From November 13 to 16, enjoy a “Help Hope Sparkle” Holiday Bazaar at Sisters Fire Department with an array of holiday gifts, crafts, and baked goods for a cause. Funds raised will benefit the nonprofit Help Hope Live in honor of Tracy Lynn Hendrickson, a Sisters resident facing overwhelming medical expenses.
Holiday Bazaar Details
When: Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16
• Thursday, November 13: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday Nov 14-15: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, November 16: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Sisters Fire Department Community Room at 301 S Elm Street, Sisters, OR 97759
What: Holiday Bazaar “Help Hope Sparkle” featuring handmade craft items, jewelry, baked goods, and holiday gifts plus music.
Cause: Funds raised will offset medical expenses via the nonprofit Help Hope Live in honor of Tracy Lynn Hendrickson.
Cost: Free to shop. Become a table vendor for $25.
Event Contact: Wendy Bachmeier at 541-389-6859 or wjbachmeier@gmail.com
Can’t Make It? Donate: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/25259/
Tracy’s Story
55-year-old Tracy Lynn Hendrickson is a Sisters resident living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or EDS. The diagnosis leads to debilitating pain and the need for frequent surgeries and specialized medical care.
In addition to the immense physical and emotional challenges of the diagnosis, including difficulty even getting accurately diagnosed to begin with, Tracy also faces debilitating medical costs to stay healthy that insurance won’t fully cover.
Among those costs are medical flights and relocations to receive life-changing surgical interventions out of state. Tracy’s specialist teams require not just flights outside of Oregon but also out-of-pocket co-pays that will exceed $11,000.
That’s why Tracy’s community turned to the trusted nonprofit Help Hope Live for medical fundraising. Donations are tax deductible at: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/25259/
“I’m excited and hoping I’ll be able to live the rest of my life with a little less pain,” Tracy explained. “Just knowing there are doctors who believe what I tell them and understand what I’m going through is a relief. Both of my doctors have cried with me.”
“Even accepting her body’s limitations, Hendrickson chooses hope and gratitude,” wrote one interviewer. “If anyone can overcome these immense obstacles, it’s her.”
Unlike a GoFundMe campaign, donations to Help Hope Live are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and all funds raised will be administered by the nonprofit to cover verified medical and related expenses. Help Hope Live verifies medical and financial need for every patient.
Help Hope Live is a national nonprofit that specializes in engaging communities in secure, tax-deductible fundraising campaigns for people who need a transplant or are affected by a catastrophic injury or illness. Since 1983, campaigns organized by Help Hope Live have raised over $193 million to pay patient expenses, assistingmore than 25,000 patient families.
This story is based on submitted information and has not been verified by our news team
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