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ForMallory

Raising money for severe epileptic who needs brain surgery

Occupation:

Unemployed due to seizures

Religion:

Christian - other

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My URL: http://www.microgiving.com/profile/epilepsy

Offline | Member Since: 07/16/09 | Login Count: 31 | Profile Views: 1384 | Last Login: 03/22/10

Biography

My name is Staci Davis. My best friend Mallory and I have been friends since I was 17. (5 years now) Ever since I have known her she has had seizures but she always has a positive outlook about it. It is something I admire about her.

We live in Ohio and are big OSU fans. I am a licensed esthetician and Mallory is still working on her degree...but has had to put off school for awhile because of her seizures. She has decided she now wants to help other people with nuerological disorders like herself.

My Purpose

My best friend Mallory has had epilepsy for many years and it has gotten much worse. She now has grand mal seizures at least once a week with tiny seizures everyday through out the day.

The only way to correct this and give her a normal life (because medication isn't working) is to have brain surgery. (Anterior Temporal Lobectomy to be exact) The problem though, is that her family is very poor and she has little to no health insurance coverage because this is a pre-exisiting condition.

So to help her and her family I am trying to raise money for her surgery/expenses to go to Philidelphia Medical Center. Your donations would be greatly appreciated. Anyone living with epilepsy or who knows someone close to them who has epilepsy can really sympathize. It is a very debilating condition to live with especially if you experience frequent seizures.

Mallory can no longer drive because of her epilepsy, she cannot get into a shower after first waking up (because it shocks her body,) she cannot ride most theme park rides, enjoy fireworks, stay up late at night or wake up early because the lack of sleep causes her to have a seizure, and many other normal activities that others take for granted. PLEASE HELP!!!

....One worry is that when Mallory wakes up from her surgery she will no longer know the English language since the part of her brain they are removing does affect her speech and learning comprehension. We pray that all goes well. Her surgery may be pushed back until december but hopefully it will happen before 2010. She is scheduled for more testing around October in Philidephia.

My Interests

Ohio State Buckeyes, Helping others, Going to the park, Staci's dog, Winston, ,

Getting To Know Me
My Family Mother :Lisa Father: Paul Sister(s): Hillary, Whitney Other important people in my life. Name :Staci Relationship: bestfriend Name : Sean Relationship: friend Recent changes in my life : The Clark's lost their home last year because they could no longer make the payments. They also had to file for bankruptsy. Mallory lost her job because she was having too many seizures at work. Favorite board game Mal's favorite board game is apples to apples. HAHA! Try it. Pick five words that describe yourself : Mal is: Ditzy, Cute, Funny, Outgoing, and Adventurous! Can you juggle ? No What is your favorite season? She LOVES the summer What is your favorite meal? She loves all food What time do you wake up in the morning? She wakes up after at least 8 hours of sleep. Otherwise she will definitely have a seizure. If you could have one super power, what would it be? Right now, I think she just wants to live a normal life. Comedy or Horror? Comedy What is your greatest ambition? She wants to help other people with Nuerological problems Who would you most like to meet? She loves the girls next door, haha If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? Not have to use this site because she could pay for her surgery! What is the most embarrassing thing youve ever done? You dont wanna know, haha Hobbies and Talents : Mallory loves to dance and took dance lessons when she was younger. List achievements and any future educational plans : Finish college and work as a neuro-tech nurse.

Photos Of Formallory

(Photos: 6 | Views: N/A | Last upload: August 4th, 2009 )

Mallory getting ready for the yard sale. We made a poster about Epilepsy/anterior temporal lobectomy information

Mal in the hospital having tests done

Mallory and her cat Charlie

Mallory in the hospital

Mallory and Staci. Our joint birthday party this year.

she had to push a button on this every time she thought she had a mini seizure.

Journal

Papers

Posted on Thu 23 Jul, 12:17 am

Sent our microgiving papers in today. Hopefully our account with be active or what-not soon. Looking forward to seeing how many people care about Mallory as much as I do. All she has been talking about lately is how much she is looking forward to not having seizures anymore. I don't blame her. :) Thanks for your donations in advance.

-Staci >>>

Requests History

Medical Treatment

Rejected

August 6, 2009

Personal Fundraiser

Medical Treatment

Description: Anterior Temporal Lobectomy on epileptic who has no insurance. Cost will be much greater than $10,000 but any little bit will help. Already sent in papers and am level 3 verified but am not sure what to do about this request. Thanks!

My progress:

This is a one time only expense assistance request .

My message:

Supporting Documentation: ForMallory has the following documentation

Progress:

$ (0%)

Still needed: $10000


Request was active: 456 days

Request created: Aug 6th, 2009 \| Request views: N/A \| Request modified 1 time(s) \| Last modified: Aug 6th, 2009

Medical Treatment

Disabled

August 7, 2009

Personal Fundraiser

Medical Treatment

Description: Staci Davis is raising money for her best friend Mallory Clark who was diagnosed with epilepsy. She will undergo brain surgery by the end of the year-- an anterior temporal lobectomy which is going to cost her and her family thousands of dollars. Unfortunately Mallory's insurance company refuses to pay the cost of the treatment as her epilepsy is a pre-existing condition. Mallory continues to experience traumatic seizures which are significantly affecting her quality of life. She has at least one grand mal seizure a week and everyday continues to experience mini seizures which affect her speech and comprehension. She is now unable to drive, take a shower, sleep properly, or enjoy what every young person deserves to enjoy such as go to the movies or visit theme parks. Your support will keep Mallory's family afloat as they are already in debt with Mallory's previous medical expenses. "The Clark's lost their home over a year ago because of all the bills and being unable to make their house payments. They had to file bankruptcy and now have to rent a small home. If I can help make their lives even a little bit better by raising a small amount of money for them... my effort here will be worthwhile. Thank you sincerely in advance". -Staci Davis

My progress:

This is a one time only expense assistance request .

My message:

Supporting Documentation: ForMallory has the following documentation

Progress:

$ (90%)

Still needed: $100


Request was active: 456 days

Request created: Aug 7th, 2009 \| Request views: N/A \| Request modified 1 time(s) \| Last modified: Aug 7th, 2009

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My Comments

Penelope	Dec 08, 2009 04:31:19
Oh wow! Congrats! Almost there!

ForMallory	Sep 23, 2009 20:06:54
THANK YOU BECKY.

Becky Raymond: Administrator	Sep 19, 2009 11:49:22
Oh Wow!!! You are almost there! So great to see you are getting some help. I wish you all the very best :) Becky

Lois	Jul 16, 2009 22:42:48
You are very welcome!

Lois	Jul 16, 2009 22:09:16
I saw your profile and needed to say hello. Prayers for Mallory and all the things she needs to make this happen! Stay strong, and God Bless. Hugs, Lois

Becky Raymond: Administrator

Jul 16, 2009 21:26:59

Welcome to MicroGiving! Glad you found us.

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