Matt&Erica VanCamp's Medical Costs
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For those who may not know them, let me introduce you to the Van Camp family - Matt & Erica, and their children: Brianna, Natalie, Ana J, and Becca. The issue that they face relates to Ana's medical condition.
It is one thing for any of us to deal with our children's illnesses, scrapes, and bumps, but it is quite another to see one of your children suffer and be told by the doctors that they don't know what is going on. And those who are willing to offer an opinion tell you that your child may have a condition so rare the medical field has no clear means of addressing it. This is the case with Mitochondrial Disease.
To give you a sense of the illness, we have included a link that explains more:
http://www.umdf.org/site/c.8qKOJ0MvF7LUG/b.7929671/k.BDF0/Home.htm
At this stage Matt & Erica are going from clinics to research facilities to doctors and do not yet have a definitive diagnosis. Ana's energy level has declined significantly in the last few months and she sleeps 12-15 hrs a day with no physical activity. Her heart and lungs are not strong enough to provide sufficient oxygen and remove all the carbon dioxide. Not knowing what they are up against, Matt and Erica are trusting that they will get answers. But the tests are often not covered by their health insurance, she is on a special restrictive (and expensive) diet and the travel expenses and lost wages add to a financial burden in an already stressful situation.
If you know the Van Camps you have probably already asked yourself how you might help, as have we. They ask for your prayers, and we are asking on their behalf to consider helping them financially. Any amount would be appreciated. If we can pay for one test, or one trip, or one doctor visit so they can focus on Ana and her needs it would be a tremendous blessing to this family.
Consider if you can help in some way, and please share this need with others who may be willing to help. God Bless this family and you.
It is one thing for any of us to deal with our children's illnesses, scrapes, and bumps, but it is quite another to see one of your children suffer and be told by the doctors that they don't know what is going on. And those who are willing to offer an opinion tell you that your child may have a condition so rare the medical field has no clear means of addressing it. This is the case with Mitochondrial Disease.
To give you a sense of the illness, we have included a link that explains more:
http://www.umdf.org/site/c.8qKOJ0MvF7LUG/b.7929671/k.BDF0/Home.htm
At this stage Matt & Erica are going from clinics to research facilities to doctors and do not yet have a definitive diagnosis. Ana's energy level has declined significantly in the last few months and she sleeps 12-15 hrs a day with no physical activity. Her heart and lungs are not strong enough to provide sufficient oxygen and remove all the carbon dioxide. Not knowing what they are up against, Matt and Erica are trusting that they will get answers. But the tests are often not covered by their health insurance, she is on a special restrictive (and expensive) diet and the travel expenses and lost wages add to a financial burden in an already stressful situation.
If you know the Van Camps you have probably already asked yourself how you might help, as have we. They ask for your prayers, and we are asking on their behalf to consider helping them financially. Any amount would be appreciated. If we can pay for one test, or one trip, or one doctor visit so they can focus on Ana and her needs it would be a tremendous blessing to this family.
Consider if you can help in some way, and please share this need with others who may be willing to help. God Bless this family and you.
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Laurie Ott Estochen
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Farmington, NY