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Melissa Ramirez43 Melissa Ramirez43 Newcomer
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joined May 2009
#21 ·
Leona Zajšek
She isn't even two years old yet, and until recently, she was such a bright, joyful little girl. Leona has an older sister she absolutely adores, but they haven't been able to see each other in over six weeks. She misses her room, her toys, and her friends... Leona’s birthday is coming up on May 15th, but there won't be any cake, no candles, and no party. There might just be a small gift that can fit on a hospital bed. It will simply be another day on the pediatric oncology ward at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, filled with various medical tests and procedures...
The reality is that Leona has juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, a rare form of childhood leukemia where chemotherapy unfortunately doesn't work. The only path forward is a bone marrow transplant. Because specialists here in the States have limited experience treating this specific type, we are looking toward specialized treatment abroad. The estimated costs for treatment in Germany (at the pediatric oncology clinic in Freiburg) range between $165,000 and $270,000...
We are asking anyone who is able to help become a part of Leona's story. Your support will help ensure she gets to celebrate her third, fourth, and many more birthdays. You can make a contribution via
Chase Bank account no. 2360000-3114646637 (reference no. 3114646637)

For international transfers:
IBANUS44CHASE00003224716810
SWIFT CODE CHASEUS33

Any funds raised beyond our goal will be donated to the Krijesnica Foundation to assist other children and families facing malignant diseases...

We also kindly ask that you share this message with your friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and especially any businesses that may be in a position to help...

Grateful parents

Daniela and Damir Zajšek
3 October St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-555-0123
215-555-0144
215-555-0199
Robert Wright4 Robert Wright4 Newcomer
1 message
joined Jun 2009
#22 ·
Eleven-year-old Goran, who has been blind since birth, is currently raising funds to travel to China for medical treatment—treatment that could potentially restore his sight.

His diagnosis is Septo-optical Dysplasia (de Morsier syndrome)—essentially an underdeveloped optic nerve. He’s already seen quite a few specialists, spanning from top clinics in Germany to researchers in Russia... all without success. Finally, his parents heard about a girl from Ireland who shared his exact condition and was successfully treated using stem cell therapy at a specialized hospital in China. Naturally, they decided to reach out to the Chinese clinic to see if there was any hope. After sending over all of Goran's medical records, the response was incredible—the doctors confirmed there is a legitimate possibility that Goran could be cured.

Of course, we hit a bit of a snag—money. Obviously, Blue Cross Blue Shield isn't going to pick up this tab; Goran’s parents have to raise every cent themselves. The therapy itself involves six injections administered every five days, costing roughly $26,500. On top of that, there are flights to eastern China, plus a month's worth of living expenses for Goran, his mother, and his English professor, who is traveling along to serve as their translator.
Right now, his entire small town—I forgot to mention he's from a rural community in the Midwest—is working hard to pull together as much as possible. I'm hoping that maybe, just maybe, some people in this group might feel moved to contribute a little something toward the cause...

We should have a definitive start date for the treatment very soon—likely late July or sometime in August.

On a side note, Goran just finished third grade and is a stellar student... he's also wrapping up his first year of music school, where he's learning the piano.

Donations can be sent directly to the account held at Chase Bank, account number 2484008 - 3111337271.
Since Goran is still a minor, the account is managed by his mother, Katarina.
redmarlin3 redmarlin3 Active Member
132 messages
joined Apr 2010
#23 ·
I’m reaching out because I want to ask for some help for one of our own—a very active member in two of my subforums, "Around the World" and "Hiking."

feralridge3 recently underwent surgery for a malignant brain tumor, and she’s facing massive medical bills for chemotherapy that she just can't cover on her own... it's a lot for anyone to handle.
You can find all the specifics regarding her diagnosis and treatment plan here and here over on her blog, which most of you probably know as "The Woodsmaness."

Any little bit helps, truly. If you're able to contribute, you can send donations to this account:

Chase Bank
Irena Beuk
Acc No: 2484008-3216323110

For international transfers (also through Chase):

SWIFT: CHASUS33
IBAN: US04 CHAS 2484 0083 2900 1552 8
Routing: 2484008
Acc No: 3290015528

If you use Facebook, please consider joining this group to help spread the word further... visibility is everything right now.

There’s also a charity auction happening for paintings by the blogger from Latica Gallery, so buying some art is another great way to show support.

