Rach’s Hope honoring Rachel Doran
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Rachel Hope Doran, an energetic and healthy 21 year old, should be completing her summer internship in NYC with Li & Fung Limited and starting her senior year at Cornell University as a Fashion Design Major with a Minor in Business. Instead, Rachel, who is a 2015 Staples High School graduate and well known for her entrepreneurial skills , academic excellence , skilled costume designs and most importantly her kind heart, is in critical condition at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital’s Center for Acute Respiratory Failure and ECMO Program.
On July 13th Rachel was diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS ) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS), a rare reaction to common medications that resulted in severe burns to 95% of her body. She was treated at Bridgeport Hospital’s Connecticut Burn Center for two weeks before being transferred to New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center for the treatment of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS ), another rare and life-threatening syndrome. Rachel is currently in the ICU on a special lung protocol called ECMO and dialysis.
Rachel is fighting for her life and the Doran family could use your support. She has had many setbacks since beginning this journey 3 weeks ago but she is a fighter. Her skin is slowly beginning to heal from the Stevens Johnson Syndrome which is both painful and life-altering. Rachel has a collapsed lung and renal failure which requires specialized care. They are keeping her as comfortable as possible and she has an amazing team of professionals supporting her.
Rachel’s family has been by her side for weeks as they hope and pray for Rachel’s recovery. It will be a long road for Rachel and her family. Doctors estimate that she could be at Columbia hospital for months. Lisa and Alan are staying at a NYC hotel nearby while their extended family tries to maintain some sense of normalcy for Rachel’s sister Ellie in Westport. Between the hospital bills, extended hotel stays in Manhattan and loss of wages, the financial ramifications will be far-reaching. After so many people reached out to ask how they could help, this GoFundMe page was created by friends who are trying to help lighten the load.
Lisa, Alan and Ellie are so grateful for your love and support. Please consider contributing to the costs associated with Rachel’s care. It is going to be a long road to recovery with months in the hospital, rehabilitation and hard work but if anyone can do it, Rachel can. She is an amazing person with a bright future ahead.
With Love and Appreciation,
TEAM RACHEL
(Team mascots: Kathy Coon & Elaine Daignault)
On July 13th Rachel was diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS ) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS), a rare reaction to common medications that resulted in severe burns to 95% of her body. She was treated at Bridgeport Hospital’s Connecticut Burn Center for two weeks before being transferred to New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center for the treatment of Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS ), another rare and life-threatening syndrome. Rachel is currently in the ICU on a special lung protocol called ECMO and dialysis.
Rachel is fighting for her life and the Doran family could use your support. She has had many setbacks since beginning this journey 3 weeks ago but she is a fighter. Her skin is slowly beginning to heal from the Stevens Johnson Syndrome which is both painful and life-altering. Rachel has a collapsed lung and renal failure which requires specialized care. They are keeping her as comfortable as possible and she has an amazing team of professionals supporting her.
Rachel’s family has been by her side for weeks as they hope and pray for Rachel’s recovery. It will be a long road for Rachel and her family. Doctors estimate that she could be at Columbia hospital for months. Lisa and Alan are staying at a NYC hotel nearby while their extended family tries to maintain some sense of normalcy for Rachel’s sister Ellie in Westport. Between the hospital bills, extended hotel stays in Manhattan and loss of wages, the financial ramifications will be far-reaching. After so many people reached out to ask how they could help, this GoFundMe page was created by friends who are trying to help lighten the load.
Lisa, Alan and Ellie are so grateful for your love and support. Please consider contributing to the costs associated with Rachel’s care. It is going to be a long road to recovery with months in the hospital, rehabilitation and hard work but if anyone can do it, Rachel can. She is an amazing person with a bright future ahead.
With Love and Appreciation,
TEAM RACHEL
(Team mascots: Kathy Coon & Elaine Daignault)
Organiser and beneficiary
Team Rachel
Organiser
Westport, CT
Lisa Doran
Beneficiary
