Donate to Keep Kaitlyn Healthy and in Med School

My classmate and friend Kaitlyn has entrusted me with amplifying her voice and sharing her story.

Kaitlyn is a bright light in our class. I’m humbled that she gave me the opportunity to stand with her and help her story reach more people. We all adore you Kaitlyn, and we’re with you in this fight for your health and wellbeing❤️❤️

Please take a moment to read her words below.

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“I am a med student going hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt for my education because I am determined to serve my community as a doctor. I volunteer in a clinic that serves in-need populations in Kansas City. However, I have ITP, an autoimmune disorder where my immune system attacks my platelets. Immunosuppressants and immunotherapy did not work, and I recently ended up in the emergency room because my platelet count was so low that I was at risk of bleeding to death. My hematologist prescribed Promacta as the next line of defense - but I can't afford to pay over $8,000 every month - and BCBSKC's response is to DENY. My care team has been fighting hard with BCBSKC to get them to cover my medication - and BCBSKC's response is to DELAY. As a stop gap, I am now on high dose immunosuppressants because my platelet count is already dangerously low - and I have to struggle through side effects while taking my final exams today. I would have been volunteering in the clinic over winter break, but I can't anymore because I am immunosuppressed. Why would Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City DENY and DELAY my access to medication and put my health at risk?!!! Why would they keep me from doing my best in med school and serving my community?!!! Somebody, please HELP!!! I want to LIVE!!!”