Olga
continues positively with her recovery and fortunately she continues to receive
support from many people including friends and family. Since March to today, the cannula has
been removed, she started to have more mobility on her left side and continues
forward one baby step at a time.
All of you who have supported and helped Olga emotionally, economically,
religiously, etc, should feel proud that your support has truly helped Olga
progress to where she is today.
She could have not done it without your support.
Olga has
participated in Mother’s Day 5k Race in Mexico City. In less than two weeks, (September 2nd), Olga
will join thousands of national and international runners at the XXX Maratón Internacional de la Ciudad de México. There
will be around 20,000 participants.
We are asking for your support along the 42km. This will be one more step towards Olga’s recovery. The
course for both ½ marathon and marathon are listed in the following link. < COURSE>
She will
participate in the Marathon with 3 objectives. The first one is to raise awareness on TMB (Tuberculosis
Meningitis). The second is the personal challenge to complete a Mexico City
Marathon. Finally, the third objective is to raise funds for Olga’s
rehabilitaion and recovery.
Tuberculosis
meningitis (TBM) is the most severe form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. TBM a
medical emergency, is still a major cause of serious illness in many parts of
the world. TBM remains difficult to diagnose, and it is usually due to
hematogenous dissemination of the tubercle bacillus. The exact incidence and
prevalence are not known. The clinical spectrum is broad and may be
non-specific making early diagnosis difficult. Improved outcome requires early
recognition and treatment of these conditions. TBM is
caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) and is the most common
form of central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis (TB). TBM is associated with
a high frequency of neurologic sequelae and mortality if not treated promptly.
Please
help us with a donation so that we continue to raise TBM awareness and to
continue help Olga with her recovery. 15% of all donations will be to continue
raise awareness about TBM and to help other families under our current
situation. Your contribution will help many.
Thanks
for your support and hope to see you on September 2. Greetings from Olga.
