Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Congressman Kerry Bentivolio, Michigan 11th District

Dear Congressman Bentivolio:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Andrew Harris, Maryland 1st District

Dear Congressman Harris:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Steve Scalise, Louisiana 1st District

Dear Congressman Scalise:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman John Fleming, Louisiana 4th District

Dear Congressman Fleming:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Bill Cassidy, Louisiana 6th District

Dear Congressman Cassidy:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Rodney Alexander, Louisiana 5th District

Dear Congressman Alexander:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Thomas Massie, Kentucky 4th Strict

Dear Congressman Massie:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Congressman Tim Huelskamp, Kansas 1st District

Dear Congressman Huelskamp:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Steve King, Iowa 4th District

Dear Congressman King:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,


Christina Johns

Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins, Kansas 2nd District

Dear Congresswoman Jenkins:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Randy Hultgren, Illinois 14th District

Dear Congressman Hultgren:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Raul Labrador, Idaho 1st District

Dear Congressman Labrador:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Westmoreland, Georgia 3rd District

Dear Congressman Westmoreland:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Tom Price, Georgia 6th District

Dear Congressman Price:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Affordable Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Monday, October 7, 2013

Kansas Senator Jerry Moran

Dear Senator Moran:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Senator, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a senator, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Todd Young, Indiana 9th District

Dear Congressman Young:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Phil Gingrey, Georgia 11th District

Dear Congressman Gingrey:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

I realize that you appreciate the importance of financial success, but I ask you to contemplate if you had the challenges I and many disabled Americans face.  For instance, I have worked such long hours in my wheelchair that I had to be hospitalized with medical complications and surrender my position in which I was earning $24,000.  That being said, I would love to earn $172,000 so that I can readily support myself without government aide and use extra income to donate causes dear to me.  Rest assured Congressman Gingrey, that I work whenever possible and I am doing my very best to attain an income threshold that you deem insufficient, but to me would provide not only current security but enough savings for a lifetime of substantial medical expenses.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Paul Broun M.D., Georgia 10th District

Dear Congressman Broun:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  As a physician, I'm sure you can appreciate complexities of my medical condition along with the struggles other disabled Americans face - and their lifelong need for healthcare.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Trey Radel, Florida 19th District

Dear Congressman Radel:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Ted Yoho, Florida 3rd District

Dear Congressman Yoho:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Steve Southerland, Florida 2nd District

Dear Congressman Southerland:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Dennis Ross, Florida 15th District

Dear Congressman Ross:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Rich Nugent, Florida 11th District

Dear Congressman Nugent:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Ander Crenshaw, Florida 4th District

Dear Congressman Crenshaw:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Florida 12th District

Dear Congressman Bilirakis:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Doug Lambourn, Colorado 5th District

Dear Congressman Lamborn:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Cory Gardner, Colorado 4th District

Dear Congressman Gardner:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Jeff Denham, California 10th District

Dear Congressman Denham:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Ed Royce, California 39th District

Dear Congressman Royce:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Gary Miller, California 31st District

Dear Congressman Miller:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Tom McClintock, California 4th District

Dear Congressman McClintock:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Matt Salmon, Arizona 5th District

Dear Congressman Salmon:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman Paul Gosar, Arizona 4th District

Dear Congressman Gosar:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns

Congressman David Schweikert, Arizona 6th District

Dear Congressman Schweikert:

Like much of the country, I am gravely concerned over the government shutdown and particularly disheartened at the stalemate over the already passed Affordable Care Act.  I would like to tell you my story, so that you can know firsthand how valuable and essential the Affordable Care Act is.

I'm 28-years-old and have been permanently disabled since being born with spina bifida.  Thusly, I am confined to a wheelchair and have been medically challenged my whole life.  For the past several years, I have unemployed due to continued complications from my disability including: severe nerve pain, major infections, pancreatitis and several major abdominal surgeries.  Fortunately, I’ve been attached to my father’s private insurance plan but I know that other disabled and diseased citizens are not as lucky.

As I head toward an independent future, I am faced with the challenge of securing my own private insurance.  As you can imagine, this is incredibly difficult in light of my pre-existing condition.  I have worked really hard to achieve financial independence and success against pendulum of recurring medical challenges the past several years.

Congressman, I am simply a young lady who is diligently trying to overcome obstacles to pursue my personal and professional dreams.  I have had career positions with private benefits that I have had to surrender to due my health.  I have won major competitions in my field and have lost the opportunity to claim the award and reap the boost in my career due to a seizure that landed me in the hospital.  I tell this story not to illicit sympathy for myself, but to directly demonstrate the talent and efforts people like me put forward to gain stable employment.

I believe that President Obama intended to assist hard-working and persistent individuals such as myself.  Be it disease or disability, I am trying to provide a voice for many Americans trying to achieve independence and succeed entirely on the shoulders of the private sector.  When the Afford Care Act passed - I knew it would be life-changing for me as well as others in my position.

As a congressman, I am strongly urging you to appeal to fellow members of your party to cease the stalemate over the Affordable Care Act and support the President in this matter.  I believe I am exactly the type of person President Obama is intending to assist with this new law and it is my sincere hope that you too would help ease one of the many burdens I carry moving forward.  Thank you, for taking the time to read this letter and imaging yourself in my "seat".  I sincerely hope that you will work with the President and fellow members of congress to end the government shutdown and fund the Affordable Care Act.

Best Regards,
Christina Johns