Jackson Blakey

Jackson Needs You!

Just days before Christmas 2013, at just 18-months-old, Jackson was admitted to Randall Children’s Hospital and rushed into an emergency MRI because his eyelid began to droop. There were more doctor visits, tests and appointments with specialists that spanned three different hospitals and yet, we received no definitive diagnosis. A few months later, our fears subsided when the symptoms disappeared and Jackson returned to his normal, active self. The relief was short-lived when almost a year to the day during Christmas 2014, Jackson’s symptoms returned – only this time they were much worse. This time both of his eyes were affected and he is now starting to lose his vision.

Despite all of his medical issues, Jackson just rolls with the struggles, remaining a cheerful and fun little man, and a sweet, attentive big brother! Jackson is just like any other little two-and-a-half-year-old, with a constant interest in bugs, dirt, and cars (especially Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater)

Even with insurance, Jackson faces many uninsured illness-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits, possible travel to whichever medical facility will be able to provide the best possible treatment for Jackson and any expensive testing that will lead to a diagnosis, treatment, and potentially a cure for this special little guy! Time is of the essence as his sight deteriorating rapidly.

To help with the financial burden of Jackson’s uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in his honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, 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, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Northwest Catastrophic Illness Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for illness-related expenses only. Please consider a contribution today and press the DONATE NOW button.

Thank you so much for your help. Be sure to check back here as we will soon be planning fundraising events and posting regular updates. If you’d like to volunteer to help, please give me a call.

Jennifer Blakey
503.997.5361