Hello friends, family, and donors!
The Appleton family is overwhelmed with gratitude, and so am I! I can't believe we have raised over $28K! That's so amazing! THANK YOU!!!
The contributions and words of support have been a source of great comfort and reassurance during the most difficult time of their lives.
At this time, we would like to raise more money to best utilize a wide range of therapies, medical enhancements, and care.
Path's parents are in the very early stages of getting ready for her discharge. This is big and exciting news! But, with the level of care and equipment she will need, the funds we have raised so far will not cover it all, and neither will insurance.
I've raised the goal to $50k and I'm asking for you to start sharing this link again.
We are also planning to do additional fundraising for the next stages. The Royalton Township Firemen will be having a pancake breakfast (date TBD) and donating the money raised to her. And we will be working on other fundraisers within the next few months, as needed.
Below are some items and services that Path will need to continue recovery at home. While insurance does cover some, contributions allow the Appletons to provide care beyond what insurance covers. Anticipated expenses include:
- Customized wheelchair
- Adaptive equipment
- Augmented communication devices (to assist with speech therapy)
- Mechanical lift
- Additional therapies such as therapeutic equestrian center sessions, art and music therapy, and massage
- Tutoring to help her get caught back up in school
For updates on Path's progress and upcoming fundraising events, please visit https://lnk.bio/path.appleton
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Original post:
Hello friends,
On Monday, December 2nd, my oldest son's best friend Path (age 16) called her mom to come pick her up from school because she had a migraine. It quickly became apparent that it was much more than a migraine when Path lost consciousness. She was rushed by ambulance to the ER and had to be intubated. Tests concluded that she had an Arteriovenous malformation in her brain.
From the Mayo Clinic, "An arteriovenous malformation, also known as an AVM, is a tangle of blood vessels that creates irregular connections between arteries and veins. This disrupts blood flow and prevents tissues from receiving oxygen. An AVM can occur anywhere in the body, including in the brain."
Path was transferred to Bronson Monday night, and Tuesday afternoon she underwent brain surgery to remove the AVM. At this point, they don't know how much brain damage was caused by the initial hemorrhage, however, the good news is they were able to completely remove the AVM with no complications.
Path is currently still unconscious, but making great progress! This is just the beginning. She has a very long recovery journey ahead!
And yes, this means the Appleton family will be celebrating Christmas and the New Year at Bronson Children's Hospital.
HERE'S WHERE WE CAN HELP!
As we all know, medical emergencies like this are extremely expensive because medical insurance will only cover so much. Not to mention the cost of gas and all the other unexpected expenses along the way.
I'm creating this *spotfund account to raise money to help the Appleton family with medical bills and other expenses throughout this scary journey. Any amount of money will help!
Thank you,
Lydia Woosley (Max's mom)
ABOUT PATH
Path is 16 years old, a sophomore at St. Joe High School, and she recently started her first job at Barnstormers Pizza. She is known for her determination (stubbornness) and sheer force of will, as well as her caring and empathy for others. She loves reading so much that she frequently drives herself to the SJ and Lincoln Township library to check out their new books. She loves art - both making it and attending museums, rugby, her friends, and music! Hozier and Chappell Roan are some of her favorites.
