Medical Fund for Laney Fitzsimons
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Dear Friends,
As of just a few months ago, my goddaughter, Lelaina Jaymes Fitzsimons, “Laney,” was a healthy, intelligent, playful and vibrant little girl. Suddenly, in June 2016, at the age of just 3 ½, Laney started having strokes due to an extremely rare and aggressive vascular disease affecting the brain.
In the time since her initial strokes, Laney’s family and friends have watched her lose all of her abilities — walking, talking, eating, playing, smiling, laughing, seeing, and moving. Laney spent three months in the hospital, and then for the next five months, she worked so hard in daily intensive rehab.
Unfortunately, Laney recently suffered additional acute strokes, which have removed any possibility of recovery — making her condition terminal. Her loving parents are heartbroken. Laney also has a baby sister who was born two months after her strokes started. Laney was so very excited to be a big sister, but sadly, never had the opportunity to connect or play with her.
Laney’s medical and therapy copays, equipment expenses and other related expenses have piled up, and additionally, the family may need to hire a medical professional to help take care of Laney at home while she is on hospice care.
I know many of us have asked repeatedly if there is any way we can help, and so many have already helped — through constant love, support, food, and offers of assistance. I’ve seen firsthand how much her parents, Laura and Brian, appreciate this outpouring of love and support from their friends and family.
Donating to this campaign is another way folks can help a wonderful family during a very difficult time in their lives.
With much love and appreciation,
Aubrey Collins
As of just a few months ago, my goddaughter, Lelaina Jaymes Fitzsimons, “Laney,” was a healthy, intelligent, playful and vibrant little girl. Suddenly, in June 2016, at the age of just 3 ½, Laney started having strokes due to an extremely rare and aggressive vascular disease affecting the brain.
In the time since her initial strokes, Laney’s family and friends have watched her lose all of her abilities — walking, talking, eating, playing, smiling, laughing, seeing, and moving. Laney spent three months in the hospital, and then for the next five months, she worked so hard in daily intensive rehab.
Unfortunately, Laney recently suffered additional acute strokes, which have removed any possibility of recovery — making her condition terminal. Her loving parents are heartbroken. Laney also has a baby sister who was born two months after her strokes started. Laney was so very excited to be a big sister, but sadly, never had the opportunity to connect or play with her.
Laney’s medical and therapy copays, equipment expenses and other related expenses have piled up, and additionally, the family may need to hire a medical professional to help take care of Laney at home while she is on hospice care.
I know many of us have asked repeatedly if there is any way we can help, and so many have already helped — through constant love, support, food, and offers of assistance. I’ve seen firsthand how much her parents, Laura and Brian, appreciate this outpouring of love and support from their friends and family.
Donating to this campaign is another way folks can help a wonderful family during a very difficult time in their lives.
With much love and appreciation,
Aubrey Collins
Organizer and beneficiary
Aubrey Murrin Collins
Organizer
West Caldwell, NJ
Laura Fitzsimons
Beneficiary
