Why I’m doing it
My name is Jess, and I work in the QC Bios team. I was born with Spina Bifida, a neural tube defect that has caused nerve damage to the lower half of my body. However, I’m one of the lucky ones who has made it into adulthood and now lives a relatively average life, something many people who suffer with some of these conditions could only dream to have.
While I have many happy and nostalgic memories from my childhood like anyone else, my early years were also filled with hospital visits, surgeries, medical procedures, and more tears than I care to count, begging my parents to make it stop. It’s a large part of my story that has shaped who I am today, but it’s also why this cause means so much to me.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Anonymous
$22.58
Lyn Smith
$22.58
John Elliott
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Adam King
$5
Anonymous
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Deborah Felvus
$54.12
Anonymous
What a heartfelt story. Your amazing Jess.
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Kelly Watson
I’m so proud of you.
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Caitlin Williams
Jess, you are and always have been a legend and an inspiration, I'm so proud to work with you!
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Greg Mckay
Thanks for sharing your story and lucky for us we are able to experience your positive outlook every day.
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Barbara Smith
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Carla Maliandi
Jess, thank you for bravely sharing your story. It's inspiring to see that little Jess never gave up!
