Karen, Palmyra
Karen is currently a preschool teacher’s aide and mother of two sons from Palmyra, MO. 17 years ago, Karen was …
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Daniel, Joplin
Daniel works as a Bar Manager and Consultant at a locally-owned cocktail lounge in Joplin. Although Daniel enjoys his work, …
Ronicia, Florissant
Ronicia Otey, who goes by Ro, is a 28 year old educator, mentor, councilor, and Sickle Cell Warrior. She has …
Abby, Joplin
Abby is a 35-year-old in Joplin resident with pre-existing conditions. Before she was 20, she was diagnosed with multiple endocrine …
Andrew, Joplin
Andrew works as a chef at a small locally-owned restaurant in Joplin. In November of 2018, he sustained a deep …
Robert, St. Louis
Robert is a life-long musician and conducts the Black Tulip Chorale, St. Louis’ LGBTQIA+ friendly chorus for all genders/identities/orientations. For …
Aaron, Joplin
Aaron’s son was born on April 28th, 2017. The pregnancy seemed to go very smoothly, but when he was born, …
Shannel, St. Louis
Shannel Reed is a 36 year old woman who was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease when she was three months …
Loretta, Park Hills
Loretta’s son Wesley received a lifesaving liver transplant at the age of 2. Since then, his life has depended on …
Richard, Christian County
Richard is 50 years old and lives in Christian County. He has M.S., is unable to work, and on disability. …