Peyton's Medical Expenses

Peyton's getting ready for the MRI.

Peyton having one of many EEG's.  He does so well!

About 6 months ago Peyton started having what Dr's call laughing seizures. After many Dr appointments and specialists an MRI revealed he has a rare brain tumor called a Hypothalamic Hamartoma. He was most likely born with it, but manifests around the ages of 3 or 4. He is on medications to help with seizures but the consensus is this tumor doesn't typically respond to medication and the only cure is to have the tumor removed. The tumor is located on the brain stem and with a fairly new visual laser surgery our Pediatric Neuro-surgeon is confident that he will be able to dissolve most of this tumor if not all. This procedure is the least invasive and we are hoping and praying that this will be our cure. Even after surgery Peyton will need an MRI every year for quite some time to make sure nothing has come back. We have been traveling back and forth to St paul, MN for Dr. appointments, EEG's, specialists, neuro evaluations, surgery and hospital stay.

Receiving this kind of news is nothing you ever expect, but here we are taking it day by day with lots of prayer and faith in god. We are now reaching out to family and friends for any help and support every little bit is greatly appreciated!