Dear Name,
 
The last few weeks have been difficult ones. We received the results from Michaels MRI, which were less optimistic than we had hoped. Our vanwhich we absolutely must have to transport Michael to his medical appointments and therapy sessions in order to advance his recoverywas out of commission for necessary repairs. Michaels stepfather lost his grandfather, so we have all been dealing with a great loss to our family. Tragically, our beloved family dogChar Char Binkswas runover by a car. Even more traumatic, Michael has been rushed to the Emergency Room three times in the past couple of weeks for a severe infection around his gtube and a virus which threatened his immune system. He is currently taking antiobiotics as he battles strep throat.
 
We are overwhelmed, and we need your help now more than ever. Im asking you to find it in your heart to help us help Michael by making a donation of $$25.00 now.
 
I love my son beyond words. I would do anything for him. I have been sleepingif you can call it thaton an air mattress in his room every night since we have brought him home because Michael has to be turned every few hours. This is something I have to do to keep my child from getting bed sores and pneumonia. Ive been pleading with Medicaid to get Michael an appropriate mattress that alleviates the chance of him getting bed sores, along with around-the-clock nursing care. I dont want to leave my son, but I have to go back to work soonat a job that has been so wonderful as to hold my position open during this difficult time in my lifein order to provide for my family, especially since my husband’s and my health insurance coverage is through my job. When Im at the office, I want to know that Michael is receiving proper medical care which helps him to get stronger and stay healthy. However, Medicaid is picking and choosing what it will fund, despite these things being medically necessary for Michael.
 
I need your help to raise the money to purchase the medically necessary equipment for Michaels long-term medical needs. Help us care for Michael by donating $100, $50, or $25 to help us meet Michaels needs as we face mounting medical expenses now that he is back home with us, especially as he is recovering from his recent illnesses.
 
I never envisioned this for Michael. I knew he would do something amazing with his life, but not on this scale, or this wayby any means. He has managed to start a movement that even he didnt know was possible. And though I hate every day that he doesnt show us or talk to us or get to play with his brothers, I love that he is here and that his plight has served a bigger purpose than we ever imagined. And I also love that when he couldnt, every one of you picked him up and carried himyou carried usthrough the worst time in our lives.
 
You have been there to propel Michael down his road to recovery. We are asking that you stand with us again and show Medicaid and all of these other obstacles that continue to stand in Michaels way that we are a strong, resilient community and that we are here to support a resilient little boy who has suffered enough. Lets show the world what resilience looks like. Donate $100, $50, $25, or whatever you can now to support Michael. All monies donated will be used for Michaels medical needs and to ensure we can provide him with the care he will need for the rest of his life.
 
You have all had Michaels back. As a motheras Michaels motherI am moved to tears seeing all of the good in this world when I think about each of you who have stepped up and who have been there for my family. Thank you for loving him and us.
 
Sincerely-
 
Tiffany Morones-Suttle and Family