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Sammy's Medical Fund
Started by: Michelle Pedersen
Sammy's Medical Fund
As many of you know Sammy was medivac'd to Seattle for an unknown condition. Late on Saturday the 18th she was having pain in her neck. She rapidly declined and lost movement in her limbs. She is now at Seattle Children's and they are conducting multiple tests and have some answers but also many more questions. With the cost of inpatient medical care as well as the 2 flights to get to Seattle I want to be able to help the Chase family out with the costs some.
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I am overwhelmed with the outpouring of love that has been shown to the Chase's. Thank you tons for the support from the auction last night! Sammy has had voluntary movement in one shoulder!!!!!. Sammy has had progress everyday! Please continue to pray!
Posted by Michelle
July 5 at 11:33am
Sammy has neck movement but nothing below her neck.. Please continue to pray!
Posted by Michelle
June 28 at 5:24pm
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Posted by Michelle
June 27 at 10:57am
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update from Donna Kay: I got to See Samantha today. The tube was removed from her mouth & moved to her nose making it possible for her to communicate by mouthing words. Now she can really sass. She isn't limited to her frequent eye rolls at her sister Cassandra. Mary G Cook & Tim Sunday showed with wishes & gifts from home. I'm amazed how thoughtful everyone is & the outpouring of love. The girls loved their memory quilts from friends put together by Pep Scott. The whole family should consider future medical careers. They all roll up their sleeves & participate in her care. Bob has got the talk down & seems to be well researched on all his daughter is going through.
Posted by Michelle
June 26 at 11:13pm
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The doctors determined that a strain of Enterovirus is what has caused Sammy to develop Transverse Myelitis. Please continue to pray for Sammy and that the Doctors will be able to properly treat her virus so they can tackle the TM. Cassandra said Sammy has her phone on for people to message her and Cassandra will read them to her. Thank you all for your love and support. I was very moved by the bake sale/ auction and sushi sales from today. Thank you all for the love you have shown to the family
Posted by Michelle
June 25 at 7:13pm
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I don't have much of an update for you as Sammy's condition hasnt changed much. Sammy is still using a breathing tube. She has undergone her first plasma exchange treatment to remove any possible infection in her blood. The doctors have been working hard to get to the root of this condition to properly treat her. Please continue to send us thoughts and prayers!
Posted by Michelle
June 22 at 5:45pm
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Please continue to share prayers, positive energy, and love. Sammy is suffering from inflammation of the spinal cord. The doctors don't know why she has this but she is in an amazing facility and they are taking phenomenonal care of her. She is still having difficultly with breathing but hopefully with the steroid treatments and plasma exchange there will be significant improvement soon.
Posted by Michelle
June 20 at 11:39pm
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Eileen Clark — 7 years ago
Hey, Sammy. Stay Alaska X-Tra Tuff. Hoping to visit you July 12. Send us address.
Thomas Boal — 7 years ago
Thank you for the update Michelle. Praying for a quick and full recovery! God Bless Sammy and her family.
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- Eric Hart7 years ago Sammy, our family and the Gustavus community carries you in our heart's and prayers. We think of you daily and send you healing thoughts! Stay tough and optimistic...wishing you a speedy recovery.
- Joe and Janet Lassiter7 years ago You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers; we're hoping for a speedy recovery.
- Sylvia Pedersen7 years ago Loving you Sammy! You are always on my mind,and hope you get better real quick!
- Sally McLaughlin7 years ago You keep looking better and better, Sammy!! Lots of love to you all.
- Sally McLaughlin7 years ago You keep looking better and better, Sammy!! Lots of love to you all.
- Sally McLaughlin7 years ago You keep looking better and better, Sammy!! Lots of love to you all.
- Van and Phoebe7 years ago Sammy - stay strong! We love you! You all are in our thoughts!
- Cheryl Smith7 years ago Sending love for a speedy recovery.
- Lynne and George Jensen7 years ago Wishing you a speedy recovery from afar. If we were on Whidbey we would go over to the hospital in person. You are surrounded by family and friends, and the whole community of Gustavus surrounds you with love and support. Visualize that love to give you strength each day. Love and hugs, George and Lynne Jensen
- Abigail Calkin7 years ago Oh you look MUCH better, Samantha!!!! Continue to be sassy!
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