Kate Ciardi Medical Expenses
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Kate Ciardi is a 7-year-old who is full of life—she has a contagious smile, loves deeply, and blesses all she comes in contact with. Kate also has complex medical problems.
At the top of her medical list, Kate has problems with her bladder and bowel systems. She suffers from severe chronic constipation and has problems with muscles and nerves in the bowel and bladder areas, which have caused her to be bladder and bowel incontinent. She has seen many doctors and specialists, undergone major surgery for kidney reflux, and has had countless tests and procedures. Her daily life at home revolves around medication, timed voiding schedules, accident management, bowel clean-outs, physical and occupational therapy 3 times a week, and more. Her doctors know that these problems are important…they affect her health, as well as other systems, and of course, her quality of life. But her care has not progressed in the way that all have hoped.
Kate has been selected to be a patient at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Nationwide has a program that specializes in a collaborative treatment for children with problems like Kate. The hospital offers an 8-day outpatient program called Bowel Management Week. Kate and her parents will meet with a team of doctors and nurses from several departments: colorectal, GI motility, urology, and others. The team has already outlined an initial plan of care for Kate including 2-3 days of testing before they begin the week’s protocol. The rest of the week will include daily medication adjustments, X-rays, and visits with the care team.
She will be scheduled for the next possible Bowel Management Week, as soon as her arrangements are finalized.
Kate and her parents will need to fly to Columbus, Ohio. They hope to stay at the Ronald McDonald House if there is availability. Otherwise, they will have to stay in a hotel. The family needs help raising the cost of all travel expenses. Donations may be made on this crowdfunding page, or sent to:
South 11th and Willis Church of Christ
3309 South 11th Street
Abilene, Tx 79605
Please put in the memo line: Kate Ciardi
Please help the Ciardi family get Kate to Columbus, OH. They are so grateful for all the love and support that has already blessed Kate and their family.
Please share this page. This is an amazing and necessary opportunity for Kate!
At the top of her medical list, Kate has problems with her bladder and bowel systems. She suffers from severe chronic constipation and has problems with muscles and nerves in the bowel and bladder areas, which have caused her to be bladder and bowel incontinent. She has seen many doctors and specialists, undergone major surgery for kidney reflux, and has had countless tests and procedures. Her daily life at home revolves around medication, timed voiding schedules, accident management, bowel clean-outs, physical and occupational therapy 3 times a week, and more. Her doctors know that these problems are important…they affect her health, as well as other systems, and of course, her quality of life. But her care has not progressed in the way that all have hoped.
Kate has been selected to be a patient at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
Nationwide has a program that specializes in a collaborative treatment for children with problems like Kate. The hospital offers an 8-day outpatient program called Bowel Management Week. Kate and her parents will meet with a team of doctors and nurses from several departments: colorectal, GI motility, urology, and others. The team has already outlined an initial plan of care for Kate including 2-3 days of testing before they begin the week’s protocol. The rest of the week will include daily medication adjustments, X-rays, and visits with the care team.
She will be scheduled for the next possible Bowel Management Week, as soon as her arrangements are finalized.
Kate and her parents will need to fly to Columbus, Ohio. They hope to stay at the Ronald McDonald House if there is availability. Otherwise, they will have to stay in a hotel. The family needs help raising the cost of all travel expenses. Donations may be made on this crowdfunding page, or sent to:
South 11th and Willis Church of Christ
3309 South 11th Street
Abilene, Tx 79605
Please put in the memo line: Kate Ciardi
Please help the Ciardi family get Kate to Columbus, OH. They are so grateful for all the love and support that has already blessed Kate and their family.
Please share this page. This is an amazing and necessary opportunity for Kate!
Organizer and beneficiary
Gayla Herrington
Organizer
Guthrie, OK
Minda Ciardi
Beneficiary