Thanks in advance for whatever you can do... appreciate it.
analogscout15 analogscout15 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Jan 2015
#24 ·
analogscout15 said:Hey everyone—I’m reaching out to ask you, personally and on behalf of little Taylor's parents, if you could please chip in whatever you can to help this sweet girl. I found this post on Facebook and really wanted to invite you all to join the support group. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...0366093&ref=ts)

Also, if you have any friends abroad who might be able to help, please feel free to copy and send them the English version. Here is the info.

"Will Taylor be able to walk, laugh, talk, listen, and just be the kid we all dream of seeing?
Of course she will! She was born with some medical challenges, and the only way forward is through an incredibly expensive stem cell therapy. Her mother—who works hard to support them on her own—and the rest of the family just can't cover the costs, so they are asking for our help.
We truly believe anyone who gives even a small amount will feel so much joy one day when Taylor is able to thank them herself.
We know she will!

If you can help, please send your donations to the Chase Bank account held by her mother, Maša Čiča, at 47 Ocean Drive, Miami.

Domestic Account Number:
2484008-3234146994
International Wire Info:
2484008-4210997849

Thank you so much in advance for your kindness!"

Please join the "For Taylor" group here http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...0366093&ref=ts

FOR TAYLOR

Is Taylor going to walk, laugh, talk, listen, and be the child we all want her to be? Of course! Although she was born with certain medical issues, the only path to progress is through specialized, high-cost stem cell therapy. Since her mother is working solo to provide for the family and cannot afford these treatments alone, she is asking for our help.
We are certain that anyone providing even a modest contribution will find great happiness one day when Taylor is able to thank them in person. We are sure it will happen!
Donations can be sent to the account at Chase Bank – 47 Ocean Drive, Miami (under the mother's name, Maša Čiča).

SWIFT CODE: CHASEUS33
IBAN: US 2524840084210997849
Account No.: 4210997849 Contribution 7383

Hey everyone—just checking in.
I'm reaching out to you all from over here in Japan—my daughter, Tessa, and I are currently traveling for some medical treatment.
Tasa was born on January 14, 2009—she actually arrived six weeks early via an emergency C-section. Things were pretty critical right after the birth, so she was rushed straight to the NICU at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She stabilized fairly quickly, but because of some severe asphyxia, there was significant brain damage. As a result, Tasa has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus—she had a shunt installed just a month ago to drain the fluid—and epilepsy.
She finally got released after spending two and a half months in the hospital—but it was only for a little while. I actually had to bring her right back in two weeks later because of an epileptic seizure. She ended up staying there until we left for our trip to China.
Even as they kept bumping up her medication doses, Tina’s condition just kept sliding—it honestly felt like we were hitting a dead end. The doctors weren't exactly giving us much hope, either; their only real suggestion was to just keep cranking up the meds to try and get those seizures under control. To me, though—and I might be wrong here—that never felt like a real solution. It felt more like they were just masking the symptoms. Her core issue wasn't actually the epilepsy itself, but rather the underlying brain damage that was causing all those symptoms in the first place.
That was when it hit me—there just wasn't anything left they could do for her back home at Mayo Clinic. The doctors there are truly wonderful people and they gave us everything they had, but they’d reached a wall where they simply couldn't help anymore.
What Tasha needed now was someone who could actually break through those barriers. Even before my kids were born, I knew that if it ever came down to it, I would be that person.
And man, did I have the motivation! Beneath all those scary symptoms and diagnoses, I just saw this sweet, brave little girl who needed help. More than anything, I just saw my own child.
Ever since Tasha was born, knowing how limited traditional therapies can be for these kinds of conditions, I've been hunting for something that could offer real improvement. I read up on stem cell therapy online and reached out to pretty much every clinic in the world specializing in neurological disorders. Sadly, nobody wanted to take on such a tiny baby. But after searching forever, we finally heard back from the Wu Stem Cell Center in Beijing—they said they were willing to accept her, and that being so young might actually help her recovery.
Dr. Wu and Dr. Wang, the lead physicians here, are top-tier neurologists and pioneers in stem cell application; they've even developed their own specialized method to make the treatment more effective.
Knowing the risks and the weight of it all, I brought Tasha to Beijing, and we've been at the hospital for ten days now. Everyone here is so kind and down-to-earth—honestly, it feels a bit like being home. And I don't even have to mention that Tasha is the absolute darling of the staff; they've never treated a baby this small before. They even gave her a Chinese nickname, Sha-sha, which means "very sweet."
We're already seeing the first changes within these first ten days of therapy. The frequency and duration of her seizures have dropped drastically, and she's much calmer. After the first dose of stem cells two days ago, she only had two very short episodes. But, you have to be patient and cautious here—we won't see the true results for another two or three months. Dr. Wu actually told me that bringing her this early was a "move of the century."
And so, our little girl from the Midwest has become one of the first babies in the world to undergo this kind of treatment!
The thing is, this therapy is going to be a long haul and incredibly expensive. To cover this first round, I took out a $18,000 loan, and so many people stepped up with donations. I am just so grateful to everyone because that's what allowed us to get out here so quickly. I know that each person who helped made sacrifices to do so, and that's something I value immensely. I hope they feel nothing but pride in having helped—that's something no one can take away from them.
I also want to thank the "Children with Love" foundation for being so selfless in organizing the support for Tasha!
And thank you all for being here—for sharing our story in the media to help raise funds for her future treatment and for spreading the word. If we see the results we're hoping for (and we already are), I want to make sure other parents facing this know that this help exists.
Tasha and I might have missed the big games here in Beijing, but we're definitely coming home winners! For me, failure isn't failing—it's not trying. Everything else is a win.

