Give Christina A New Face

Before the age of 2, I was diagnosed with having  Neurofibromatosis (NF1). This disorder is destroying the bone and tissue supporting my face. By causing tumors to grow both internally and externally any where nerves are present.

I am a single parent, I am the only one here for my daughter. She struggles with the teasing and constant bullying about my face. This truly would be a dream come true,  because I will look some what "normal".

There is NO cure for NF. It is a genetic and a neurological disorder. It is NOT contagious. It affects about 1 in 3,000 individuals with no regard to race or gender anyone can be born with it. NF causes paralysis, disfigurement, bone deformities, vision and hearing loss.

Being a parent with NF there is a 50% chance of passing it on. Luckily I did not pass it on to her. Because living with NF is extremely difficult. People are not always kind when they meet you. They always stare, point, laugh. And NF tries to destroy your spirit.

Because the Doctor is a specialist and is out of the Network my insurance will not cover the cost for this surgery. I truly need your help so that this surgery can happen.

If I can reach my goal. I promise to share all the results with updates as the events occur.  No donation is too small and will gladly be appreciated. 

Thank you for your support and Prayers.  Please share!!!

Sincerely  
Christina
This is me when I began to show signs of having NF. Left eye.