Josie's Medical Treatment
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I am Todd Hurd (Uncle Todd) and Josie Is My Niece the daughter of my sister Traci Hurd Andrews. Josie was Diagnosed with P.A.N.D.A.S.
PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) occurs when strep triggers a misdirected immune response results in inflammation on a child’s brain.
In the last 6 months Josie has had surgery and treatments that have not worked. Unfortunately PANDAS is rare and the closest specialist is in Washington DC. The next treatment is called IVIG and has a great sucsess rate! The problem.... its not covered by insurance and neither is the traveling, hotel stays, missed work, and everything else associated with this long distance treatment. There is usually a long wait list to get the treatment.Traci as determined as she is, worked with the specialists to get her moved up based on the progression of symptoms. The treatment is $11,000.00 to start and must be paid prior to treatment. The money I am trying to raise will pay for the treatment and anything else needed to get Josie better, any funds left over will be donated to help another child needing treatment. To Josie I am Uncle Todd, I am a Hero, Firefighter, Fun, Role Model, and Protector, unfortunately I cant fix this . I am asking all my friends and family to help! I am not lucky enough to have my own children and this is as close as it gets. This is my........ girl scout cookies, school fundraiser, cookie dough, boy scout popcorn, night at the races, walk for a cure, read a thon, and all the other ways I have happily donated. Im calling in a favor! Josie my Niece needs your help.
For all of you that know my sisterand her husband you know that they would gladly help any of you in need. My sister has a made a career out of helping children. She has worked very hard, pushed and pushed for answers, all of which has led to a light at the end of the tunnel,
Almost there.... just need a little help
Thank you all
PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) occurs when strep triggers a misdirected immune response results in inflammation on a child’s brain.
In the last 6 months Josie has had surgery and treatments that have not worked. Unfortunately PANDAS is rare and the closest specialist is in Washington DC. The next treatment is called IVIG and has a great sucsess rate! The problem.... its not covered by insurance and neither is the traveling, hotel stays, missed work, and everything else associated with this long distance treatment. There is usually a long wait list to get the treatment.Traci as determined as she is, worked with the specialists to get her moved up based on the progression of symptoms. The treatment is $11,000.00 to start and must be paid prior to treatment. The money I am trying to raise will pay for the treatment and anything else needed to get Josie better, any funds left over will be donated to help another child needing treatment. To Josie I am Uncle Todd, I am a Hero, Firefighter, Fun, Role Model, and Protector, unfortunately I cant fix this . I am asking all my friends and family to help! I am not lucky enough to have my own children and this is as close as it gets. This is my........ girl scout cookies, school fundraiser, cookie dough, boy scout popcorn, night at the races, walk for a cure, read a thon, and all the other ways I have happily donated. Im calling in a favor! Josie my Niece needs your help.
For all of you that know my sisterand her husband you know that they would gladly help any of you in need. My sister has a made a career out of helping children. She has worked very hard, pushed and pushed for answers, all of which has led to a light at the end of the tunnel,
Almost there.... just need a little help
Thank you all
Organizer and beneficiary
Todd Hurd
Organizer
Tallmadge, OH
traci andrews
Beneficiary