Lymphedema Disabled Man Needs Grant Money For Housing Food And Meds

by Elliot Horn
(Oakland, CA, USA)

In 2003 I was diagnosed with a rare disease called lymphedema in both of my legs. At first I didn't think too much of it, because at first it was only minor swelling.

Then my legs started to swell so bad that I couldn't walk. Then major infections set in on both legs.

I can't shower, or use the bathroom without help now. I'm in a wheelchair, due to major swelling, infections, and mobility problems.

The reason I need grant money is for leg surgery, accessible housing, medications, etc.

The disease has gotten so bad that it's affecting my life, my mobility, and my self-esteem. I'm always depressed.

It seems life is sometimes not worth living, because I don't have money for my health or the things in life that could help change my life like leg surgery, so I can walk again.

It's really affecting my life. I really need help for my legs. If I had the money, I could have surgery on my legs, get accessible housing, and live a normal life, like everybody else.

Without mobility problems or restrictions, due to or associated with my health, from this disease I suffer from called lymphedema.

Please help me live a normal life like you. Thank you for listening and God bless.

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