My Story…
Hi y'all!
I just turned 30 and wanted to do something special to celebrate, but I've been a lot quieter lately for one big reason in particular. I've had a continuous migraine for almost a year now and it's changed my life as I know it. After 4 hospitalizations, many ER trips and countless doctors' appts (Thank you Janene!!), I have more knowledge and tools but chronic migraine is a brutal disease. And as of yet, there is no cure.
THE BAD NEWS - Migraine research and provider training is severely underfunded by government agencies like the NIH, receiving a tiny fraction of its budget compared to other equally disabling conditions.
THE GOOD NEWS - I've had access to an incredible team of providers at the UCSF Headache Center! I completely lucked out location-wise. This team has been fundamental in supporting me with their expertise. Please help me thank my team and further migraine research towards a cure by donating or walking with Janene & I!