Johnstown Lizzy Kennedy Fears Losing Gymnastics and Softball as TFCC Tear and POTS Threaten Her Health, Needing Urgent Surgery to Avoid Permanent Wrist Damage
Kennedy doesn't have insurance to help cover the expenses and the cost of surgery is overwhelming.
November 22, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on November 20, 2026
Lizzy Kennedy is a determined young athlete whose life was turned upside down by ongoing medical issues. She was diagnosed with a TFCC tear and is living with POTS.
Due to her medical condition, she had given up gymnastics and is at risk of losing softball.
Lizzy Kennedy hopes for a brighter future. (Source: GoFundMe)Lizzy Kennedy is a young athlete with a passion for two very different sports.
Her first love is gymnastics, where she enjoys the challenge and grace of the sport. Likewise, she brings her energy to the softball field.
Playing softball is a special joy for her, as it brings her both great happiness and a strong sense of connection with her teammates.
Kennedy has been a dedicated and joyful athlete, balancing the individual focus of gymnastics with the team spirit of softball.
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Lizzy Kennedy Faced More Than Her Share of Challenges
Lizzy Kennedy is a fighter, but now her world has been turned upside down, and she faces her most formidable challenge.
She is diagnosed with a painful TFCC tear in her wrist and POTS, a condition that affects her nervous system.
Kennedy’s love for sports is slipping away.
She has already been forced to give up gymnastics, and now her beloved softball is at risk. She could face permanent damage without urgent surgery to repair her wrist, ending her athletic dreams for good.
The young athlete lacks the insurance needed to cover this critical procedure, and the financial burden is overwhelming.
Thus, to help Kennedy financially. Every donation will go directly to her surgery, offering her a chance to heal, return to the field, and reclaim the active life she misses so much.
Netizens’ support will help to reduce the financial burden and give her hope for a brighter future. Please consider donating and sharing her story.
Your generosity will provide more than just financial relief. It will give a determined young woman the hope for a healthier, happier tomorrow.
Best wishes for Lizzy Kennedy’s health and a swift return.
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In Case You Didn’t Know
- A TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) tear is an injury to the soft tissues on the pinky side of the wrist that provide stability to the carpal bones.
- Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) is a condition in which your heart rate increases rapidly when you stand up from sitting or lying down, often making you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.
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