Jacob & Kat's New Medical Treatment

We have recently been blessed by someone who would like to remain anonymous, for the next $5,000  raised, this person will match each donation dollar for dollar.  With this donation match, we will be able to raise another $10,000.  We are truly grateful for the generosity  that everyone has shown us. 

PLEASE HELP THE POLLNOW KIDS RECEIVE LIFE SAVING TREATMENT!


As you read in the last update we recently received frustrating test results showing that the kids' lyme infections are not responding to treatment. So despite over 5 years of aggressive treatment Kat and Jacob still have highly active infections which have triggered several other illnesses including severe autoimmune diseases which leave them too sick to even walk down the street. They are basically trapped between their house and doctor appointments. Lately Jacob has been struggling to even sit up and spends most of his time lying flat. Going outside is virtually impossible.

I think our daily reality is incomprehensible for most people. Imagine spending over 6 years of your childhood confined to your house in constant pain, unable to participate in ANY outside activities, struggling to study or even read because of the effects the lyme has on your cognitive function. This is how it is for Jacob. He has lived like this since he was 10 years old. He is now 17 and is only getting worse. Kat was previously able to do a little more than her brother but unfortunately she is now nearly as housebound as he. Even eating is difficult as they are both down to only a few foods that they can tolerate. Given that this is the reality of their lives, the fact that their infections are as strong as ever and their immune system is greatly compromised is grim news.

However we cannot give up hope. And after much research we have found a clinic that is highly successful in treating stubborn cases of late stage lyme disease and accompanying issues. It seems to be tailor made for the kids & also works on building up the body, immune system, & fixing the damage done by the infections as well as the pharmaceuticals. I have consulted with several local practitioners & they agree that this is the most promising step for both children. Unfortunately the cost is prohibitive ($10,000 per child plus the costs of travel and hotel), especially after 7+ years of medical bills for both lyme & cancer. And as is typical with chronic lyme, none of it is covered by insurance.

So with no other recourse we are reluctantly asking for more help. I don't know how else to get the kids to the treatment they need to be able to get to a functional place. This new treatment is a 2 week intensive where the kids spend 4+ hours per day, every day, receiving specialized care at the clinic. They will then be sent home with a strict follow up protocol. As soon as we have the funds, Kat and Jacob will have a 6-12 week wait for a spot at the clinic. I have spoken to many people who are now living normal lives because of Dr Jernigan & his clinic, including a friend from Waukesha whose daughter was very ill for 6 years & bedridden. She is now fully recovered & living a happy & active life.

It is success stories like this, as well as our faith, that keep us hopeful & fighting for a cure. If you are able to help us by either donating, sharing, or passing along this info in some other way, we thank you.

If you could keep the kids in your thoughts or prayers we would be so grateful. There have been blessings that come with this horrible disease and a big one is all of the love, kindness and generosity that people have shown us. We are eternally thankful!