KATHRYN ATTENDED GRADUATION and pain was controlled enough from 2 Ketamine treatments that she enjoyed the event and was able to have a few people over the next day to celebrate, PRAISE GOD! (We posted graduation pics on Facebook but I apologize for the delay in updating here.)
Kathryn’s senior class raised awareness and around $900 cash for CRPS research in honor of Kathryn. WOW, thank you to the many students and staff who gave so generously! Mrs Cranor, you are amazing for spearheading a fundraiser, thank you with all our hearts! And thank you to the many teachers and administrators who helped, supported and told the story of CRPS to interested students, YOU ARE ALL OUR AWARENESS HEROES!!
At Kathryn’s Graduation Dr. Newsome, the superintendent of CCPS, highlighted Kathryn’s story! Considering all the difficult challenges faced and surmounted by many Manchester High School 2015 seniors, Kathryn and her family were humbled beyond words that her story would be highlighted. Much joy and thankfulness that a stadium full of people heard the initials CRPS, the name Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and a frank description of the extremely difficult disorder. Awareness was blended with hope as all heard the courage with which Kathryn approaches succeeding through extreme pain. It was a GREAT DAY FOR AWARENESS!! Thank you Mr. Koste and Dr. Newsome!
Thank you Dr. Millhouse and Senior Class Sponsors for making sure Kathryn was as comfortable as possible during graduation!
As the mom of a child with CRPS the feeling of watching a child push through countless absences and unrelenting illness for 7 years to complete school with honors… it’s beyond words.
Congratulations My Missy, you are an amazing young lady! Next… Virginia Commonwealth University!!
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