Best,
Masa Cica
casualpilot63 casualpilot63 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Jun 2009
#25 ·
Iris.jpg

Four years ago, Sanja Opačić gave birth to her third child at a hospital near Des Moines. They told her the baby girl was born with a severe abdominal wall anomaly.
A case like this happens maybe once in every 1.5 million births.

Since this specific surgery isn't performed here in the States, the family reached out to a specialist at the Mayo Clinic.
The family went to Minnesota on June 26, 2009, for a consultation.
The urologist is scheduled to operate on little Iris around July 20, 2009, but they need to complete a $100 diagnostic exam by July 10 so the surgeon can map out the procedure.
The total cost for the surgery and Iris’s stay at the clinic is roughly $5,000.

The surgeon needs to:
- reconnect the pelvic bone to the pubic bone
- enlarge the bladder
- repair the urinary tract
- reposition the reproductive organs and finally
- perform reconstructive surgery on the external genitalia
- also, she’s been diagnosed with left kidney reflux.

It's a risky operation, since they have to break bones near the spine.

Between constant UTIs, bladder infections, pneumonia, and endless checkups—plus weeks spent at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis for corrective surgeries—the family has been traveling constantly and burning through cash. I guess they've even started selling their farm to keep up.
The family survives on $1050, mostly disability benefits for Iris and child support for three kids, because Miroslav can't hold down a regular job with all the trips to the hospital.
Medicare won't cover the costs because no local doctor will sign off on a specialist at a clinic in Mexico.

Now that they've hit a wall, they're turning to the public for help.
They set up a Facebook group for this: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128838895280. It gained about 4,000 members in just three weeks.
Thanks to donations, the family was able to make that trip for the consultation on June 26.

We need your help with the surgery.
If you can, please donate whatever you can to give this little girl from Iowa a chance at a long, normal life.
Please share this with anyone who might be able to help, too.

Contact info for the Opačić family:
- Miroslav Opačić +1-515-555-0123

-Sanja Opačić +1-515-555-0145

Account number for donations for Iris - 3223945409 at Chase Bank under the name Sanja Opačić

International account - 3235765051

If you're sending money from abroad, please use reference code US0823600

For money orders via Western Union - 2360000-3223945409

SWIFT number- CHASEUS33

IBAN number-US1223600003235765051
casualpilot63 casualpilot63 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Jun 2009
#26 ·
casualpilot63 said:Iris.jpg

Four years ago, Sanja Opačić gave birth to her third child at a hospital near Des Moines. They told her the baby girl was born with a severe abdominal wall anomaly.
A case like this happens maybe once in every 1.5 million births.

Since this specific surgery isn't performed here in the States, the family reached out to a specialist at the Mayo Clinic.
The family went to Minnesota on June 26, 2009, for a consultation.
The urologist is scheduled to operate on little Iris around July 20, 2009, but they need to complete a $100 diagnostic exam by July 10 so the surgeon can map out the procedure.
The total cost for the surgery and Iris’s stay at the clinic is roughly $5,000.

The surgeon needs to:
- reconnect the pelvic bone to the pubic bone
- enlarge the bladder
- repair the urinary tract
- reposition the reproductive organs and finally
- perform reconstructive surgery on the external genitalia
- also, she’s been diagnosed with left kidney reflux.

