My friend Tanyia’s daughter Sydney (age 7, born with complete bilateral cleft lip/palate) is having a bone graft in about a week. Sydney’s sister Kennedy (age 11) is getting surgery on her foot the very next day. Needless to say, Tanyia is struggling with exorbitant medical bills due to a crappy, high deductible insurance policy. I can’t imagine having to deal with surgery for both my kids just ten days before Christmas. Tanyia said she can’t even think of presents right now, she has to worry about gas, food and copayments.
I created a fundraising page for Tanyia to try and raise some much needed funds so she can afford groceries, medical expenses, travel expenses and all the other mounting expenses involved with getting two children safely through surgery.
I know a lot of people need help this time of year, but Tanyia is my friend and she needs me. She needs you too – if you can give anything (anything at all), please do so. Even if you can’t give anything, please help spread the word. Post to Twitter, Facebook and your blog (if you have one). Thank you and happy holidays!