My name is Marianella. I’m divorced with 3 amazing children. I’m 50 years old. I was born with Spina Bifida. My entire life has been difficult, but now that I am older, things are getting way too difficult. I have problems with my kidneys, which means that I have many infections that have sent me to the hospital many times. My feet never developed right; I have claw feet, but now that I’m older, my walk has also gotten very bad. I walk on the side of my feet. It’s very painful, and I develop wounds that I have for years, and they don’t get better because I have to walk. I clean houses to pay my bills and bring food to the table, but sometimes, or most of the time, people don’t want to hire me because of the way I walk. People are scared that I could fall and that I will ask for compensation. I really won’t do that, but it’s hard for them to believe me. I understand that. Also, I have Chronic Migraines because of the pressure that the tumor of the Spina Bifida puts on my brain. I didn’t know what else to do but to apply here to see if anybody can help me to raise money to get a surgery for my feet and anything else I need for my health. If I get that surgery, I’ll be able to walk better with less pain, and people will hire me. Doctors said that my feet need a reconstruction. I also want to be healthier for my young kids. I want to be able to run or at least walk with them without pain. I believe that there are good people out there that can give me a hand. Please help me in the name of God.
Thanks.