It's a risky operation, since they have to break bones near the spine.

Between constant UTIs, bladder infections, pneumonia, and endless checkups—plus weeks spent at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis for corrective surgeries—the family has been traveling constantly and burning through cash. I guess they've even started selling their farm to keep up.
The family survives on $1050, mostly disability benefits for Iris and child support for three kids, because Miroslav can't hold down a regular job with all the trips to the hospital.
Medicare won't cover the costs because no local doctor will sign off on a specialist at a clinic in Mexico.

Now that they've hit a wall, they're turning to the public for help.
They set up a Facebook group for this: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128838895280. It gained about 4,000 members in just three weeks.
Thanks to donations, the family was able to make that trip for the consultation on June 26.

We need your help with the surgery.
If you can, please donate whatever you can to give this little girl from Iowa a chance at a long, normal life.
Please share this with anyone who might be able to help, too.

Contact info for the Opačić family:
- Miroslav Opačić +1-515-555-0123

-Sanja Opačić +1-515-555-0145

Account number for donations for Iris - 3223945409 at Chase Bank under the name Sanja Opačić

International account - 3235765051

If you're sending money from abroad, please use reference code US0823600

For money orders via Western Union - 2360000-3223945409

SWIFT number- CHASEUS33

IBAN number-US1223600003235765051


http://www.newsoutlet.com/article/story...
Drew Harris42 Drew Harris42 Newcomer
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joined Sep 2009
#27 ·
Hey everyone,

On behalf of a group of friends fighting for our dear friend Irene, we’re asking for any donations you can spare to help fund her life-saving surgery.
Irene (born Nov 1, 1986) is battling leukemia, and finding a bone marrow donor is her only real shot at survival.

She was first hit with AML back in early 2008, spending six months fighting through treatment at Mayo Clinic before undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant in August.
Now, in March 2009, the disease has come back even worse as biphenotypic ALL. The only way out of this nightmare is a bone marrow transplant from an unrelated donor—which, because of the high risks involved, has to be done abroad in Munich as soon as possible.

Since this kind of transplant,
finding an international donor, and the subsequent care is incredibly expensive—we're looking at roughly $330,000—we’re hoping to raise the funds through these donations along with some benefit concerts and charity games to get her healthy again.

You can send donations directly to the dedicated account #2340009-3102647184 at Chase Bank.

For those of you outside the States, you can use these details:

Foreign Account: 20171149472
IBAN: US40 2340 0093 2064 9572 3
SWIFT: Chase Bank N.A. CHASEUS33

Thanks for everything. We really appreciate the support for Irene and her family.
ruggedhound0 ruggedhound0 Member
23 messages
joined Dec 2007
#28 ·
Hi everyone—I’m reaching out on behalf of a dear friend who has been battling lung cancer for nearly a year now. She lives in a fifth-floor walk-up apartment, which makes getting out of the house an uphill battle—literally. Because of her condition, she gets winded almost instantly, leaving her feeling pretty much trapped in her small attic flat. It would mean the world to her if anyone had a wheelchair they no longer need—whether it's a gift, a loan, or even just a very cheap sale—to help get her mobile again. Her daughters would love to take her for strolls through the local park or just around the neighborhood; we really believe that fresh air would be a huge boost for her, both physically and mentally. She already reached out to the Red Cross, but unfortunately, they weren't able to assist. If you have any leads or ideas at all, please send me a private message. Thank you so much!🙂
casualpilot63 casualpilot63 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Jun 2009
#29 ·
casualpilot63 said:http://www.newsoutlet.com/article/story...

Another article about little Iris

http://www.cnn.com/news/article/iris-story/example-link/
Benjamin Booth5 Benjamin Booth5 Newcomer
1 message
joined Aug 2009
#30 ·
Just grabbing this from a Facebook group, you can find more details at the link below...
If you happen to be on Facebook, please join the group and maybe invite some friends to jump in too, because every little bit helps...
Or, if you’re able, you could help us reach the remaining goal of $4.50 needed to cover the surgery for young Philip...

