Pray 🩷 Love 🩷 Fight with Laurie

Dear friends and supporters, my name is Laurie and I come from the charming town of Hamilton, Missouri, also known as Quilt Town USA! I am a 50-year-old single mother of three wonderful children, and I also share my home with two adorable fur babies, my cats Tilly and Bobbers. Alongside my loving and supportive boyfriend, incredible parents, and an amazing support system, I have been truly blessed with the most wonderful people in my life. However, in October, my world was turned upside down when I was rushed to the ER due to a severe headache and dangerously high blood pressure. After a series of tests, I received the devastating news that I have a tumor on my right carotid artery called a Paraganglioma. As I embarked on my search for the best possible medical care, I discovered the specialized program dedicated to treating these rare tumors at the University of Iowa Health Systems. Since then, I have made two trips to Iowa, and the good news is that the tumor is small enough to wait ...View More