Rally for Roslyn

Roslyn Helmedach and her family need your help.

Roslyn has a rare disease called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with multiple other diagnosis. In order for Roslyn to be able to live an independent life and continue to grow, her doctors have told the family she needs a service dog.

Roslyn and her mom went to an interview in Dobbs Ferry, New York last month. She worked with a few dogs and the team at E.C.A.D. ( Educated Canine Assistance Dogs) also agreed and accepted Roslyn into their program to get a dog.

The big issue is the cost, which is $10,000 to begin with. This will get her to the facility to train with the dog that has been chosen for her and trained especially to help her. In the future, the family will need to raise another $15,000 this will ensure if and when she needs the next dog, it will be there for her.

This includes lodging, training, and all requirements for the dog to be certified and also return trips and all the support services she will need. It also includes the team coming to the school to educate the students about the dog. It would be great if people could help out with donations.

If you follow the GoFundMe site, you will see many people are helping. With your help this can become a reality very soon. We thank you all for your help.

It has been said it takes a village to raise a child — well let me tell you one thing we have learned is it takes at least a few small towns to make this a reality.

Please help even just a dollar will get Roslyn a step closer to her so needed service dog. There is much more information on the GoFundMe page. gofund.me/gakz3o