Blanca Avila Santana

Blanca was 12 years old when her condition of Guillain-Barré syndrome almost took her life. She was in a medically induced coma so the doctors could effectively diagnose and treat her. During this time, her family experienced many expensive and unplanned medical bills. In response, the local community rallied to organize a fundraiser. After a successful fundraiser and some help from Doxa, Blanca’s family could completely focus on her full recovery. The Doxa community also offered their continual support through encouraging messages along the way. She is now dancing again with Doxa’s dance group. Her amazing recovery and being a valued part of Doxa’s community ensures she will always have people to support her, regardless of what life throws her way.