Support Rodnea's Journey to Healing and Hope

Rodnea Russell.

Rodnea is 19 years old & the daughter of Maggie & Joseph Mctee. Rodnea is one out of 4 kids. Rodnea recently graduated high school & was on the superintendent honor roll.

Rodnea has had a lifetime of medical problems. Starting with her first brain surgery at just 15 months. Rodnea has been diagnosed with Arnold Chiari Malformation Type 1, Obstructive Hydrocephalus, Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Scoliosis, Spina Bifida & Tethered Cord.

Rodnea has had 3 brain surgeries throughout her life. The 2nd & 3rd at the ages of 6 & 16. Rodnea also had to have a Shunt put in. Roughly 6 months ago Rodnea was diagnosed with Scoliosis & Spina Bifida. Most recently she was diagnosed with Tethered Cord. The Tethered Cord diagnosis requires surgery to prevent her from possibly becoming paralyzed. With this diagnoses there is also risks of affecting her Bladder & Kidneys. Rodnea will have to go to a specialist in OKC to determine if the Tethered Cord is affecting her Bladder & Kidneys. Once that is determined Rodnea will have to go to Tulsa to have the Cord removed. If all goes well Rodnea will be hospitalized for approximately a week. Once she is healed from this surgery Rodnea will once again have to have another surgery for the Scoliosis. With this spinal surgery Rodnea will have to be on bed rest for 6 or more months & be hospitalized for 2 to 3 weeks due to the intensity of the surgery & the risks with the recovery. Rodnea has a long road ahead of her. Her parents will have to devote a lot of time to help her through all of the surgeries. Her parents will have to take off work, travel back & forth to hospitals as well as stay in OKC & Tulsa. With the first surgery her parents will have to stay in Tulsa with Rodnea for approximately a week & with the 2nd surgery they will have to stay in Tulsa for 2 to 3 weeks. As well as continuous care once able to be home. This family could really use the help for extra expenses along the way, with meals, fuel, hotels. Anything that can be given will work wonders in helping this family out. Rodnea is a wonderful special girl with a great family supporting her & helping her. Lets help & support her parents relieve their financial burdens that will arise in this time & let all focus be on Rodea getting through all of this.

Your support & prayers are greatly appreciated!

Thank you all!