Help a single mother and her sick child

Hi I am fundraiser for Tracey McCarty and her daughter Torrun who is very ill. Tracey and her daughter hold a very near place in my heart as two individuals who endure so strongly through some very difficult situations. For once, I'd love to see this family get the blessings they deserve. Please see content below for updates on their specific situation.

We got news that Oligoclonal bands are showing potential inflammation of the brain which is causing catatonia. They also did an ultrasound to rule out tumors on her ovaries. Thankfully no tumors were found. Tomorrow she goes in for a full body MRI and further testing on her brain fluid at the lab to try to narrow down what is causing the inflammation. They have prescribed meds to help with the Catatonia.

Torrun has been admitted to the Salt Lake City Primary Children's Hospital. Lab workups and EKGs have been done. Brain MRI and and pictures of her heart tomorrow. ❤

The symptoms have been described as Catatonia. We haven't found out what is causing these symptoms. We can't treat them until we do.

They seem to be helping her a little. This is the first time I have seen her play with toys. Last night she was actually talking and eating. She seemed to be more aware. She was asking that Poppa bring some ice cream. Those moments are very short and then her brain goes back into the catatonic state but each of those moments are small miracles. They are the moments that help me stay strong and keep my faith alive.

Torrun has been diagnosed with NMDA Encephalitis . A Quick response time in identifying the symptoms and finding a diagnosis will hopefully secure a good outcome as far as treatment goes. It is going to be a long road of recovery. I have faith in Torrun's strength and resilience to make a full recovery with time, great doctors, and God by our side. Thank you for all the prayers and support.

Torrun is onto a new phase of treatment called Rituximab which will unfortunately compromise her immune system. This is a scary process because she's going to be very vulnerable to illness. I am internally freaking out about this because my house will need a deeper cleaning and I'm going to need to make many adjustments to my lifestyle to keep her safe. Her brain function will take months or possibly years to repair. I am going to have to find a safer home with no stairs and get rid of a lot of items within my home to make sure she can't harm herself. As a single parent with a mentally and physically challenged child I am not sure how I will maintain financially in keeping an adequate amount of work hours to get us by. I may have to relocate to a one story home to keep her safe. I'm also a little lost on how to financially prepare for that and figure out how to get out my lease. Any and all suggestions to help us get through this would be appreciated. Thank you again.