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Today is my birthday, and I am grateful to God for another year.
I am turning 28 years old! I am a college graduate of UNT, a member of the US Army, and most of all, a proud co-founder of NachoBirthday. I believe there is no better way to celebrate this year than via my own very platform, as I donate this day to someone very dear to me, Jessica McClure.
While studying at UNT, I met Lanett McClure who at the time worked in UNT's multicultural department. She introduced me to her daughter, Jessica, who at the time needed tutoring. As a broke college student I could use the money. Little did I know that meeting this 16 year old girl was going to teach me things worth more than money and literally change my life forever. On one hand I was teaching her biology and chemistry, and on the other, learning true resiliency, strength in weakness, and faith to always push forward, while living life with gratefulness.
You see, Jessica was born with cerebral palsy and dystonia, a neurological disorder in which sustained muscle contractions causes twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. As at the time we met, she had undergone 2 brain surgeries with leads in her brain to help minimize her symptoms. She is currently awaiting a third surgery, since one of the lead in her brain stopped working properly, now giving room for multiple dystonic storms. But through all this she holds strong, and likes to tell me of her dreams to help people in the future. This is why I would like to see her being helped in the present.
My goal for starting this NachoBirthday campaign is to help her get a service dog. Although she is awaiting surgery; but with or without the surgery, she is in need of a service dog. She actually plans on going to college for public health and a service dog will go a long way. It will cost nothing less than $20,000 to acquire one, and this where you guys come in. I need your help to make a difference this year. To my family, friends, and people with good hearts out there, I am reaching out to you to give your support in acquiring this dog.
We would send out lots of hugs, shout outs, add credits with the name of donors to the end of this video as you donate. Jessica agreed to name her dog after whoever gives her the most donation (of course only if it’s fine by you).
Please, as you donate to this campaign, also share it with your friends and loved ones. The more people share and donate, the quicker we can make a difference in the life of this wonderful girl!
God bless!
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NachoBirthday 01,Jun 2015
Happy Birthday Dapo you are a great friend and brother... Jessica is super cool person and I pray the surgery goes well and the service dog helps!
Ryan Ogbeide 01,Jun 2015 This person shared this campaign.
Happy Birthday Fam - Ryan O
NachoBirthday 02,Jun 2015
Happy Birthday Jessica you are amazing
NachoBirthday 03,Jun 2015
I know when times are tough things always work out for the best and people will come together for you.-Dan Keplinger
NachoBirthday 03,Jun 2015
Jessica, I heard you have been down lately. I want you to stay strong, and know you have a lot of admirers out there who believe in your strength and faith. I will continue to support you as much as I can. God is your true strength. Love you
NachoBirthday 04,Jun 2015
Hey
Dapo Oremade 04,Jun 2015 This person shared this campaign.
You have a wonderful smile Jessica
NachoBirthday 04,Jun 2015
Yes she does
NachoBirthday 16,Jun 2015
You both are adorable! Best of luck to you both
NachoBirthday 23,Jun 2015
Happy
NachoBirthday 26,Jun 2015
Hi Dapo and Jessica. We are currently training a service dog for our son so we know how wonderful and special such dogs are. Hope this allows you to get that new best friend real soon.
Dapo Oremade 06,Aug 2015 This person shared this campaign.
Jessica had a successful surgery. Glory be to God.
Dapo Oremade 06,Aug 2015 This person shared this campaign.
Thanks all for your prayers
Dapo Oremade 09,Sep 2015 This person shared this campaign.
Thanks to everyone who supported
Gabby Springer 04,Apr 2016
happy birthday
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You are awesome girl! I hope people see this video and appreciate you, and of course donate. Just keep living your dream... lots of love...