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
42%
of Hispanic people – including youth – report never having visited a medical provider
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.
