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Community Activist Kym Young Needs Our Solidarity


 Below is a statement issued by Kym Young and family:

Some of you have been aware that my health is declining due to very aggressive crohns. I’ve been battling with severe health issues related to and directly affected by crohns, some of which have been extremely life threatening. My family and I have been battling this disease for 12+ years now and many of my organs and outer body have been affected from loss of some eyesight, hair loss and skin degradation to severe surgical procedures. 


At this time my teeth are beginning to crack and break off due to Calvin’s vitamin D deficiency and that’s the read I’ve decided to seek some financial help to cover some dental problems. One of my teeth broke off today but a good majority of it remains in my gums. There are jagged edges and part of those are it’s under my gums and could pose a threat to me if it becomes infected or develops an abscess. Im currently healing from an abdominal cavity abscess that ruptured a few weeks ago and required some hospitalization and time in Solvay hospice house. 
 
it’s extremely difficult to find a dentist much less an orthodontist in our area that accepts Medicare or state funded insurance although dental care is an overall part of body health and wellness.

must get this fixed as soon as possible because of the risks involved to myself and the peace of mind of my family. Each day I awake is a blessing from the Creator and I cherish all the moments I am gifted at this time.

Health care costs are continually increasing and health care options are not always available, affordable or accessible to many in our communities nationwide. And it’s very hard to reach out and ask for help in the best of times. When you are not able to meet those needs in the worst of times it’s not just hard to ask, it becomes difficult and near impossible to put yourself out there at such a vulnerable moment.

It’s difficult right now. But I am putting myself out there and asking for help. My prognosis is terminal but my mindset is still on fight to survive. Each moment of life is so much more important at a time like this because we don’t want our loved ones to see us suffering and in pain. I don’t want to be in pain but it’s worth it for each new day that I get to say I love you to my family friends and my community.

So i am reaching out. I need help with dental care. I’m doing everything humanly possible to be here and enjoy this life I am gifted. I would very much appreciate it if you could share, donate even a word of encouragement is good medicine.

Thank you.
 
You can donate to Kym via her gofundme page at this link: https://gofund.me/352683a3https://gofund.me/352683a3https://gofund.me/352683a3https://gofund.me/352683a3https://gofund.me/352683a3 https://gofund.me/352683a3

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