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October 30, 2012
I am the mother of two girls. My daughter Jennifer is 27-years-old and a third year law school student. My daughter Julie is 25-years-old. Julie’s life has been filled with numerous road blocks. Julie had her first heart procedure at age 12 and the last 13 years have been filled with many ups and downs, including losing her father when she was 15. Despite her numerous health issues, Julie was still very active as the captain of her softball team, captain of her tennis team, student council member, and an active community volunteer. As you can imagine, I think she is amazing. Like many young...
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March 15, 2012
I am the mother of two girls. My daughter Jennifer is 27 years old and a third year law school student. My daughter Julie is 25 years old. Julie's life has been filled with numerous road blocks. Julie had her first heart procedure at age 12 and the last 13 years have been filled with many ups and downs, including losing her father when she was 15. Despite her numerous health issues, Julie was still very active as the captain on her softball team, captain of her tennis team, student council member, and an active community volunteer. So, as you can imagine, I think she is amazing. Like many...
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March 22, 2011
A few years ago my daughter Julie was diagnosed with an illness called Dysautonomia and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (POTS). Julie had numerous hospital visits requiring many tests and procedures. The costs were astronomical. Julie continued to be covered under my insurance through my employer who provided a great plan. Julie's insurance was to soon come to an end because of her age but her illness was getting worse and Julie's health deteriorated severely at the end of 2010. Julie was blacking out daily and unable to continue work or school. There were days when she only had the energy...
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