Too Much Brain To Contain
I have a rare disease called Chiari Malformation. I need to have surgery, Chiari Decompression and C1 Laminectomy.
This fund will pay for my co-pays, deductibles and travel expenses. My current medical expenses are so high due to the costs of conquering cancer three times and being diagnosed with a connective tissue disorder as well. This added expense has to be paid before they will do the surgery.
My husband and I both, cannot tell you how difficult it is to ask for help. We feel at this point...we are running out of options. My surgery is scheduled on February 23rd, 2015. We believe with your help...we WILL reach our goal!
We understand if your not in a place to help. We also greatly appreciate all prayers and positive thoughts! :)
love and light,
Steve and Therese Lawson
HERE WE ARE 9 MONTHS LATER
My surgery didn't go as expected. I ended up with a damaged lung, an aneurysm behind my right eye. The aneurysm was 5mm after the surgery. The last MRI showed it has grown to 8mm. This was done over a month ago. This has also caused the autoimmune disease I have to worsen. I can't take the meds I need to help because of the aneurysm. I was told yesterday, I'm too high risk.
Now, my husband needs surgery on his back because it's broken. They may not be able to fuse and put plates because it is so arthritic. On top of that, he is going through a cardiac pre-op so he may be released to have his foot surgery. Evidently his e kg came back abnormal. On his birthday he fell and broke his foot so badly that they are going to take bone from his leg and place a plate, pins and screws. His foot will be fused. He will never be able to walk without a cane again.
Thanks to Dave and Leen Cramer, I have a safe and reliable car to take to Stanford. We are overwhelmed by their kindness.
We now have an account set up at Tri Counties Bank in Weaverville for those who would rather not use this website and donate directly to the account.
We will do our best to keep you updated. We hope that you can make a small donation. However, we understand what it's like to struggle financially. Wether you are able to make a donation or not; we humbly ask for your positive thoughts and prayers. :-)
love and light,
Steve and Therese
