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A very lucky teen in Tioga County received a bedroom remodel thanks to the Southern Tier organization, A Room to Heal. Kelsey is a typical 17-year-old in many ways, but she also lives with ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura), a blood disorder that causes dangerously low platelet counts. Because of this, she must be very cautious; even minor bumps or bruises can pose serious risks. She can\u2019t participate in sports or gym class, and she often struggles with extreme fatigue.<\/p>\n

During October, a group of volunteers with A Room to Heal transformed Kelsey\u2019s bedroom into a healing space designed just for her. Design elements included dark wall colors and furnishings, as well as light-blocking curtains, all to promote a relaxing atmosphere for daytime respite.<\/p>\n

Lots of storage options were included and can be modified as her needs change. Creating a space with bean bags and a TV to enjoy time with friends, a desk\/vanity area for schoolwork, and a quiet, dark corner for her bed, covered with new sheets and a comforter were all part of the plan.<\/p>\n

Many fun items were incorporated, including tapestries, plush pillows, lighting, and even an LED name sign to hang over her bed.<\/p>\n

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Kelsey and J\u00e1lon enjoying the new space. Photo credit: Nichole Wayman, Project Designer.<\/p><\/div>\n

What was Kelsey\u2019s response to seeing her new space for the first time? With a smile, she questioned in disbelief, \u201cIs this even my room?\u201d as she opened the door and stepped inside.<\/p>\n

Later, when asked what she enjoyed most, she answered, \u201cMy favorite thing about my room is everything \u2013 I can\u2019t just choose one thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the room reveal, Kelsey\u2019s mom, J\u00e1lon, shared, \u201cI cannot express how touched we are that Kelsey was selected for this project; being diagnosed on her 16th birthday and having the entire year flipped upside down with endless appointments, testing, and bloodwork.\u201d<\/p>\n

ITP may be an invisible autoimmune disease, but Kelsey and her mom want to express that it\u2019s a very real struggle and dangerous if not treated.<\/p>\n

J\u00e1lon added that it was great \u201cto see Kelsey smile and knowing that no matter what the day looks like or how much pain she\u2019s in, she now has a comfortable place to heal in.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was such a special project,\u201d said Laura Sehn, Executive Director of A Room to Heal. \u201cIt\u2019s hard enough being a teenager, but being a teenager with a life-threatening illness is so much harder. That\u2019s why it warmed my heart when people who have never met Kelsey stepped up to help.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added that Michelle, the project lead, created an Amazon wish list with items for the room that they shared on Facebook, and within a day, every single item had been purchased!<\/p>\n

The same day, Sehn explained, a grandmother who lost her granddaughter to ITP called to make a donation to use for Kelsey\u2019s project.<\/p>\n

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Part of the volunteer design team: Mercedes, Michelle, Laura, and Nichole. Photo provided by Nichole Wayman, Project Designer.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s hard to believe this is our 150th room project, but two things haven\u2019t changed over the years; the children we serve are so incredible, and the community never fails to make sure we have the resources needed to make their rooms special,\u201d Sehn added.<\/p>\n

In the past two years, six room projects have been in Tioga County. In prior years, the county was only averaging one a year. Sehn emphasizes, \u201cThis lets me know that the effort we\u2019ve made, spreading awareness of our services, has been working, and we are reaching the children in more rural areas that could really use our help.\u201d<\/p>\n

For this project, the organization wishes to thank Brushes Over Broome, ABACK Designs, The Goat Boy, many volunteers, and those who purchased items from the wish lists.<\/p>\n

To learn more about A Room to Heal or to volunteer for an upcoming project in your area, visit www.aroomtoheal.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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