How much....

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Please support me in raising awareness for the Oley foundation, I have set 2 goals for the walk-a-thon:
  1. To raise a minimum of $500
  2. Be able to walk rather then Javier having to push me in my wheelchair

As most of you know I have been dependent on IV and Tube feedings since 2011 as a result of an undiagnosed immune/ auto immune deficiency.  I receive home healthcare and in 2013 I received knowledge of the Oley foundation and since it has been my go to page with any questions regarding my tubes and/ or nutrition. They are a non-profit organization that provides free information to help people who are dependent on IV or tubes live a more "normal" life.  It has truly been a rough couple of years both physically and mentally. A lot of people look at the box but not in the box, people like to visually see a smile and a smile means happiness, but in a lot of cases that is not the truth.  There have been plenty of times that no matter how I feel I put on a brave face, but in actuality I have felt lonely and helpless.  So many people have told me to keep a journal or get help but I never have because so many people look at depression and mental disease as one big negative group.  However recently I have  started a blog with my story with the goal of raising awareness and helping those that may feel  helpless and all alone. Finding the Oley foundation connected me with others that have similar stories to mine, they helped me feel less alone.  In a few weeks my fiancé and I will be attending our second Oley conference and we will be participating in their annual walk a thon and we need your help, every dollar counts.   I have set a personal goal of $500, doesn't matter big or small, every dollar counts. I also have set a personal goal which is participating in the walk, walking rather then Javier pushing me in a wheelchair. Both goals are possible with donations as well as the supportive comments we have  received. We only have 14 days left so please spread the word.
More information about Oley is available at www.oley.org.
Thank you to those who have already donated and thanks in advance to every one else.


HOW MUCH MONEY--OBSTACLE IN PROGRESS
HOW MUCH I WALK--OBSTACLE IN PROGRESS
 


Update new link http://www.gofundme.com/helptiffraise2walk

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