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HopeForHarper

HopeForHarper

Fundraising for

Harper Werkman

Fundraising forHarper Werkman
Rachel Werkman

Rachel Werkman

Clinton, Illinois

MW
is collaborating on this fundraiser
$8,656of $10,200 goal
110
Donors
83
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My name is Rachel and I'm the proud mom of an incredible 15-year-old girl named Harper. Harper was recently diagnosed with epilepsy, and our world changed in an instant. The unpredictability of seizures is every parent's worst nightmare, and the loss of independence and a sense of normalcy is every teenager's. After many doctor visits, tests, and tears, we have found the possibility of hope, and it comes with 4 paws :)
 
We have been accepted through SIT (Supporting Independence Through Teamwork) out of Ava, Illinois. Our initial goal is $5,500. This down payment will secure Harper's dog and initiate its formal training. 
 
 
This dog will be a constant companion who can alert others when Harper has a seizure, provide comfort during recovery, and even help prevent injury by responding quickly or breaking her fall. Our goal is to give Harper her sense of normalcy and independence back so that she can continue doing things normal teenage girls do, without the constant fear and worry of the worst.
 
These dogs are life-changing, but they come at a significant cost for placement, training, and ongoing care. The total cost of the dog is $22,000 and will take approximately 1.5-2 years to train and receive.
 
Any donation, sharing, or awareness you help us advocate for brings us one step closer to giving our family a sense of security, peace, and freedom again. Your support, kindness, and prayers mean more than we can express.

Fundraiser Updates (1)

June 16, 2025
Rachel Werkman
Rachel Werkman

WOW! We are feeling the overwhelming love, support and genuine kindness of not just our immediate community, but people we have simply crossed paths with, people we work and currently work alongside, friends of friends, you name it… we have seen your goodness as every name pops up on my phone. It is so refreshing and restorative to see people coming together for a common purpose, but man when it benefits YOUR child? It just doesn’t get any better than that

I am happy to say that we have submitted our deposit and our fundraising efforts continue on! Please continue to share our link and pop in for updates as we progress along! 

🐾 So, what do we have going on right now for fundraising? COOKIES! πŸͺ The link is below if you are interested in purchasing! 


https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19WisocgGL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

πŸ“¦ 🏠 πŸͺ§ We are also gearing up for what’s shaping up to be a rather large garage sale July 18-19-20- more to come on that later!!! 

Kate Arnold

Kate Arnold

$5 β€’ Recent donation

Anonymous

Anonymous

$900 β€’ Top donation

Rebecca Abrams

Rebecca Abrams

$100 β€’ First donation

Organizer

Rachel Werkman

Rachel Werkman is the organizer of this fundraiser

Beneficiary
MW

Support Β Matthew WerkmanΒ  by donating to this fundraiser

HopeForHarper
Rachel Werkman

Rachel Werkman

Clinton, Illinois

MW
is collaborating on this fundraiser

Fundraising for

Harper Werkman

Fundraising forHarper Werkman
Donation protected
πŸ‘ 0% fee
My name is Rachel and I'm the proud mom of an incredible 15-year-old girl named Harper. Harper was recently diagnosed with epilepsy, and our world changed in an instant. The unpredictability of seizures is every parent's worst nightmare, and the loss of independence and a sense of normalcy is every teenager's. After many doctor visits, tests, and tears, we have found the possibility of hope, and it comes with 4 paws :)
 
We have been accepted through SIT (Supporting Independence Through Teamwork) out of Ava, Illinois. Our initial goal is $5,500. This down payment will secure Harper's dog and initiate its formal training. 
 
 
This dog will be a constant companion who can alert others when Harper has a seizure, provide comfort during recovery, and even help prevent injury by responding quickly or breaking her fall. Our goal is to give Harper her sense of normalcy and independence back so that she can continue doing things normal teenage girls do, without the constant fear and worry of the worst.
 
These dogs are life-changing, but they come at a significant cost for placement, training, and ongoing care. The total cost of the dog is $22,000 and will take approximately 1.5-2 years to train and receive.
 
Any donation, sharing, or awareness you help us advocate for brings us one step closer to giving our family a sense of security, peace, and freedom again. Your support, kindness, and prayers mean more than we can express.

Fundraiser Updates (1)

June 16, 2025
Rachel Werkman
Rachel Werkman

WOW! We are feeling the overwhelming love, support and genuine kindness of not just our immediate community, but people we have simply crossed paths with, people we work and currently work alongside, friends of friends, you name it… we have seen your goodness as every name pops up on my phone. It is so refreshing and restorative to see people coming together for a common purpose, but man when it benefits YOUR child? It just doesn’t get any better than that

I am happy to say that we have submitted our deposit and our fundraising efforts continue on! Please continue to share our link and pop in for updates as we progress along! 

🐾 So, what do we have going on right now for fundraising? COOKIES! πŸͺ The link is below if you are interested in purchasing! 


https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19WisocgGL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

πŸ“¦ 🏠 πŸͺ§ We are also gearing up for what’s shaping up to be a rather large garage sale July 18-19-20- more to come on that later!!! 

Organizer

Rachel Werkman

Rachel Werkman is the organizer of this fundraiser

Beneficiary
MW

Support Β Matthew WerkmanΒ  by donating to this fundraiser

$8,656of $10,200 goal
110Donors
83Comments
15Share ArrowShares
Kate Arnold

Kate Arnold

$5 β€’ Recent donation

Anonymous

Anonymous

$900 β€’ Top donation

Rebecca Abrams

Rebecca Abrams

$100 β€’ First donation

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