What 31-year-old Emily Klamkin would do to enjoy a bowl of queso, or just about anything else for that matter.
Suffering from mitochondrial disease and intestinal pseudo-obstruction, the Flower Mound resident receives most of her nutrition intravenously these days. But she can’t continue this way. She’s starving to death.
Her doctor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is prepared to conduct a five-organ transplant (large and small intestine, stomach, pancreas, and liver).
But there are hitches (see WFAA-TV story).
Emily would have to move to Birmingham, Alabama, and await a donor(s).
Then there is the matter of the insurance. Currently, her Cigna health plan has declined to pay for the transplant. Twice.
Fundraiser for Emily
When: Sunday, September 2 (Social hour: 5:30. Dinner: 6:30)
Where: Circle R Ranch (5901 Cross Timbers, Flower Mound)
How: $125 per individual, sponsorships welcome.
RSVP: Tom Hayden
Can’t come? Other ways to help:
Community for Emily
Go Fund Me page
In stepped concerned Flower Mound residents like Paula Kratochvil, Tom Hayden, and Tan Parker.
They have organized a dinner at the Circle R Ranch (social hour: 5:30, dinner: 6:30) on Sunday, September 2, to raise money for Emily’s cause.
“I’m so proud of our Flower Mound community and the broader Denton County area,” said Tan Parker, Texas State Representative for District 63, “for rallying around Emily Klamkin to help her fight to save her life.
“She’s an incredibly brave and courageous young woman who needs our financial support and prayers. Click here to see video
“Our wonderful Lakeside restaurants have answered the call to serve so generously and will be providing all of the food during Sunday night’s fundraising dinner.”
Guests will enjoy “A Taste of Lakeside” featuring food from Mio Nonno, Carvao Prime Brazilian Steak House, Mena’s Grill Tex-Mex Cantina, Paradise Bistro & Coffee Co., Hanaya Hibachi & Sushi, and Epic Gelato.
In addition, the sleight-of-hand artist and manipulator of the human mind, David Magee, will entertain.
Tickets are $125 each and sponsorship opportunities are available. To join this worthy effort and enjoy a wonderful night out, contact Tom Hayden at 214.384.1105 or TomHayden100@Yahoo.com.
Make checks payable to Cloud 9 Charities.
If you can’t attend, go to Emily’s Go Fund Me page.
Let’s get Emily that bowl of queso!
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