Each year, as we blow out the candles on another milestone, we reflect on the lives touched and stories of resilience that define our mission. Your generosity has empowered us to offer comprehensive care to individuals like Lorenza Rodriguez. Lorenza's two-decade journey with trigeminal neuralgia was fraught with shock-like, agonizing pain in the cheeks, jaw, lips, and nose. Talking, eating, or even the slightest breeze triggered excruciating pain for Lorenza.
Despite numerous setbacks, her search for relief brought her to Grace Medical Home. Here, Michelle Cornell, APRN, with her neurosurgical expertise, became Lorenza's beacon of hope, guiding her toward the specialized care she needed.
Through Grace's collaborative efforts with one of our generous hospital partners, Lorenza underwent a series of treatments, each a testament to resilience and hope. Despite setbacks, including unsuccessful surgeries and temporary relief, Michelle’s advocacy for Lorenza ultimately led to a breakthrough. With stereotactic radiosurgery, beam-precise radiation therapy, Lorenza finally found relief from the grips of this debilitating condition, embracing a newfound sense of joy and freedom.
Lorenza's story is a testament to the transformative impact of compassionate healthcare and the power of your ongoing support. I am humbled by the opportunity to witness the transformative impact of your generosity firsthand. Your support not only sustains our mission but also empowers us to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and ensure that every individual who walks through our doors feels valued, respected, and loved.
In honor of Grace Medical Home's 14th birthday, I invite you to join us once again in extending the gift of grace to those in need. Thanks to the generosity of the Heart of Florida United Way, your gift will be matched up to $100,000, doubling the impact of your donation and enabling us to reach even more individuals like Lorenza, ensuring that no one is left behind in their journey towards health and wholeness.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, our dedicated staff, and the countless individuals whose lives you have touched, I extend my deepest gratitude for your continued support and prayers. Together, we are celebrating a milestone and reaffirming our commitment to extending hope, healing, and grace to all who seek it.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Michael Aitcheson Chair
Board of Directors
