Introducing Paige Marie Grimmick age 10

In 2008, Paige was Diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, (NF1) and has received several MRI’s to closely watch this disease. In 2013 she underwent surgery to remove a tumor that grew on her spine, heart and lung. They successfully removed the tumor from her spine, yet due to the intensity of this surgery they did not perform the second part and have monitored the tumor which touches her heart and lung. In a recent MRI, they discovered that Paige’s spine has gone from a 20% curvature to an almost 90%. She was sent to Boston Children's Hospital by her Neurosurgeon for a second opinion and surgery was scheduled for March, 2015. She will endure an intense 4-6 weeks of traction on her spine to relieve some of the curve followed by spinal surgery with a one week recovery then to return home. A fundraiser has been set up https://www.gofundme.com/me2gic ACCFCB is also assisting with Paige's travel and medical expenses.