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Help Find Healing for Jessica

Dear Friends and Family,

 Thank you for taking the time to read Jessica's story.  Jessica is an active, smart and extremely caring 13 year old young lady. Last year she was involved in several sport programs at school, including track and cheer. However, this year she took time off from her extracurricular activities and friends to help care for her aging grandmother who suffers from late stage dementia. During this time we also discovered that Jessica has an aggressive case of Scoliosis (pictured). It was both shocking and painful for the family to know she has been suffering from this condition and would continue to suffer if drastic steps were not taken immediately. As we have learned over the past few months, severe scoliosis is associated with pain, restricted movement and diminished lung function due to distortion and stiffness of the rib cage.  We tried the preliminary steps suggested by her doctor but unfortunately they did not work and the curve of her spine has increased. 

 Thankfully, through prayer and diligence, we discovered an aggressive and proven combination of therapies that will not only stop her progression but also correct her condition. Amen! This pioneering program, which pairs new technology with research based clinically proven physical therapy, will allow Jessica to avoid invasive and potentially dangerous spinal fusion surgery. Though she has our full support and faith, we are asking and praying for your help to achieve her goal of a normal and pain-free life. 

 Her first appointment and therapy session is on May 24th, 2018 . The uninsured portion of this program will cost approximately $6,000 and is due by her first visit. Your donations will help provide Jessika with X-rays, a custom dynamic scoliosis brace, short and long-term physical therapy, as well as her follow-up appointments. Though she knows there is a long road ahead of her, she is bravely taking on this new challenge and fully committed to recovering from this disabling condition. We have faith that God will be by her side every step of the way and that this program will prevent the very real risk of severe deformation of her ribs, hips and shoulders, restrictions in her movements and flexibility and complications from spinal surgery.

 We greatly look forward to the day she gains back her confidence, and can live a healthy lifestyle that all children deserve. Any amount you can donate is a blessing and greatly appreciated! We also ask for your thoughts and prayers that this sweet child of God of be set free of the emotional and physical pain of severe scoliosis.  

God bless you and thank you so much!
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Donations 

  • Amy Carrillo
    • $50 
    • 6 yrs
  • Rafael & Becca Luna
    • $200 (Offline)
    • 6 yrs
  • Bake Sale
    • $340 (Offline)
    • 6 yrs
  • Ice Chest Raffle
    • $285 (Offline)
    • 6 yrs
  • Brianne and John Lewis
    • $50 (Offline)
    • 6 yrs
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Fundraising team (2)

Sam Gar
Organizer
Raised $1,355 from 15 donations
Tulare, CA
Peggie Gonzalez
Team member
Raised $100 from 1 donation
This team raised $5,588 from 39 other donations.

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