Welcome To Resilience, Inclusion, Support , Empowerment ( RISE ) GBS
Helping underserved youth with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) find hope, resources, and community.
The Reality for Underserved Youth in the U.S.
66%
of health professional shortage areas are rural, leaving many teens without access to specialists
Strength in Every Step Forward
Just like every young athlete pushing through challenges on the field, teens with Guillain-Barré Syndrome deserve the chance to rise, recover, and thrive. At RISE GBS, we believe resilience isn’t only about statistics — it’s about giving real youth the support they need to keep moving forward.
My Journey with Guillain-Barré Syndrome
“As a teenager, I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome — a term I had never heard before. The sites I searched about this condition were written for adults and medical professionals, not teens like me. I was feeling alone. I was afraid. I was confused. I quickly realized that if you lack financial resources, a solid insurance policy, and access to an excellent hospital, your chances of survival decrease. I therefore created RISE GBS to give underserved youth with this condition a community, resources, and, most importantly, a voice.”
🎯Our Mission
Making Every Teen’s Journey Easier
Our mission is simple: No teen should go through Guillain-Barré Syndrome alone – or without access to the care and resources they need to thrive.
