💜 Help Support Jessi Rae’s Healing Journey
The past week has been a blur. Our family is heartbroken, overwhelmed, and doing our best to stay strong. With Brandon and Nashara’s permission, I’ve created this GoFundMe to help ease some of the financial burdens they are facing so they can focus entirely on what matters most, being by Jessi's side.
Last week, my niece Jessi Rae was taken to urgent care for what we believed were simple seasonal allergies. Her eyes were swollen completely shut, but since allergies run in the family, we hoped it would pass with time. Instead, things escalated quickly. Urgent care immediately sent Jessi and her mom, Nashara, to the emergency room and from that moment, everything changed.
After multiple tests, Jessi was diagnosed with a rare and serious kidney condition called Nephrotic Syndrome.
Watching a child suffer like this — being in constant pain, not understanding what’s happening, and begging to just go home ......it's every parent’s worst nightmare. And worse yet we all feel helpless to not be able to stop it. No one should ever have to watch their child hurt like this and feel powerless.
💔 What is Nephrotic Syndrome? Nephrotic Syndrome causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine, which leads to severe swelling throughout the body, extreme fatigue, rapid weight gain, and a vulnerable immune system. It is painful. It is relentless. And it requires immediate, ongoing treatment — including hospital stays, medications, and close monitoring.
Right now, Jessi is in so much pain. She’s exhausted, uncomfortable, and just wants to be home in her own bed but there is no telling how long it will take until she does actually get to go home. Her dad, Brandon, has left work and has been staying at the hospital to be by her side. Meanwhile, family members have stepped in to care for her siblings and support the household the best we can.
💛 How You Can Help
No parent should have to choose between staying by their sick child’s side and going to work to keep the lights on. Your donation, no matter how big or small, will help:
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Cover lost wages while Brandon stays home
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Support hospital and treatment expenses
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Bring some relief during an incredibly stressful and painful time
Right now, Brandon and Nashara need to focus on one thing only and that is helping Jessi heal. Your support can make that possible.
We are praying for answers. We are clinging to hope. And we are wrapping Jessi Rae in all the love we have.
Thank you for reading, donating, sharing, and holding this family in your heart.
We love you so much Jessi Rae. Keep fighting. We got your back, and you are not alone sweet girl.
