Help Jaelean Get the Care She Needs at Mayo Clinic
From Texas to Minnesota – Fighting Pediatric Epilepsy with Faith, Hope, and Love
On the morning of January 23rd, what was supposed to be a normal school drop-off turned into every parent’s nightmare. Our 16-year-old daughter, Jaelean, experienced her first seizure, and we rushed her to the ER.
After countless tests—blood work, EKGs, sonograms—everything came back normal. But a final EEG revealed what we feared: something was wrong. We were devastated when doctors diagnosed her with Pediatric Myoclonic Epilepsy, a rare and challenging form of epilepsy that can impact both physical and cognitive health.
In the weeks that followed, Jaelean experienced another seizure. We went through two more hospital visits and began researching everything we could—looking for answers, the right doctors, and the best treatment plan. We were intentional about finding a reputable, experienced neurologist, but we ran into two major roadblocks: either the specialists weren’t taking new patients, or our insurance wouldn’t cover the provider or office.
We reached out to the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix (just six hours from our home in Texas), but because Jaelean is a minor, we were referred to the only pediatric Mayo Clinic in the country—in Minnesota. That referral was both a blessing and a challenge.
It was incredibly difficult to hear that our insurance wouldn’t cover any of her care out of state—but even more painful to realize that it wasn’t really covering much here in Texas either. That’s when we made a decision:
We won’t let insurance stop us from getting Jaelean the best care possible.
We’re traveling from Texas to Minnesota on June 16th for advanced testing and treatment planning at the Pediatric Mayo Clinic. This journey comes with significant, ongoing costs—and that’s why we’re asking for help.
Your donations will go directly toward:
* Travel and lodging expenses for Mayo Clinic appointments
* Neurological testing, imaging, and treatment not covered by insurance
* Ongoing care and prescriptions Jaelean needs here at home
* Out-of-pocket medical bills that have been building since her diagnosis
We are still working and doing our best to keep life steady—but no one plans for something like this. Our day-to-day cost of living hasn’t stopped, and the emotional and financial toll of managing an unexpected medical journey is real. We had even started a Jeep rafle to help raise funds, but many people asked us simply:
“Where can I donate?”
So we created this fundraiser—with humble hearts, but full faith.
We are a family that stands on the promises of God. We believe in the healing power of Jesus Christ, and we speak healing over Jaelean every single day. We’re trusting that God will meet her in this journey—and that He will work through every prayer, every share, and every donation to bring hope, healing, and support.
If you feel led to support Jaelean’s journey—by donating, praying, or sharing—know that we are deeply grateful.
From the bottom of our hearts: thank you.
