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We received the following information and request from Joe bloodbath:

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My girlfriend of almost 2 years is really in need of a little help right now. She has been dealing with severe back pain for the past 7 months. She was getting numbness all down the right front of her leg which also turned into 2 of her right toes going numb. She finally went to a neurosurgeon 2 weeks ago. The doctor ordered an MRI of her lumbar spine well the results came back worse than she thought they would be. She has 3 herniated discs as well as 5 perineural cyst that are compressing on her nerves thats why she has the numbness in her leg and right toes. Over the past week the numbness in her toes has now gotten to the point that her whole right foot is numb and she has a hard time walking. She is also not able to sleep she tosses and turns all night due to the pain. She was told she needs to have a multi-level epidural around 4 injections to give her pain relief as well as shrink the cysts...She has to pay for the service up front in order to have it done. This has been very stressful for her and I worry for her. I would like to know if there is any way NCKA could help her out with the cost of the fees...It's really tough to even ask for your consideration and share this personal matter with you guys.

The A-Hulls have decided unanimously to give Joe's GF Sheri $2,500 to pay for her needed surgery upfront.

I sent Joe the $ via PayPal.

The current PayPal account balance after this most recent donation is $10,729.01 (~$1500 of this is earmarked for AOTY/DOTY awards). See attached screenshot from this morning.

For newer members not familiar with Pay It Forward (PIF), you can see details and a year by year history of our efforts here:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=64354.0

As always, we hope that this decision and our efforts to be as transparent as possible are in line with what the NCKA community expects of Pay It Forward, and we hope you join us in keeping Sheri in your thoughts and prayers...

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to post here, or PM me or any of the A-Hulls.

Sincerely,

Jim

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Great job once again on helping another person in need.
Sorry to here the bad news Joe/ Sheri.    Hope you get well soon Sheri.

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Tuff to hear, but good to see this happen awesome.....

See you this weekend Joe... Rest up Sheri :smt006


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Fantastic! I am also going through the exact same thing with my back. VERY PAINFUL and the numbness is very hard to describe-scary doesn't explain it well enough. I just finished my last round of injections, and am now having surgery in March. I really hope you get some relief. We need you strong to keep whoopin Joe into shape! He is almost likeable since you have been in his life!!
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Fantastic! I am also going through the exact same thing with my back. VERY PAINFUL and the numbness is very hard to describe-scary doesn't explain it well enough. I just finished my last round of injections, and am now having surgery in March. I really hope you get some relief. We need you strong to keep whoopin Joe into shape! He is almost likeable since you have been in his life!!

I think he's gotten taller, as well!!  Keep up the Good Work!!!

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Amazing!

Hope you have a safe successful surgery Sheri, you got Joe looking out for you. Must be ❤. Good luck!


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Best wishes for Sheri and You. Hope the medical procedure reduces her pain quickly.

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Way to go Ahulls.
Hope your girl is feeling better soon.


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very worthy cause.
I sure hope Sherri feels better soon Joe. Hang in there!
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Fantastic! I am also going through the exact same thing with my back. VERY PAINFUL and the numbness is very hard to describe-scary doesn't explain it well enough. I just finished my last round of injections, and am now having surgery in March. I really hope you get some relief. We need you strong to keep whoopin Joe into shape! He is almost likeable since you have been in his life!!
Ditto, same for me almost put me out of business last year. Slip disc in neck 3 herniated  and cyst pressing on nerves.  Not fun but epidurals really help. Hope it works for her. @ Rich the surgeon told me his philosophy is when in doubt cut it out, when it's your own leave it alone. 2 cents
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Back problems are the worst - hope the surgery helps.

Thanks, A-Hulls.
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Good thoughts and prayers your way Sherri. Hope you get relief and all goes well....
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