I’ve seen my fair share of injustice in this world. But let me tell you, a few things hit as hard as Kaitlyn’s story.
Kaitlyn is a med student—a fighter with a heart bigger than most. She’s dedicated her life to helping others, volunteering at clinics for underserved communities while working her way through medical school. She’s the kind of person who dreams of making the world a better place, one patient at a time.
But right now, Kaitlyn isn’t fighting for someone else’s life. She’s fighting for herself.
She has a rare autoimmune disorder called ITP, which means her immune system attacks her blood platelets. Without platelets, there’s nothing to stop internal bleeding. She’s lived with this condition for three years, and despite trying every treatment available, nothing worked.
Then, a few weeks ago, she landed in the ER with spontaneous internal bleeding. It could’ve killed her. But her doctor had one last option: a medication called Promacta. It’s a pill that could stabilize her condition and give her a fighting chance.
Kaitlyn walked into the pharmacy with hope. She walked out with devastation.
The cost of the medication? Over $8,000 a month!
Her insurance company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, refused to cover it. They said no. No to saving her life. No to helping a future doctor get back on her feet.
Let that sink in for a moment. Kaitlyn, a medical student drowning in debt just to help others, is being forced to fight her insurance company while literally fighting to stay alive.
She’s now stuck on temporary treatments—harsh immunosuppressants that weaken her already fragile body and leave her unable to volunteer or fully engage in her education. All because her insurance company decided her life wasn’t worth the cost of a pill.
I know what you’re thinking. How can this be allowed? How can an insurance company turn its back on someone like Kaitlyn?
It’s because they think people like her don’t have the strength or resources to resist. They rely on silence, delay tactics, and red tape, thinking the people they deny will just give up.
But Kaitlyn isn’t giving up. She’s using her voice—not just for herself, but for the thousands of others who’ve been denied life-saving treatments. And at Ted Law Firm, we won’t let her fight alone.
This isn’t just about insurance policies. It’s about humanity. It’s about standing up for the people who feel powerless and saying, “We’ve got your back.”
To Kaitlyn: You’ve already inspired so many of us. You’re not just a fighter but a light in the darkness. We’re standing with you every step of the way.
And to anyone reading this who feels moved by her story, let’s show Kaitlyn that she’s not alone. If you can, support her GoFundMe. She shouldn’t have to rely on charity to survive, but until we win this fight, every little bit helps.
Insurance companies may say no—but we don’t. Let’s fight for what’s right, together.
Attorney Ted Sink, founder of The Ted Law Firm, is a Yale, Stanford Business School, and Charleston School of Law graduate and former marketing executive who built a 7-figure law practice, earning millions for his clients. With experience in both law and advertising, Ted has been recognized in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the ABA Journal. He speaks at industry conferences on marketing and law firm management, sharing insights from his unique background to help other firms grow. When not working, Ted enjoys traveling, diving, and dog-sitting golden retrievers.