Philip Dobrić (13) is a brave little boy who has been battling a severe bone disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta since the day he was born... He was actually born with several fractures in his arms, legs, and collarbones, along with significant deformities in his chest and feet... We were told back then that he might not even make it past his first birthday, but he is still here fighting with us, and he really needs our support right now...
So, after his last surgery didn't go quite as planned—his condition actually took a turn for the worse—the doctors recommended we look into a specialized orthopedic clinic over in Frankfurt, Germany... Unfortunately, since Medicare won't cover the costs because no local physician will officially sign off on that specific facility, we're having to raise the funds ourselves...
The total cost for the procedure comes out to about $7,100, which is roughly $17...
Thanks to some wonderful people through the New York Post, we’ve already raised $9.00, leaving just $7.75 left to go... We are just asking for any help you can provide to help us close that gap...
The account number to help Philip is

If you are in a position to help Philip, please feel free to send your contribution to the following accounts, just making sure to note "For Philip Dobrić / Surgery" on the transfer...

****************************

Checking account for Ljubo Dobrić in Osijek,
Chase Bank 2390001-3211457195

*****************************

Savings account at Chase Bank (HPB)
2390001 -3100229809 / Anita Dobrić, Osijek

*****************************
Foreign currency account 3212596002
IBAN US9323900013212596002
SWIFT Chase Bank ZHR2X
Chase Bank N.A., 123 Main St, New York, NY
THANK YOU!


http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...2956710&ref=mf
Angela Wright Angela Wright Regular
731 messages
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#31 ·
Help out Bozi
Megan Wilson3 Megan Wilson3 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Jan 2010
#32 ·
Calling all my friends out in Seattle... There’s a beautiful Tiffany lamp up for grabs at the Old Town Gallery on Kandler Street from September 23rd through the 30th. Every single cent from the sale is going directly toward medical treatments for a young girl in the area facing a serious illness. Who wouldn't want to help out?
Lawrence Wood56 Lawrence Wood56 Newcomer
9 messages
joined Jul 2008
#33 ·
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Let's help this little guy:
Patrick was born without eyeballs.


"Right after birth at the hospital, I was terrified and just kept asking if my baby had eyes. I noticed Patrick wasn't opening his eyelids. The nurse couldn't really say anything to me, and it wasn't until the second day that a specialist confirmed my worst fears. I lost my milk supply almost instantly..." recalls Kristina Jandriček (32), who lives near a small town outside of Columbus, Ohio. As she looks back, she holds her eight-month-old son, Patrick, who was born with an incredibly rare anomaly—a complete lack of eyeballs. A standard ultrasound didn't pick up the defect, and since they already have two healthy daughters, Kristina and her husband Dubravko (36) weren't even thinking about specialized prenatal testing. They were so excited to welcome their third child, so the shock of his condition completely paralyzed the family. Everything changed in a heartbeat.

"The doctors here said they’d never seen anything like it. Patrick has eyelids, eyelashes, and he even sheds tears when he cries. His optic nerves developed, but there are simply no eyeballs," say Kristina and Dubravko. This past June, they traveled to a clinic in Germany to get Patrick surgery. There, surgeons implanted expanders behind his eyelids to prevent the eye sockets from narrowing too much. The ultimate goal is to preserve enough space to fit prosthetic eyes once Patrick turns five. Until then, he explores the world through touch. He’s learned that his dad has a thick beard and gets curious when he feels a freshly shaved face instead. He also loves music and enjoys playing with sound toys.

He's a bit behind on motor skills and can't sit up on his own yet, though it's possible the blindness plays a role. He's getting help through rehab sessions in a local facility, though unfortunately, Medicaid doesn't cover the travel expenses for the parents. An ophthalmologist, Dr. Nikica Gabrić, says this kind of anomaly is extremely rare, occurring in maybe two out of every several million births. "The cause for the failure of the eyeballs to develop could be genetic, or perhaps a viral infection during pregnancy," explains Dr. Gabrić.

HELP LITTLE PATRICK
If you'd like to help little Patrick, you can send donations to account number 2360000-3114228229 at Chase Bank.
You can reach the family at: 01/3394-220.
They are so grateful to everyone who has helped them so far.
Sam Hayes Sam Hayes Active Member
97 messages
joined Mar 2011
#34 ·
I wasn't entirely sure which subforum would be the best spot for this—and I really didn't want to clutter things up by starting an entirely new thread—but I’ve been giving some serious thought to organ donation after I pass. I was wondering, does anyone know how one actually goes about getting that official donor card? I suppose I should probably reach out to someone to register, or maybe there's a specific way to sign up online?
fadedmarlin402 fadedmarlin402 Active Member
154 messages
joined Apr 2010
#35 ·
Sam Hayes said:I wasn't entirely sure which subforum would be the best spot for this—and I really didn't want to clutter things up by starting an entirely new thread—but I’ve been giving some serious thought to organ donation after I pass. I was wondering, does anyone know how one actually goes about getting that official donor card? I suppose I should probably reach out to someone to register, or maybe there's a specific way to sign up online?

