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HELP JULIE KICK BRAIN TUMOR ASS

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Sometimes, you meet people in this life that truly shine a bright light. People who seem to sprinkle magic on everything just with a smile and a warm hug. My best friend Julie is one of these rare human beings. She's so many things to so many people and GIVES so much to those around her. She's a trained healer, yoga instructor, massage therapist...SELF trained small business owner (and kicks ass at it)...she's a daughter, sister, mother to 3 beautiful children, wife to her high school sweetheart. She's a force of nature.
But sometimes forces of nature get brain tumors. 

After months of strange feelings of "just not feeling right" an MRI revealed the unthinkable - a mass behind her right ear, taking up space next to her brain. A rare tumor called an Acoustic Neuroma or a fancier way of saying it: Vestibular Schwannoma. If left untreated, the tumor will continue to grow until it presses against the brain stem, causing a slew of other symptoms and issues...even death. BUT she's getting that sucker OUT! This will require lengthy and expensive (like, $150k or more) brain surgery from a team of doctors (no messing around). Surgery will cause total hearing loss in her right ear, possible facial paralysis, possible vertigo and balance issues, which for a person who loves her yoga practice - is devastating. 

Recovery time is uncertain and depends on the after effects of the surgery. At minimum, at lease 12 weeks out of work. She and her husband have put their heart and soul (and money!) into the small business they own together, Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.. To be met with such a huge medical issue at a time like this is stressful beyond measure. 

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: Please help. Anything you can give will be received with gratitude, appreciation and no doubt happy tears. 
For someone who gives of themselves so selflessly and sweetly - if you know Julie, we have to return the favor somehow...and sometimes that means a few dollars that when added up, takes a huge burden off the shoulders of her family. 
PLEASE GIVE. PLEASE SHARE.
PLEASE KEEP JULIE AND HER FAMILY IN YOUR HEARTS. 

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  • Devin Bayly
    • $50 
    • 5 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Alaina Chapin
Organizer
Tucson, AZ
Benjamin Vernon
Beneficiary

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