Elaine King Needs Your Help
Elaine was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at age 24. For those that don’t know, Muscular Dystrophy is a disease that causes progressive muscle loss and weakness. There is no cure for this rare disease and the effects of this illness are devastating as damaged muscles become weaker over time. As of now, there are only treatments to help ease the effects of the disease. Elaine is about 65 pounds and can barely walk. She can no longer feed herself, shower and do the everyday things we take for granted. We are launching this campaign to help with medical expenses not covered by insurance. Elaine needs home care, physical therapy, medicine, medical meals and special equipment to handicap proof her home to make her as comfortable as we can as the disease progresses.
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December 5, 2022
For those of you who have generously donated to this campaign, your contributions have been greatly appreciated and used for basically saving Elaine’s life. She’s used these funds for medically necessary care, equipment such as a small portable electric wheelchair, home help aides and supplies for them. Things like feeding tube pump bags, formula, gloves, sanitizers, etc… We are extremely happy with Elaine’s progress. She’s gained about 30lbs and is no longer malnourished. Some of her medical equipment is still not covered by insurance. It’s been very difficult to get her primary doctor to simply fill out any paperwork to get the wheelchair that Medicare is willing to pay for. Unfortunately, she is in need of another new wheelchair as the one she has purchased with these funds needs to be replaced.
On a positive note, she is able to enjoy life again with her family and friends. It’s been a long journey, but it isn’t over yet. There are still adjustments needed to help make sure her home is handicap and wheelchair accessible as well as safe.
Once again, thank you all so much for your support and generosity. Hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday season.
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Guestbook
April 13, 2022
Keeping you in my prayers my friend! Love you!
Cathy King
February 7, 2022
Elaine, thinking of you and praying for you. It’s been so long since we’ve spoken. I wish happiness and peace for you! Love you!
Stephanie OKane-Swindler
November 16, 2021
Lifting Elaine up in prayer as well as her family. I work with Jonie and grateful she shared this page. This disease is a horrible one and I hope what little I can give helps. Blessings to you all. Kathy
Kathy Gilmore
