We launched the GoFundMe and received a lot of support. Here are the updates leading up to the surgery date.

July 25th, 2024

Thank you to all who have donated!! We received the 2nd denial today...Please share our story with anyone you can...we sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts...6 days out and counting...

Dave, Kelly, Brody and Ella

July 28th, 2024

We owe ALOT of HUGE Thank you's! I am terrible at them...I can never come up with the right words to express enough gratitude...and because I am by nature an over-thinker and a perfectionist - I am working through them ❤️

Two and 1/2 days out from surgery - Here is what we are working on..

-Insurance Claim...

Collecting and summarizing documentation, reliable web articles, proof of other insurance companies that are approving this surgery, etc., to submit to Daves's community of supporters at JE Dunn in the morning (they have been so supportive since the Thursday morning news of the second denial).

-Laundry...sigh, packing, list making, booking a hotel room (donated by my wonderful friend Stephanie)

-We received a meaningful visit from Ella's Papa (my dad).

-Dinner with one of Ella's favorite people, Yona, in just a bit. The fun and laughter this angel brings into our home is just what the Dr. ordered.

Lastly - I'm still trying to figure out this whole social media thing - sigh, I haven't been very active since 2021...when all your brain cells are firing at once, it takes a minute to figure it all out.

Thanks again for your support

❤️Dave, Kelly, Brody & Ella

Here is a very interesting YouTube video explaining why we are so passionate about getting this surgery done ASAP. https://youtu.be/bV5u22sgtJ0?si=Yp52VXbczV7uN5BI

July 29th, 2024

We are busy getting ready to leave in 2.5 hours to MN and the hospital called. Although we told them when the appointment was finally approved and scheduled months, ago that we would be paying out of pocket if insurance denied it...they said they aren't comfortable with us paying for it. Do they not want the money?!

Of course, this isn't their decision, and we believe we will be 100% funded in 2 days!

Please share Ella's story. This surgery changes the trajectory for young athletes with this condition. It shouldn't be this hard with insurance, and now the main surgeon.

We appreciate the financial support, prayers, shares, and love!

Dave, Kelly, Brody & Ella