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HELP ME SAVE MY LIFE
[Jessica is to the left of the photo, to the right is her mother, Silvia]
Jessica’s Story
My name is Jessica Sánchez-Rodriguez and I am an undocumented, disabled 18 year old currently living in Charlotte, NC with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. 17 years ago I crossed the border with my mother, Silvia, in order to receive life saving medical treatment. For years I was traveling to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Greenville, South Carolina, a two and half hour trip from my home, in order to receive medical care. Because I am undocumented and no longer a minor I no longer have access to the medical help I received before.
I have been living in the United States since I was 11 months old and have been educated here for 13 years. My parents, while undocumented, pay taxes yet I am still unable to receive government help. Access to Medicaid right now would mean that I would not have to continue to wait for an emergency surgery that would save my life.
Right now I need an emergency surgery to connect a catheter to my bladder and without financial assistance a surgery like that will cost my family $45,000 dollars.
I am starting this fundraiser because I want to do whatever it takes to get this surgery. $45,000 is not something we can afford on our own. Please donate whatever you can and help me save my life.
~Jessica
Advocates from all across the U.S are saying that 2013 is the year for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, as communities are organizing to ensure that all 11 million undocumented immigrants have a just pathway to citizenship, Jessica is one of millions of immigrants who is blocked from health services only because she lacks a social security number. Not having access to social services also means that she can’t get financial assistance to pay for a much needed, life saving surgery. Jessica cannot continue to wait.
WHAT’S IN THE $55,000 GOAL?
$45,000 for the surgery
$10,000 to cover specialist/doctor costs for follow ups and the fees charged by WePay/GoFundMe
Need to know more about spina bifida and hydrocephalus?
UPDATE FROM JESSICA AND HER FAMILY:
In August, Jessica is scheduled to go back to her hospital in Greenville, SC for a head CT scan along with an ultrasound for her kidneys. Her doctors believe that her kidneys are failing her more than they had expected. These doctors are currently doing pro-bono consultation with Jessica because they worked with her before she turned 18 but because Jessica is technically no longer their patient, we are getting extremely slow responses about the situation regarding her surgery.
Please continue to signal boost and make donations online. The number on the website does not include the calls that the family has received with donations.
Thank you.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/9dc472ee741c8d28a765557ac639f8e5/tumblr_mjgdhu1aNK1qb18gbo1_400.jpg)
[Jessica is to the left of the photo, to the right is her mother, Silvia]
Jessica’s Story
My name is Jessica Sánchez-Rodriguez and I am an undocumented, disabled 18 year old currently living in Charlotte, NC with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. 17 years ago I crossed the border with my mother, Silvia, in order to receive life saving medical treatment. For years I was traveling to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Greenville, South Carolina, a two and half hour trip from my home, in order to receive medical care. Because I am undocumented and no longer a minor I no longer have access to the medical help I received before.
I have been living in the United States since I was 11 months old and have been educated here for 13 years. My parents, while undocumented, pay taxes yet I am still unable to receive government help. Access to Medicaid right now would mean that I would not have to continue to wait for an emergency surgery that would save my life.
Right now I need an emergency surgery to connect a catheter to my bladder and without financial assistance a surgery like that will cost my family $45,000 dollars.
I am starting this fundraiser because I want to do whatever it takes to get this surgery. $45,000 is not something we can afford on our own. Please donate whatever you can and help me save my life.
~Jessica
Advocates from all across the U.S are saying that 2013 is the year for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, as communities are organizing to ensure that all 11 million undocumented immigrants have a just pathway to citizenship, Jessica is one of millions of immigrants who is blocked from health services only because she lacks a social security number. Not having access to social services also means that she can’t get financial assistance to pay for a much needed, life saving surgery. Jessica cannot continue to wait.
WHAT’S IN THE $55,000 GOAL?
$45,000 for the surgery
$10,000 to cover specialist/doctor costs for follow ups and the fees charged by WePay/GoFundMe
Need to know more about spina bifida and hydrocephalus?
UPDATE FROM JESSICA AND HER FAMILY:
In August, Jessica is scheduled to go back to her hospital in Greenville, SC for a head CT scan along with an ultrasound for her kidneys. Her doctors believe that her kidneys are failing her more than they had expected. These doctors are currently doing pro-bono consultation with Jessica because they worked with her before she turned 18 but because Jessica is technically no longer their patient, we are getting extremely slow responses about the situation regarding her surgery.
Please continue to signal boost and make donations online. The number on the website does not include the calls that the family has received with donations.
Thank you.
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Not complaining, just summing it up for those interested.
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I guess tomorrow will mean more fighting with the insurance company.
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