In Support of Ryann Durkee
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Hello family and friends, we are reaching out with an important request that means the world to us.
Our daughter, Ryann, is 17 years old, and her life has been anything but easy.
She lives with profound autism, autoimmune encephalitis, and PANS/PANDAS. These complex neurological and autoimmune conditions affect her brain, behavior, communication, and daily functioning. These diagnoses have brought years of challenges, illness, and uncertainty.
But if there is one thing that defines our daughter, it is her strength.
Despite the obstacles she faces every single day, she has fought hard to grow, learn, and heal. Progress for her often comes in small, hard-earned steps but each one is meaningful and worth celebrating. We have watched her push through struggles most people will never experience, and her resilience continues to inspire us and give us hope.
After extensive research, we are going to Functional Neurology Intensive Treatment at NeuroSolution in Austin, Texas next month.
They are a functional neurology center specializing in complex neurological conditions, chronic pain, and brain injuries. The clinic utilizes advanced diagnostics and rehabilitation therapies to treat patients just like our girl with miraculous success.
Their treatments are designed to improve brain function, reduce neurological symptoms, and enhance overall quality of life.
Most importantly, we hope these treatments will help give her the tools to better express herself and, one day, advocate for her own needs and voice. That possibility means everything to us.
We are fully committed to giving her this opportunity. We are covering more than half of the total cost, including:
• $5,000 for flights, lodging, and car rental
• $32,000 for the first week intensive, VSEL treatment, and some of the home program tools
• $32,000 for the first week intensive, VSEL treatment, and some of the home program tools
This is a significant financial commitment for our family, but we believe in doing everything we can to help her continue to grow and heal.
We are hoping to raise $20,000 to help cover the second week of intensive therapy, exosome treatment to help with her brain inflammation, and the remaining home program tools we need.
These specialized treatments are not covered by insurance, making this opportunity financially challenging but potentially life-changing.
Our daughter has worked so hard to overcome so much. We want to give her every possible opportunity to continue progressing, improving her quality of life, and building the skills she needs to navigate the world more independently.
If you feel moved to support her journey, we would be deeply grateful. Every donation no matter the size will help!
If you are unable to donate, sharing her story means just as much.
Thank you for supporting our daughter, believing in her, and helping us pursue hope for her future.
With heartfelt gratitude,
The Durkee Family
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