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Funding Sarah's MALS surgery

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Hello, my name is Sarah Kenney, I am a 22 year old sister and daughter..

On Feb. 13th, I was diagnosed with Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome.
On Feb 17th, I was diagnosed with 70% stenosis at the origin of my celiac artery.

The celiac artery is just below the heart, attached to the aortic artery.

In a usual case, this artery provides blood flow to the Kidneys, Liver, Spleen, etc.. but in my case, On March 15th,I was diagnosed with an artery abnormality by a vascular surgeon, He feels there is much more going on than just MALS and the Stenosis.

This causes me to be unable to have surgery locally because I need a team of doctors and specialized care.

Due to having Michigan insurance, I am unable to go to doctors outside of Michigan, even with a referral, Mayo Clinic will not accept my insurance.

My only in-state option is University of Michigan, we will have to pay out of pocket for travel and copays for medical expenses and if certain specialists will not accept my insurance.

Due to the pain I have from this I am unabke to eat, my stomach is starting to refuse the foods I eat.
The pain makes it hard to sleep so I am exhausted.
I have lost over 10lbs and am now down to 111lbs.
I lost my job due to this illness, which was helping children learn to read.

My family and I rarely ask others for help during situations like this but in this case we are asking for your help.

Any donation, whether it is large or small, is deeply appreciated..

Donations 

  • Abdel Jamila
    • $25 
    • 5 yrs
  • Sue Gee
    • $100 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs
  • Roy & Shirley Joppie
    • $2,000 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs
  • Joan Fifelski
    • $150 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs
  • Bill And Karen Barnum
    • $100 (Offline)
    • 7 yrs

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Sarah Kenney
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Kent City, MI

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