Help for life sustaining infusions
Donation protected
This is not the way I planned life to turn out. I have always been the strong one and I would like to be that again. Two years ago, my son passed away of a neuromuscular disease he fought his entire life, but I made sure he lived his bucket list. Insurance was hard to get for a terminally ill child. Consequently, it took all I had to bury him. Six months later, I found myself fighting for my own life. Hospitalized 15 times in one year with several surgeries and transfusions. I don't mind the suffering and if it is close to my time on earth to end, I am okay with that. I just do not want to leave my family in the position I am in since my sons death. My illness, short bowel with malabsorption and astateria caused me to not absorb nutients anymore. The docs inserted a port so that I may have TPN (nutrition through the port) to keep my numbers high enough for survival. I require at least one more surgery, however, the numbers are not coming up enough for that yet. I have been referred to a multi organ transplant team. This is all backlash from cancer treatments, which I survived. I am just trying to help pay for my co-pays for the nutrition so I can continue to get stronger for surgery. My son fought his entire life, I do not have right to give up. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you for your consideration. Adding up the copay comes to $13,000 yearly. I am naturally, on Social Security, which means it costs more than I get. I am only trying to catch up so I can continue health care. Not trying to make money. Prayers would be appreciated also. I know some of my photos don't look ill, but at many events I spent the time sick in the bathroom. Makeup and a wig can transform anything. You also need to smile through the storm. I'm not asking to stop the storm, just to help me lighten the rain.
Organizer
Carol Plaia Geraci
Organizer
Mandeville, LA