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Our Story

"I was told that I would never meet another person with this condition."

Melissa Dickinson's journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome was one of isolation and struggle. Featured on CNN International, her story sheds light on the challenges faced by those living with EDS.

"My joints were constantly subluxing and dislocating. I was in pain all the time."

Her path from years of misdiagnosis to founding a movement began with a single Facebook post seeking other EDS patients — and what she found was a community of thousands who had been suffering in silence.

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Our Mission

Wellspring is a 501(c)(3) organization with the purpose of raising funds for Georgia's first comprehensive EDS and Hypermobility Clinic.

Our clinic will provide:

Expert diagnosis and genetic testing
Personalized treatment plans
Care from clinicians trained in current EDS standards
Comprehensive management of common comorbid conditions

Why This Matters

EDS affects connective tissue throughout the body, causing a wide range of serious conditions:

  • Chronic pain and frequent dislocations
  • Autonomic dysfunction
  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
  • GI dysmotility disorders
  • Neurological complications
  • Circulatory system disorders
  • Orthopedic issues
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Currently, Georgians with EDS must travel out of state for specialized care or patch together treatment from doctors who may have limited understanding of their condition.

Make a Difference

Join us in making specialized care accessible to all Georgians living with EDS and Hypermobility disorders.

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