Donation Boxes at Utah County Taco Time Locations

I am happy to share with you some wonderful news!

You can now donate to

Hope for Holli 

at any of the following 

Taco Time

locations:

Provo - 960 S. University Provo UT, 84601 - North of the Provo Towne Centre
Provo - 388 W 2230 N Plum Tree Shopping Center Provo, UT 84604
Orem - 1100 W. 800 North , Orem, UT 84057 - Near Winco

American Fork - 802 E. State Street , American Fork, UT 84003
Highland - 5348 W 11000 N , Highland, UT 84003
Lehi - 1750 W Main St , Lehi, UT 84043

In my most recent visit to the states I have made a new effort in bringing forth this foundation in hopes of helping Holli in her continual need for surgery. It's been over a year now since my first efforts to help Holli began. It started off wonderfully and many people showed great love and support though online donations. Though soon after, efforts had to be put on hold until all legal efforts in creating a foundation were made. Those efforts are still in full force and the process to have the articles needed for tax exemption are in progress.

Meanwhile I have received much help from family and friends in continuing efforts to raise money for Holli's medical bills and surgery. Due to their support this wonderful opportunity with Taco Time has come through. My Uncle who is part owner of these Taco Time's made it possible for these boxes to be placed in these 6 locations.

What a miracle!?! I could not be more excited and grateful for the many good people who are willing to help by donating to this cause!

This summer I was able to spend some time with Holli and saw that thankfully, her condition is stable for the moment, though it is just a matter of time before the nerve damage around her bladder --which enables her bladder to function properly, thus effecting the kidneys because her body cannot flush toxins and fluid correctly-- could eventually lead to another case of complete kidney and renal failure, which she experienced in March 2009. If this were to happen again she may not come out with functioning kidney's, and will need to be put on a kidney donation list. This surgery is a preventative measure to ensure that this does not happen.

Not only has Holli suffered a tremendous amount of pain in the past year due to the kidney and renal failure, but also her pain and suffering from Fibromyalga is ever present. Visits to the hospital are frequent, keeping her from the ability to go to work consistently. In June 2010 Holli was let go from the company she had worked for for nearly 8 years. Which is a detestation to her and her family as it had been one of the only consistent sources of income her family has had during this time.

I ask that if you are unable to support by monetary means that you help in the uplifting of Holli's spirits by words of encouragement. You are welcome to leave comments on her Firbro blog or her personal blog.


Thank you all for your continued support for Holli.

Love,
McKenna Åkebrand