There is one thing though that Lindsay does not share with many others.  She is the victim of two rarely diagnosed illnesses - RSD (Reflex-Sympathetic-Dystrophy) and Porphyria.

These diseases truly began to affect her in her senior year in high school.  She required home tutoring because of her inability to move around and walk.  Besides the lack of mobility, the pain caused from the illnesses are extreme.

As quoted from her support website:

With the slightest touch, with a drop of water or a wisp of air blowing over her skin, all of these only intensify the burning.

After several years of trying to find a way to give her life back, family, friends, and medical professionals have been left without a solution.

The decision has been made that the next step in treatment is a process called the Ketamine treatment that is only offered in Germany.  Unfortunately the costs for transportation and treatment are estimated between $150,000 and $180,000.  Because this, Lindsay and her family need your help to give her back the life she had.

Lindsay's family and friends have created a website to raise money for this treatment.  You can check it out at www.newhopeforlindsay.com and learn more about who she is and how you can help.

Posted on 02/28/07 by Zachary Reinert.