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Help Ease the Reaves' Financial Strain

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Help Support the Reaves Family/Lydia’s road to recovery

In the fall of 2024, Lydia began to have some back issues that went undiagnosed until she tragically fell outside her home the night of February 7th.  On February 8th, she had emergency surgery for a traumatic spinal cord injury where it was also discovered she had a condition relative to “Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Calcification.”  Since then, Lydia has been working very hard at her recovery.  With her unshakable faith and the support of family and friends, she is determined to walk and, even more excitedly, dance! This tragic event has put a financial strain on the family with many unexpected expenses. While her insurance covers some medical expenses, there are many essential items she will need that are not covered. These expenses include:
• Transportation costs to and from appts.
• Ramp
• Medical equipment (wheel chair, walker)
• Adaptable housing supplies (commode, shower chair)
• Bedding supplies (sheets, mattress, etc.)
• Medication
• Medical supplies (gauze, bed pads, catheter kits, etc).

No amount is too small, and every donation is deeply appreciated by our entire family. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to us as we navigate this challenging time together.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for any help you can provide—whether it’s a donation or simply sharing this message with others.

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Organizer and beneficiary

Damaris Santiago
Organizer
Milwaukee, WI
Lydia Reaves
Beneficiary

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