2019, I was running a thriving small business, climbing, hiking, snowboarding, and a mom of two young kids. 2020, ended with me fighting for my life following Covid vaccination. My injury took me from everyday mom and small business owner, to bed-bound and totally disabled. This was not the end of my journey but rather was just the beginning. After my condition was fully studied and treated at NIH headquarters, I discovered just how many others there are out there like me. To my surprise, the NIH did not help them; nor the FDA or CDC. Seeing that help was not coming for others, I partnered with Moderna-injured orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Joel Wallskog, to launch what is now the world’s largest Covid vaccine injury advocacy organization, React19.org. Supporting over 36,000 Covid vaccine injured Americans, we provide physical, financial, and emotional support through provider networks, support groups, financial support programs, and advocacy on The Hill. To date this non-profit has issued over $850,000 to people in need for out-of-pocket medical expenses, and has earned Gold status from the non-profit watchdog Candid for financial responsibility and transparency. Being an advocate for others with an illness that has become politically charged has been a very steep learning curve, but we have a lot of knowledge to impart! We also have a modest amount of experience on how to launch a non-profit, how to setup your finances for secure and responsible book-keeping, donor networking, how to cultivate and curate messaging, and even what works and what doesn’t in Washington. We cannot provide medical advice on this but I am able to work through React19’s advocacy network to help connect with educated providers who can help. I am also able to share my own personal journey to repair my health and what are trending tests and therapeutics we are seeing at React19. *100% of the proceeds from all interactions on Minnect will go to React19’s medical grant program. Each time you ask me a question, you will help someone get access to essential medical care. Let’s Minnect!