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They have chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and the added tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.
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Ravien Richardson Parsons is a 39 year old she was a Special Education Teacher. She has a Master’s Degree in Education with a Specialization in Special Education. She was able to teach for 10 years. She and her family are from Springfield, Louisiana. They moved to Utah for 3.5 years. She and her husband Troy were High School sweethearts. Troy is a disabled veteran that served 2 deployments with his Marine Corp. Wpns. Co. 3/23. They have a 17 year old son. They had to move back to Louisiana when she became unable to work due to the complications of her many autoimmune diseases, especially the unpredictability of her Stiff Person Episodes. She is unable to take showers because the many streams of water overstimulate her nervous system and cause her body to stiffen when all of her muscles contract. She is hoping to raise enough funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible bathtub and have it installed so that be able to bathe herself independently as possible for as long as possible.
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If you are unable to help financially at this time please pray for Ravien and her family.
You can also write something in the guestbook to brighten her day. Share any positive experiences you have had with her. How you know Ravien and her work ethic, perseverance, and willingness to help others.
Please help me get a bathtub that I can get into that will require the lease amount of assistance. I cannot shower because of the sensory overload that I get when the water hits me. I need to be able to get in, spake and bathe. If someone has to help me. They won’t have to bend over on their knees to do it.
I HAVE A VAN!!! THANK YOU! Everyone that donated their time, prayers, and money to help make this possible. I am so grateful for all those that have helped make this possible. I feel so humbled and blessed that I can now go places independently. Because of this van, I can go places independently. I can also go to work as a Special Education Teacher at Summit Academy and continue to do what I love, teach students. Feel free to share the video.
My trip home to Springfield, Louisiana has been such an amazing experience! Our small town really came together to love and support me and my family. We were able to sell over 600 plates of pastalaya and jambalaya. I have enjoyed visiting with family and friends, and I have been completely overwhelmed by their thoughtfulness and generosity. We were able to raise a little over $10,000 in 1 day!
Our 2nd Benefit Yard Sale at Summit Academy Bluffdale on 6/20/2020 was another HUGE success. We have continued to be blessed by our community, and we are humbled and so grateful for everything! My work family and friends really worked hard to make this event happen. We have raised an additional $6000 including all donations from individuals and businesses. This puts us a little over half of our goal. This is a link to the newspaper article that was published in Deseret News
https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/6/19/21297030/yard-sale-saturday-summit-academy-fundraiser-teacher-stiff-person-syndrome-ravien-parsons
THANK YOU EVERYONE! The yard sale at our home here in Eagle Mountain was a great success! The donations of items and generosity of our community have really touched my heart. We have added another $3000 toward my goal of purchasing a wheelchair accessible van before August.
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Love you Ravien
Virginia Bourn
Love you Ravien
Anonymous
Your story definitely touched my heart. Although this is not a huge donation I know it will be met with gratitude. I wanted to thank you for being who you are. My daughter wants to be a special needs teacher and you seem to be an extremely good one and a great example for her. Thank you for continuing your fight to heal and your fight to continue teaching. Your example will impact so many in such a positive way. I pray you get a van donated by a local dealer and that this money can be used for whatever your medical needs are. Much respect for you.
Sherry Anderson
My thoughts, prayers and best wishes with you.
Neva Gress
I challenge all our relatives give to this cause! Thinking of y’all and you are an Inspiration to us all. You are strong.
Ruby Lowe
You’re in my prayers❤️
Anonymous
Praying you reach your goal soon.
Natalie Ross
I am in a wheelchair and understand the costs associated. It’s certainly not an easy endeavor. Good luck on your fundraising!
Christina Hamilton
What a positive and influential person to know. I am very impressed with the positive attitude while going through trying times. Together we will reach your goal!!
Tim Thompson
We love you ! And you know your hometown people support yall ! If you ever need help we as a community are there !
JOHN WHEAT
Ravien is a very hard work and amazing teacher. Please support her so that she can continue to teach and spread magic in kids life.
Megha Jain
Semper Fidelis
Sherry Provencher
Semper fi
Luis V
Semper Fi
David Cohran
"lLive to inspire, and one day people will say, because of you, I didn't give up" - unknown
Glenda Lindsey
I’m wishing you all the best Ravien. #GodSpeed
Jovan Randall
Sending prayers for healing
Dana Bass
Sending you lots of prayers your way. You were always so patient and kind to my son. You are an outstanding teacher, and I pray you will be healed soon. God Bless!
Tiffany LaMonica
Tiffany LaMonica
Donation on behalf of the Sanchez’s
Brandon Sanchez
Proverbs 17:22
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
Josh Randall
Ravien I am so proud of you and who are!! Just know that your friends in #SpringfieldLA are with you in this struggle. Many here will be speaking your name soon and we will all be lifting you up in prayer! Keep the faith Bulldog!!
Josh Randall
Love you...I had no idea till this came out what was going on. God bless you and your family
Courtney Amador
Ravien is the best teacher and I am so lucky that I get to work with her.
Lizzie Billings
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Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Ravien Parsons
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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