August 2009, I sustained an injury to my right foot and ankle and after several months of various doctor visits and physical therapy, they finally determined that I have a rare nerve damage injury called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome aka RSDS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome). RSDS is an injury disease. For more information on RSDS you can go to this website South Texas Innovative Medicine.

If left untreated the pain can spread throughout the entire body. It has already spread to my hip and is starting up the right side of my back. Dr. Rhodes at South Texas Innovative Medicine specializes in treating patients with this syndrome and has a 90% success rate. Treatments however must be done at the clinic in Corpus Christi, TX for 15 consecutive days and is extremely expensive. I needed to raise between $8,000 - $10,000 for the treatments, housing, food, airfare, and transportation while in Texas.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

So Grateful...

I haven't really left the house the house the last few days. I actually went to the mail box after I got home from an errand. I sat in the truck and was going through the mail. I opened a letter from a friend and it was a donation. I immediately was overwhelmed with gratitude and started to cry. I can't express how many times in the last few weeks that I've opened a letter or someone had donated through the donate button and there's been money there to help me get better. I'm so completely humbled and grateful for all the help. I'm not a person that usually asks for help, but under these circumstances I had no other choice. It's truly been an amazing experience for me to see the goodness in family, friends, and complete strangers. So thank you.
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Friday, January 29, 2010

Fundraising...

So I've been trying to figure out how to come up with $8,000 - $10,000 so I can receive the treatments that I need to be able to control the pain in my foot and ankle. This is my solution... I decided that I was going to have a silent auction where people could donate items and the proceeds will go towards the treatment. Modern Woodmen of America (which is an amazing company!) has graciously through one of their local camp decided to match the auction dollar for dollar up to $2500. I feel so blessed that a company would do this for me. If you would like more info about life insurance you can contact Susan Riedel at 602-978-1005, their products and services they offer are absolutely amazing.

Then on top of that, Debra Price, a friend of mine sells Gold Canyon Candles. She talked to the company and they decided that they would help me by doing a fundraiser in my name. They will give me 40% of any candle sales that I receive. So... I need your help! If you would like to take orders for candles the following are the sizes and fragrances available through the fundraiser. (Prices soon to follow)

LENDING a hand… Fundraising with Gold Canyon

Candles / Sizes Available:
26 oz. $
16 oz. $
8 oz. $

•Apple Spice
•Ginger Lime
•Cinnamon
•Grapefruit Splash
•Cinnamon Vanilla
•Pomegranate
•Clean Sheets
•Rose
•Cotton Splash
•Strawberry Shortcake
•Cranberry Orange
•Sweet Pea
•Cucumber Melon
•Wildflowers
•Fresh Orange
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