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Finding Strength in the Everyday: Sevana’s Journey Forward

Sevana’s journey began at just 17, when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Over the next decade, she endured 10 surgeries and multiple recurrences. More recently, spinal tumors began pressing on her spinal cord, resulting in the loss of movement in her legs and increasing weakness in her arms. Today, she continues to fight cancer while adjusting to life with a spinal cord injury.

Despite everything, Sevana has found ways to stay positive - once turning to music and yoga to lift her spirits, and now adapting those moments to fit her new reality. But daily routines have become more difficult and unsafe than ever. Without proper equipment, even something as basic as showering requires extra effort and assistance from caregivers.

That’s where you made a difference.

Through the Keep Moving Forward Grant, you helped provide Sevana with a ShowerBuddy, giving her a safe, more accessible way to bathe. Your support eases the physical strain on both Sevana and her caregivers while restoring a sense of comfort, dignity, and independence in her daily life.

In the midst of an ongoing fight, your generosity brings relief where it’s needed most.

If you or someone you know needs help, please contact us.