Tracy Johnson while she receives treatment
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I have a dear friend who needs help. This woman has always been a bundle of energy full of creativity and enthusiasm. For the past 3 years she has been dealing with challenges from psoriatic arthritis that initially affected her hands. Being an aesthetician and a nail tech, this adversely affects her ability to make a living. But undeterred she began working for Whole Foods in food service but very rapidly the psoriatic arthritis began to affect her feet too. I won’t describe what that looks like but she is nearly unable to walk more than a few steps now. She is 102 lbs which is not normal for her. Her health issues have recently been discovered to include Addison’s disease which affects our adrenal system among other things which is why she appears tan from head to toe, but is a side effect of the disease. She is REALLY struggling just to get through each day. She is working through social services to qualify for assistance but it is a slow process. She is surrounded by loving, caring family and friends but this is a long-term situation. She is selling her house in order to have resources but in the meantime her mortgage is due every month, utilities, food, though what she can eat is limited. If you are able to help at all, any amount buys her another day. I’ve experienced more loss in the past few months than ever in my life. I cannot sit quietly as she struggles to live each day. Please help if you can.
Organizer and beneficiary
Dawna Oak
Organizer
Palmetto, FL
Tracy Johnson
Beneficiary