Please help Craig get back on his feet.
Fundraising campaign by
AuntJoan
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US$3,246.00raised of $11,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
About Craig:
My nephew, Craig Andrianos, has recently been diagnosed with Chronic inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). Craig was a 20 year old college student, studying Exercise Physiology and running on the track team at SUNY Brockport, when this disease struck. Craig must now use crutches and/or a wheel chair to get around.
What is CIDP?
CIDP is an autoimmune disorder which causes the body's immune system to attack and destroy the myelin sheath (which covers and protects the peripheral nerves). The resulting symptoms are similar to MS--tingling and pain in the hands and feet, progressive muscle weakness, loss of deep tendon reflexes, fatigue, and difficulty walking.
Is CIDP treatable?
Craig's neurologist has prescribed weekly Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, which is effective, but extremely expensive.
What expenses are not covered by health insurance?
Although Craig's family has health insurance, their deductible is $11,000.00; his family must pay this amount each year before the insurance will cover his treatments. Although they are managing this year's deductible with a payment plan, their deductible resets on December 1 and they must pay another $11,000. Craig's weekly IVIG treatments will meet that amount in only 2 weeks and his family will have to come up with that amount.
PLEASE HELP CRAIG, AN AVID RUNNER, GET BACK ON HIS FEET!
Organizer
- AuntJoan
- Lafayette, US
Donors
- Guest
- Posted On Nov 11, 2012
Craig is in our prayers
- Guest
- Posted On Nov 04, 2012
Our hearts and prayers are with you! Matt,Lisa,Shane,and Samantha
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Donors & Comments
- Guest
- Posted On Nov 13, 2012
Get better Craig! I'm thinking of you!
- Guest
- Posted On Nov 11, 2012
Craig is in our prayers
- Guest
- Posted On Nov 04, 2012
Our hearts and prayers are with you! Matt,Lisa,Shane,and Samantha
- Guest
- Posted On Nov 01, 2012
- Guest
- Posted On Nov 01, 2012
Hope you are better soon!
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 28, 2012
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you.
- ginabear
- Posted On Oct 26, 2012
my parents are friends with craig parents good luck terry and steve rasing the money for craig i hoping and praying for him be strong craig god is here for you
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 25, 2012
good luck craig, I hope you get the 11,000!
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 24, 2012
Wish we could be there in person to support him. All our prayers and best wishes for healing.
- Guest
- Posted On Oct 23, 2012
Get well soon, buddy!
Get better Craig! I'm thinking of you!