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Funding to Aid 19 Y/O with Progressive Paralysis

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Brynn is a 19 year old college student who began to notice in May that she was having trouble walking and was becoming extremely dizzy. She went to many doctors, being tested for things such as Celiac's disease and having multiple MRIs, to no avail. Eventually, she saw a neurologist, and he explained to her that she was suffering from progressive paralysis, and the three most likely causes were a bone infection, a tumor on her spine, or MS. After having an MRI of her spine, she and her doctors discovered that she had a cyst spanning the majority of her spine which was steadily growing in size and causing pressure to build on her spine, resulting in a loss of feeling in her legs. Her condition is very rare, with only 4 adult specialists in the U.S. trained to perform the surgery she needs. The insurance that she has is through her job, but since she is taking time off to see doctors, and is also in a lot of pain, she is losing hours and subsequently the insurance. She is in need of surgery, a custom wheelchair, and hand controls for her car. The money would be needed as soon as possible, since the longer she waits to have surgery, the more likely it is that the damage to her legs is permanent, and there is also a threat of her losing feeling in her arms. We hope that you will consider donating to her and her worthy cause.

Co-organizers (3)

Emma Taron
Organizer
Greenville, SC
Brynn Welch
Beneficiary
Olivia Hutter
Team member
Patterson Hood
Team member

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