Kirsten's Medical Fund

Kirsten Zingler, a wife and loving mother of three young sons, wants what all mothers want – the chance to watch her children grow up. However, as a result of surgery to remove a brain tumor when she was 12, Kirsten lost 95% of her vision. She has not let this stop her from living a full life. She met and married Steve Zingler and together they have three children (5 years and under) and a wonderful life. But now at the age of 25 – more tragedy has struck!! Kirsten has recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her medical treatments, including intravenous steroid treatments and Capaxone injections costing $6,000 per month, are needed to boost the central nervous system to strengthen muscles needed for walking and lifting. Even the taken-for-granted everyday joy of lifting and hugging her children is being threatened by this debilitating disease. Funds are needed for renovations to make the house handicap accessible and livable. A main floor bath requires modifications for Kirsten to safely bathe herself and her children. Although having medical insurance, the out-of-pocket or simply not covered medical needs are piling up!!

The overwhelming expenses, both emotional and monetary, are a struggle for the Zingler family. The
situation warrants a helping hand. We are seeking to raise a total of $35,000 - $20,000 for current 
unpaid medical expenses not covered by insurance for the past 6 months, $10,000 for required handicap accessible modifications to their home and $5000 to help with other house hold bills for the family while they continue to make this new adjustment.

We thank you for your consideration,

Mikki (Kirsten’s cousin)

Margaret (Kirsten’s aunt)