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T M C » P U L S E | N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 8 36 From $250,000 Garden Homes • East of Main • Just South of 610 Near Stella Link and Willow Bend • Below market 100% financing with no PMI available • Featuring 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2-car garages • Gated community with low HOA fees close to the Medical Center • Ample green space for pets • OPEN HOUSES Thurs & Fri 3-5:30 PM, Sat & Sun, 11 AM- 5:30 PM C O N T E M P O R A R Y G A R D E N H O M E S C a l l G e o r g e B a l l a a t 8 3 2 - 4 5 5 - 6 4 1 1 c o n t e m p o ra r y g a rd e n h o m e s . c o m Why rent when you can own? Shauntelle Rings the Bell Irish teen's viral video raises money for her cancer treatment at Texas Children's Hospital I n 2017, teenager Shauntelle Tynan uploaded a tearful video to her YouTube channel revealing that she could no longer get the treatment she needed in her home country of Ireland for her rare form of cancer. "The only worldwide specialist is in Texas," Tynan said to the camera in reference to Texas Children's Hospital. But, she added, "traveling to Texas comes with a price." Tynan went on to explain that after a short trip to Houston, the specialists she worked with told her she would need to relocate to the city for successful treatment. Her disease, known as Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), is so rare that it affects only 1 to 2 in 100,000 people, according to the National Institutes of Health. Tynan's case was espe- cially complicated, making her specific condition one in millions. "The doctors in Texas told me that if I don't come for at least 12 months, then they don't have a great chance of helping me survive," she said in the video. "There is no European specialist." Her hope, she said, was that anyone watching the video would share it, and, if they could, perhaps host a fundraiser or donate "even one euro." Hers was a live-or-die plea. "I really want to raise this money," she said, crying. "Because I don't want to die." Within days, Tynan's video went viral. Today, the video has gotten more than 85,000 views and, most important, the social media expo- sure helped Tynan's family raise more than $700,000 for moving, medical and living expenses. Tynan traveled to Houston sooner than she intended. Her health had deteriorated so much that her physician, Kenneth McClain, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Histiocytosis Program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers, urged her to remain in Texas and begin aggressive chemotherapy. Over the course of a year and a half, Tynan underwent numerous treatments—some of which were still in clinical trials—as McClain and his team worked to rid her body of the cancer. It was a physical and emo- tional roller coaster, but a journey made possible through the dona- tions she received from individuals and charitable organizations. "There were so many times where we would give ourselves a limit and think we'd be going Offer valued at $39. Valid for new patients only. See clinic for chiropractor(s)' name and license info. Clinics managed and/or owned by franchisee or Prof. Corps. Restrictions may apply to Medicare eligible patients. Individual results may vary. © 2018 The Joint Corp. All Rights Reserved. The Joint Chiropractic ® is a registered trademark of The Joint Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. thejoint.com NO INSURANCE NEEDED OPEN EVENINGS & WEEKENDS WALK-INS WELCOME 30+ HOUSTON AREA LOCATIONS Join the millions of Americans who have found relief, recovery and wellness, through chiropractic's natural drug-free approach. We've Got You Covered! B y A l e x a n d r a B e c k e r