SHOP, SERVE, DINE & DONATE to Help Jessi
Help Jessi remove brain cyst - YOU CAN DONATE HERE
Jessi Thorne is a 25-year-old mother who needs a lifesaving brain surgery that her insurance is not going to cover because it is out of network. Jessi is a seven year Tualatin resident, has a beautiful two-year-old son and some days he is the only thing that keeps her going.
"A little more than a year after giving birth to my son, I started feeling as though one leg was going numb. I ignored the symptoms for a few weeks until it spread to the entire right side of my body. I couldn’t taste, had constant headaches, dizzy spells and utter exhaustion. Around 8 months ago, they found an 11 MM pineal cyst in my brain. Fast forward to today, it has grown to 18 MM and is now almost pressing up against the cerebral aqueduct in my brain. When that happens, it will cut off the flow of my CSF fluid, and from there, I can go into a coma from which I won’t wake up."
As you can see in her x-rays the cyst has almost reached its growth limit. The Doctors recommended that she get a medical bracelet, so if she were ever to pass out, the responders would know about her condition and could get her into emergency surgery.
"Every day I suffer from headaches, extreme fatigue, vertigo, insomnia, motion sickness, numbness in half my body, and many other things. The biggest struggle of this ordeal is taking care of my little one emotionally, physically, and monetarily. I am now limited on the activities I am allowed to partake in, no riding quads, no jumping around, no trampolines, no carnival rides (which is unfortunate when you have a two-year- old) More so, I don’t have the energy to give him the attention that he deserves on a day to day basis.
She has gone rounds with the Oregon Health Plan, but they have decided they will not cover the endoscopic removal, saying they’d rather wait until the symptoms get much worse, so she has to go out of network which means she need to pay for 50% of the surgery.
"With the help of the Skull Base Institute in Los Angeles, we have estimated the out of pocket costs to be a little over $80,000. The pineal cyst removal is the most dangerous type of brain surgery because of the location of the pineal gland, it is directly in the center of the brain. I am hoping to get it taken out by Dr. Shahinian of the skull base institute, as he has pioneered a fully endoscopic removal. My hope is for my son to continue to have a mother, one that has the ability to give him the life he deserves."
Watch KATU Channel 2 Video & Download the Tualatin Life Newspaper Article
SHOP, SERVE, DINE, DONATE on Thurday, December 10th
Come out and visit various participating establishments that have committed to help Jessi Thorne raise the funds for this lifesaving operation.
While you shop &/or dine at these establishments, they have graciously agreed to pitch in a portion of their proceeds for this very worthy cause on this very special day.
Abba Day Spa at 16455 SW Langer Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140, (503) 625-1808
Appointment Required, Donation Jar & % of days receipts
Advanced Automotive Systems at 8350 SW Tonka St, Tualatin, OR 97062
All day with Owner Donation plus donation jar
Big Eddy Tap House & Food at 7642 SW Nyberg Rd,Tualatin, OR 97063
10% on all food and drink all day
Burgerville at 2414 Portland Rd, Newberg, OR 9712
12-4:00 PM & 10% of Revenue
Burgerville at 12785 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223
12-2:00 PM & 10% of Revenue
Burgerville at Carmen Way & I-5, Tigard, OR 97224
12-2:00 PM & 10% of Revenue
***We need volunteers to man each Burgerville location 15 minutes before the designated time until the end to help out at the store during the fundraiser. Please contact Dave Freeman if you can help 503-310-1976
Tinker House(s) Vacation Rentals in Long Beach, WA www.thetinkerhouse.com
$100 per reservation mentioning Jessi through March 31, 2016
Make reservations through Dave Freeman @ 503-31001976 or cdavefree@hotmail.com
Wilsonville Lanes at 29040 SW Town Center Loop, Wilsonville, OR 97070, 3-5PM (open bowling must be finished by 5 p.m.) Mention Jessi Thorpe & they will give $3 toward the fundraising. (503) 682-2346
Download the List of Businesses that are participating!
You can also simply make a direct donation here!
