You know how occasionally you meet someone who really makes a strong impression? That happened to me in early 2011, and in December 2011 I posted about my efforts to help an amazing woman named Valerie: So Much Generosity, Community and Gratitude! In short, Valerie struggles with Hyperthyroidism, western medicine has not addressed it satisfactorily, and she has felt unwell for many years. I urged her to go to my Oriental medicine doc, but she had no transportation or the funds to pay for the initial visit and needed blood work. I did a quick fundraiser within my Holistic Moms Network local chapter and between my contribution and the funds the Moms and others donated, we covered her blood work, initial visit to my doc and some supplements.
Valerie was finally treated by my doc yesterday (Friday). It took a long time to get to his clinic for a couple of reasons. First, her apartment flooded when she was supposed to have her appointment in January. I went to Michigan for my dying nephew’s third birthday and had to cancel her appointment again in February. March was the lucky month and finally we made it.
Valerie was thrilled with my doc. She has been studying her problem thoroughly, but just didn’t know how to put her research together and make the needed changes. My doc was able to get her on the right track. Valerie is highly motivated to make the changes to her diet that my doc recommends - she has been trying to heal for a long time.
While her funds are still short, Valerie is committed to paying for her acupuncture treatments and her increased food costs. The few supplements she needs, though, are beyond her ability. I am going to help with her supplement costs and drive her to her appointments, but I can’t fund the entire effort because of my family’s backlogged demands caused by a couple of layoffs.
I am asking you for help on Valerie’s behalf. Valerie is an exceptional woman and for the first time in decades has a chance to feel well. If you are able to help her, please either PayPal me at lrcombs@yahoo.com or email me off-line. I have set a target of $500, as that money combined with my donation should cover her supplements for up to nine months or more. If we all give a little bit, we can make a big difference and change a life.
Thank you all for your support, thank you for reading, and thank you for helping all of us along on our journey together.
Many smiles,
Laura
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