Community Rallies to Help Patrice Johnson Secure Life-Saving Spine Surgery – Time is Running Out

WALDORF, Md. - Aug. 28, 2025 - PRLog -- Patrice Johnson, a beloved member of the community, has undergone urgent cervical spine surgery performed by Dr. Ehsan Jazini of the Virginia Spine Institute at Reston Hospital Center. While the surgery itself was critical to prevent permanent paralysis, Patrice still urgently needs help covering the overwhelming costs of anesthesia, therapy, rehabilitation, and recovery.

Insurance covered only $12,000 of the $38,500 procedure, leaving Patrice with more than $20,000 in expenses up front, and thousands more ahead for therapy and post-op care. She has exhausted her personal savings and retirement to move forward with the surgery, but now faces weeks of rehabilitation and time away from work without her full salary. These ongoing costs threaten to overshadow her hard-fought progress.

Why This Matters:
Patrice's surgeon had warned that three areas of her spine were dangerously exposed, leaving her at high risk of paralysis. Even simple movements, or turning in her sleep, could have left her permanently paralyzed. Thanks to the surgery, she has taken a vital first step toward safety — but without community help, her recovery is at risk.

How You Can Help:

Donate: No contribution is too small.

Share: Spread the word widely — through social media, email, churches, and community networks.

Amplify: Journalists, media outlets, and community leaders are urged to share Patrice's story so she can continue her fight.

Fundraiser Link: https://gofund.me/f11e0fd2