I am Neeley, the founder of Neeley’s Chronic Joy Foundation, and I am a 17 year old who suffers from a chronic illness called Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. After being diagnosed over three years ago, I started to feel a loss of myself as well as a loss of purpose and joy.  After researching and talking to other chronically ill kids and teens, I have discovered that they all experienced some of the same feelings. These kids are such strong fighters and they deserve a chance at happiness. I hope that my foundation can help chronically ill children and teens by bringing joy and purpose into their lives.