Gas South Makes Ivy’s Dreams A Reality!

At only two years old, Ivy’s life changed forever when she was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome – a kidney disorder for which there is currently no cure. Now, nine years later, sweet Ivy has been on Prednisone since her diagnosis, which has affected her growth.

Throughout the years of battling the side effects of Nephrotic Syndrome and Ulcerative Colitis, Ivy has missed a lot of school and spent a considerable amount of time in miserable pain. Some of the children at Ivy’s school can be cruel, and unfortunately, she has been bullied for several years. Ivy doesn’t present as a stereotypical sick child, and Nephrotic Syndrome isn’t ubiquitous, so the bullies have used this as ammunition.

However, Ivy is joyful, thoughtful, and bubbly. She is incredibly close with her older sister, Stormie, and her mom, Tina, and both would do anything to bring Ivy joy. Together, they are an unshakable unit.

These girls represent a sisterhood like the one Taylor Swift shares with her girl squad. Taylor Swift is also one of Ivy’s favorite artists, and she loves listening to the Debut and Fearless albums to stay positive on hard days.

At our Send-Off Celebration in February, Carley Stephens, Manager of Community of Affairs at Gas South, Fairy Godparent volunteer, and champion for Bert’s Big Adventure, joined our magical morning and surprised Ivy and her family with the BIG NEWS!

Ivy, her beautiful sister, Stormie, and her incredible mom, Tina, will experience Taylor Swift’s The Era’s Tour from EPIC floor-level seats this November! Gas South also gifted the threesome with glittering customized outfits, cowboy boots, and, of course … friendship bracelets! To put the icing on the cake, Gas South has arranged a phenomenal limousine to take Ivy and her family to and from this once-in-a-lifetime evening!

Thank you so much to our friends at Gas South for making Ivy’s dreams a reality!