new year brings the restart of medical insurance deductibles. Our hope is to raise funds to ease the financial burden.
Money donated through GoFundme will be automatically deposited into a First National Bank account that has been set up for the Floods. They will have direct access to this account to immediately start using for expenses. For larger donations, please consider sending a check directly to First National Bank in order to avoid credit card fees.
First National Bank of River Falls
Attn: Benefit of Paula Flood
104 E. Locust Street
River Falls WI 54022
"Friends of the Flood Family" is a group of close family friends of Paula, Rick, Macguire and Payton. We are leading this fundraising effort so Paula can focus on getting better!
For updates on Paula's progress, please visit her Caringbridge page at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paulaflood
On December 14th, Paula was admitted to Abbott Northwestern for additional testing and scans. She had 7 days of plasmapheresis and a rigorous schedule of daily PT and OT.
Recently, Paula was transferred to the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation wing where she continues her PT and OT. Her left eye has become slightly stronger and tracking a bit better, however, she still has very limited feeling or control of her legs.
With these health challenges, Paula and her family will face financial hardship as she has been unable to work and Rick has also missed several days of work to be with her. Her disability insurance will not be in effect until early spring and will only provide partial assistance. Additionally, the new year brings the restart of medical insurance deductibles. Our hope is to raise funds to ease the financial burden.
Money donated through GoFundme will be automatically deposited into a First National Bank account that has been set up for the Floods. They will have direct access to this account to immediately start using for expenses. For larger donations, please consider sending a check directly to First National Bank in order to avoid credit card fees.
First National Bank of River Falls
Attn: Benefit of Paula Flood
104 E. Locust Street
River Falls WI 54022
"Friends of the Flood Family" is a group of close family friends of Paula, Rick, Macguire and Payton. We are leading this fundraising effort so Paula can focus on getting better!
For updates on Paula's progress, please visit her Caringbridge page at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paulaflood
Organizer and beneficiary
Rick Flood
Beneficiary