YOU are the most important P.I.E.C.E. of your story.
The Story Behind P.I.E.C.E.S. of Peyton
My name is peyton averitt & this is my story...
In February of 2021, my whole life changed in an instant. An accidental poke in the eye was the beginning of a series of “episodes” over the next 2.5 weeks, each one progressively worse than the last. The fourth episode landed me in the Emergency Room, where I was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis. I was treated in the hospital, then was told I’d make a perfect recovery. But that did not happen. Since then, I’ve been diagnosed with a plethora of chronic illnesses. Out of the blink of an eye, I went from being a perfectly healthy, athletic 13-year-old, to a wheelchair user with constant debilitating symptoms. Some of my diagnoses include POTS, EDS, MCAS, and an underlying autoimmune disease that causes my immune system to attack otherwise healthy body organs, systems, and functions.
Founded February 2025
While I questioned why this health odyssey happened to me, I have come to realize that it’s all part of God’s plan. On the four year anniversary of my health journey at just 17 years old, I decided I wanted to make something positive out of all of it. I prayed for God o reveal His plan, a path forward, and a sense of purpose...
My Hope
With that said, welcome to P.I.E.C.E.S. of Peyton, a nonprofit organization with the mission to spread joy and love to teenagers and young adults in California who are persevering through life-altering chronic illnesses, and always remind them of one simple truth: YOU are the most important P.I.E.C.E. of your story. I hope to share the P.I.E.C.E.S of me with all of you - Positivity, Inspiration, Empowerment, Connection, Engagement, and Serenity.