Bambi Lint

My wife, Bambi Lint was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2001. Her life has had its highs and lows after the diagnosis, but she’s always tried to have a smile on her face and an encouraging word even when she’s having what she calls “an MS day.” Unfortunately, she is no longer able to work and do many things she enjoyed.

Early on, Bambi tried to learn as much as she could about the disease and treatment options. That’s what led her into patient advocacy or what I refer to as motivational speaking. She speaks at MS patient education programs. She’s always ready to help someone through the slippery slope of MS or help anyone interested in understanding what MS is and its strange nuances.

After many years of helping others, Bambi is now the one who needs our help. Through her continual learning about MS, she discovered a new treatment that has a good chance of stopping the progression of MS and the strong possibility of reversing some of her symptoms. This procedure is Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT). Her stem cells are harvested, cleaned and reinfused. According to her, the best part is not worrying about rejection, as she’s receiving her own stem cells back, but without the memory of MS.

HSCT is currently in the trial phases in the U.S. for MS. After not being accepted for trials in the U.S., Bambi is going to travel to Mexico to receive the treatment there. The cost of the procedure is very high and not covered by insurance. We are anticipating that we will have out of pocket expenses of $70,000 for the procedure, one month’s relocation expenses, travel and follow-up care. This is where we need your support.

To help with the financial burden of Bambi ’s uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in her honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Midwest/West Stem Cell Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider a contribution. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

Your support is critical to the overall success of Bambi ‘s struggle. Please know that your contribution counts. On behalf of Bambi and our families, we thank you in advance for your kindness, generosity and consideration.

Kevin Harold
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