Jenn Ashcraft survived the 1993 truck bomb at the World Trade Center and the 2001 plane attacks, only to develop a debilitating autoimmune disorder years later. the former volunteer now endures chronic pain, inflammation and neurological symptoms, prompting a GoFundMe appeal for medical support.

Autoimmune flare‑up linked to 9/11 trauma

Doctors diagnosed Ashcraft with a serious autoimmune disease after the September 11 attacks,noting symptoms such as speckled red blood cells, bleeding nail cuticles and overnight skin wounds. According to the source, the condition has caused severe inflammation throughout her body and skull, as well as constant,sometimes unbearable, physical pain.

Neurological complications after conversion syndrome

Following 9/11, Ashcraft was also diagnosed with conversion syndrome, which disrupted brain signals and led to sudden loss of use of her left leg and right arm, plus blackouts. The report says she now suffers chronic ringing in her ears, electrical shock sensations through her skull and limbs, and damage to her retina and vision.

Long‑term injuries from both attacks

The source lists additional ailments that date back to the 1993 bombing, including a ruptured middle ear, a dislocated left jaw later repaired surgically, and ongoing psyhcological trauma.. Ashcraft’s medical history reflects a cascade of health issues that have accumulated over more than three decades.

Fundraising effort highlights gaps in survivor care

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to cover Ashcraft’s mounting medical expenses, underscoring the lack of comprehensive support for first‑responders and volunteers who bear lasting health consequences. As the article notes, her case illustrates how the fallout from the attacks continues to affect individuals decades later.

Who can verify the extent of her condition?

The source does not name the physicians or hospitals overseeing Ashcraft’s treatment, leaving uncertainty about the precise diagnosis and prognosis. Without independent medical confirmation,the full scope of her autoimmune disorder remains unclear.