Main fundraiser photo

wheelchair and cancer diagnostics

Donation protected
Hello, I am hosting this gofundme for my dear son in law, Ari. He has recently been hit by a huge number of health issues; newly developed symptoms that are likely Addison's and Grave's diseases, cardiac troubles, and severe flare-ups of his existing conditions (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Ehlers-Danlos, and several others). He is having severe trouble walking, as one of his conditions is a muscle wasting disease (polymyocitis), and he is in need of his own wheelchair to use every day. However, these are expensive, so he and my child (his husband, who is also disabled) need help funding it.

In addition, he has recently been referred for cancer diagnostics, as he has multiple signs pointing to cancer as well! However, he is living in the UK after recently moving from the US, so he doesn't qualify for any NHS healthcare quite yet, so they are paying for everything privately. All of his medical testing, especially the current and upcoming cancer screens, cost quite a bit of money but are unavoidable.

He and my child need help funding his wheelchair, so that he can get out of bed and move around more freely and safely, in part because at the moment his seizures make walking around unsafe even if it was manageable! They also need assistance paying for cancer diagnostics (and possible treatment, depending on the results of an upcoming appointment) and overall healthcare due to his multiple complex conditions. While applying for all possible benefits are in progress, at the moment they have exorbitant medical expenses and no way to afford them! Any help is greatly appreciated!

Cost breakdown/where money is going:

Ultrasounds + biopsies + additional testing & examination: £2000; £500 paid as of 30/05
7 day heart monitor and echocardiogram: £2000 / £1500 paid
Wheelchair: £5300 total; PAID!! 26/06
Regular travel to London and accommodation for treatment: £1500
Specialist appointments: Usually between £350-£500 per appointment. These include rheumatologist, cardiologist, neurologist, oncologist, endocrinologist, and immunologist.
Bilateral mastectomy: £8000

Gratefully,
Cathy
Donate

Donations 

    Donate

    Organizer and beneficiary

    Cathy Harmon-Christian
    Organizer
    England
    Niles Clipson
    Beneficiary

    Your easy, powerful, and trusted home for help

    • Easy

      Donate quickly and easily

    • Powerful

      Send help right to the people and causes you care about

    • Trusted

      Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee