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Meg's Fight Against an Eating Disorder

$2596raised of $4500 goal
57%

Organizer: Courtney Beneficiary: Eating Disorder Treatment for Meg

Please help an incredible girl in her fight against this horrible disease!

Many of you know Meg and how incredible and special this girl is. And if not, please trust me when I say that you would come to know that after just a few minutes with her. Meg is thoughtful and vibrant, is a lover of traveling and coffee, is the kind of friend anyone would be lucky to have, and wants more than anything to be truly alive during her lifetime. This beautiful soul is also currently at war with an eating disorder that she has been battling for 7 years. This girl is fighting so hard and is giving everything she has to pursuing recovery. She is looking at every treatment option, knowing that what she needs right now is professional help. Unfortunately such help isn't cheap, as all too many people have learned the hard way. Insurance is hit or miss when it comes to this illness that has the highest death rate of any mental illness. But Meg is fighting. Meg is fighting for her life. I have complete faith that she will get through this. But getting professional help is the first step, and she can't do that without support. So please, please consider donating to this fund to help Meg pay for treatment. Any amount would be an incredible gift. Meg had nothing to do with setting up this page, but your generosity will mean so much to her. Thank you, and peace and love to you.
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Updates

03/13/2013
by Courtney
Hi everyone! 
Again I have to start this message by saying THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has been donating and spreading the word. Only a week has passed when I initially set this fundraiser goal at $300, not knowing what sort of response to expect, and we've raised over half the amount Meg needs to pay her $4500 insurance deductible!!! Meg was able to buy a plane ticket to a treatment center and begin treatment on Monday thanks to this money. She is now getting the professional help she needs and is on the road to the health and happiness she deserves. I've just extended the fundraiser deadline, and I'm hoping now to just keep it going until the goal amount is reached because I believe we can do this! So let's keep spreading the word please, and again thank you so much for everything you've done! Peace and love to you all. :)


03/09/2013
by Courtney
Alright, the goal amount has been changed to $4500 because that's the amount Meg needs to pay insurance for this treatment! I believe we can get there! Thanks so much again to everyone for helping get to this point. <3


03/09/2013
by Courtney

Hello everyone! I don't even know where to begin in describing how blown away I am by the generosity of so many wonderful people. What you are doing here is beyond words. I hope you can feel the gratitude and love being radiated your way. :) Again, thank you, thank you, thank you.

I wanted to update everyone on why the goal amount has changed and how this fundraiser has already served to help Meg. I initially set the goal at $300, having no idea what sort of response this would generate. I thought maybe a few people would see it and chip in what they could. I never expected this. The very first donation met that goal, and word about this fundraiser began spreading like wildfire. The goal amount was raised again and after 6 hours of this fundraiser being active, over $1000 had been raised.

I talked with Meg (who again had nothing to do with creating this fundraiser, but who has expressed the deepest gratitude for your kindness and support), and she told me her insurance deductible is $6000, so I changed the goal amount to that. Since then, Meg has received word that she has been accepted to a residential treatment facility. She wasn't sure she'd be able to afford to go, but thanks to your efforts she is heading there early next week! With these funds, she was able to buy the plane ticket that will make this possible. She has taken out a loan to ensure that she can start the treatment she needs immediately, which she was able to do thanks to knowing these funds are coming in.

I might raise the goal and extend the fundraiser in order to help Meg with this loan, and we'll just see what we can raise for her! But I just wanted to let you all know that because of you, Meg is on the way to getting the help she needs to defeat this disease!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have done so much to help a beautiful person and are inspiring me and so many more. Thank you. :')




03/07/2013
by Courtney
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU so unbelievably much for your generosity and support. I wish I had the words to express my gratitude all and what this means for Meg. You are all such beautiful people. :')

Supporters

Anonymous
donated$10.00
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Best wishes!



Destiny
donated$50.00
Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Hoping that this can help. She's beautiful and strong and nobody deserves to be without help for this disease.



Patti Parisella
donated$50.00
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

From a friend of a friend. My heart and prayers are with you and your family and friends.



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Tuesday, March 19, 2013



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Friday, March 15, 2013



Helen and Tommy Martin
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, March 13, 2013



Mary aka semisanityplea
donated$20.00
Monday, March 11, 2013

<333



Kelly Connors
donated$30.00
Monday, March 11, 2013

Megan, you have always been one of my closest and most amazing friends. I love every inch of you and I think you are beyondddd gorgeous! I am so proud of you for being so brave and having the courage to take on this battle! You are so strong and I don't have a doubt in my mind about you being able to overcome this disease. I love you so much beautiful and I can't wait to see your face as soon as possible...plus we gotta be able to sing together so hurry back gorgeous <3



saxton family
donated$20.00
Monday, March 11, 2013

Much love.



Shauna Weber
donated$35.00
Monday, March 11, 2013



Sarah Morrow
donated$50.00
Monday, March 11, 2013

A survivor is a hero. You're my hero Megan!



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Sunday, March 10, 2013

Meg, you are so amazing and so loved. Never forget those two things. Keep fighting, girl. You are going to beat this.



Sarah Orcutt
donated$25.00
Saturday, March 09, 2013

I know we rarely ever speak and such, but I want the best for you because you deserve the help you want/need. Receiving the right treatment can be hard to get sometimes (I would know personally). I know that this isn't a lot, but just remember that I do care about you girl<3



Frank
donated$50.00
Saturday, March 09, 2013

I don't really know you and you definitely don't know me, But I know you'll appreciate this random generosity. Use it as fuel to get you through, Knowing that strangers care about you. (the spontaneous poem is free)



Anonymous
donated$15.00
Saturday, March 09, 2013

Meg you are an angel and one of the most brave, courageous and beautiful girls I have come across in my life with an absolutely dazzling personality to match. You deserve every inch of freedom and there's no doubt in my mind that you will get it, one way or another.



Cody Robbins
donated$30.00
Saturday, March 09, 2013

I just feel like I should keep giving while I can. After having a good friend (Nicole) go through having an eating disorder and not know how to help, I am so glad that I can help one of her friends. I will be praying ceaselessly and donating as much as I can until this fundraiser is over.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013

I do not know you personally, but I'm praying for you!



Alia Rafiq
donated$20.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

Keep fighting! You got this, girl.



Stephan & Sarah Bitel
donated$50.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

Wishing you lots of strength and love!



Anonymous
donated$250.00
Friday, March 08, 2013



Jeremiah Strother
donated$25.00
Friday, March 08, 2013



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

You got this girl!!!!!!!!! Beat this disease into the damn ground <3



Cody Robbins
donated$50.00
Friday, March 08, 2013



Nicole, Nick and Donna Pappe
donated$25.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

We are praying for you. You are not alone..you are loved!



Sam
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013

I've never met you - but your sister's pretty damn cool and apparently we have the same taste in music. Even total strangers on the other side of the country have your back!



Olivia
donated$10.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

My thoughts are with you Meg! I know how hard it is. Recovery is possible I promise, I'm living proof. Never stop fighting <3



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

Love you, Megan! To more hot chocolate nights together <3



Katie King
donated$20.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

I don't know you personally, but I know Nicole Pappe. 1. She loves you. 2. My heart hurts for you because I have been there and am still on the long road of recovery. 3. I will fight with you. 4. You are not alone, NEVER alone. 5. Remember, if at first you don't "succeed" try, try again. 6. You CAN beat this!



Mike and Hing Lorello
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013

We're praying for you Megan!



teafish
donated$10.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

Every day I see you on my dash I'm inspired. You're fighting spirit to beat this is not just amazing but it gives hope to me and to people who are struggling wondering if they can fight it. I'm so enthralled with your determination and strength I know it's only a test of time. In the words of Saige, "You will be free." Much love, Sibylle



Rebekah
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013

I can't give much but as a fellow recoverer I wish you all the best. Even though I don't personally know you, I'll be praying for you and your recovery process. You CAN beat this!!!



Anne
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013

Meg you have many people sending you love and strength. Hang in there, better days are coming.



Natalie Moriarty
donated$100.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

Wishing you strength and courage to win your battle!



Rae Loesch
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013

Don't give up.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013



klitster
donated$15.00
Friday, March 08, 2013

Hey, I hope everything works out! You're strong!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, March 08, 2013

Wishing you the best of luck and lots of love!



Anonymous
donated$300.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Remember that wherever you are, there are lots of people who love you.



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Good luck. I really hope you get to this, you deserve it so much



Matthew Wright
donated$25.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Love you Meg and I hope this helps.



Paige
donated$25.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

love you so much megan <333



Keith H
donated$25.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013



Elisa Lorello
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Love you, Megan!



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013



Anonymous
donated$100.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

You deserve this more than anyone I know. I am so proud of you, Meg. You can do this.



mckenzie
donated$10.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

love and light for your soul



Mike Hartman
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, March 07, 2013



ecatcipation-proclamation
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, March 07, 2013

You got this girl. Sorry this is all i could give now but tomorrow is payday!!! xoxoxo



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

Remember that you can get better and are completely worth recovery!



Mel Avocado
donated$10.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

I can only give a few dollars (tight on money) but I hope it helps! I've followed you on tumblr for a while now (I'm eklektikavrgjoe) and it pains me to think of you fighting so hard and not being able to make it simply because you didn't have the money. If I believed in any capacity, I'd pray for you. In the mean time, I'll root for you and give what I can. Much love to you and your family.



Sue Villani
donated$50.00
Thursday, March 07, 2013

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