You should reach out to your primary care physician or contact the national organ donor registry directly.

You really could have started a new thread for this.
feralridge3 feralridge3 Active Member
54 messages
joined Dec 2010
#36 ·
Sam Hayes said:I wasn't entirely sure which subforum would be the best spot for this—and I really didn't want to clutter things up by starting an entirely new thread—but I’ve been giving some serious thought to organ donation after I pass. I was wondering, does anyone know how one actually goes about getting that official donor card? I suppose I should probably reach out to someone to register, or maybe there's a specific way to sign up online?

I suspect this might be slightly off-topic for this particular discussion. 🤷

Generally speaking, under American law, if you haven't explicitly opted out, you are considered a donor by default.
Jason Wood512 Jason Wood512 Newcomer
1 message
joined Nov 2009
#37 ·
To our fellow Americans living with Myasthenia Gravis:

We are reaching out because we want to help. If you or a loved one relies on Mestinon to manage this incredibly difficult condition, please get in touch with us. Our mother—who was also a grandmother—was actually one of the oldest patients documented in the entire country dealing with this illness. She was diagnosed when she was just 29 years old, and through sheer strength, she lived with this disease until she was 75. Sadly, she passed away just last month.

Following her passing, our family has been left with several dozen bottles containing 100 tablets each. As many of you know, this medication is extremely expensive and isn't always easily accessible. While you can find it in major metro areas like New York City, people living in more rural parts of the States often struggle to find it in their local pharmacies due to the high cost and limited distribution.

Even if you aren't personally affected, if you know someone battling Myasthenia Gravis, please pass along our contact information. We want to help ease the burden by helping you secure the medication that is so vital for treating such a taxing disease. Please don't hesitate to reach out; we would be honored to assist.

You can reach us via email at: sneki@crocan.com, or by phone at 098/1891 229, 091/5563 206, or our home line at 01/6588 125.

With sincere regards,

The Jakopinec family from the outskirts of Chicago.
Harold Rogers5 Harold Rogers5 Newcomer
1 message
joined Nov 2009
#38 ·
The title is a bit misleading, I know—it only mentions part of the problem. The real issue is that my mom is fighting cancer with metastases, and Medicare just won't cover the specific chemo cocktail she needs. Depending on what’s in it, we’re looking at roughly $15,000
per round. -$10000 And she’s been prescribed at least six different drugs to start, some of which aren't covered either. Honestly, the only thing crossing my mind right now is starting a Facebook fundraiser to get some help. I’m just lost on how else to scrape together the cash for these basic, life-saving meds. Thanks in advance for any advice or help you can give me.
feralridge3 feralridge3 Active Member
54 messages
joined Dec 2010
#39 ·
The moderators could probably rename this thread to something like "How to Raise Funds for Expensive Medical Treatment or Medications."
I truly believe a dedicated thread like that would be beneficial.

In this current economic climate, raising funds isn't easy, especially when you aren't dealing with a child—though, naturally, everyone feels more sensitive when children are involved.

I can offer you a few pieces of advice.
Draft a single, comprehensive document that includes the full name of the individual needing the medication, their home address (so people can verify they are a real person), the specific diagnosis, a summary of previous treatments, the name of the prescribed drug, and an explanation of why insurance companies like Blue Cross Blue Shield won't cover the costs.
Finally, make sure to include a bank account number—preferably a checking account, since savings accounts can sometimes be subject to different tax implications. You should also attach copies of the medical documentation; there will undoubtedly be someone who wants to see proof before they commit any money.
Once that's ready, post it on Facebook, use the help threads here on the forum, or even start a blog to keep people updated on the fundraising progress and the treatment itself.
If the mother is currently employed, she should check if her employer offers any kind of assistance or hardship programs.
There are also non-profits like the American Cancer Society that assist patients fighting malignant diseases and their families (I suspect some women might reach out here as well).
That document you prepare can be sent out digitally or even hand-delivered to local businesses in your town. Get some friends or family members to help spread the word.
Don't expect the money to just roll in; you’re going to have to scratch and claw for every cent. 😢

Good luck!
If anything else comes to mind, I will write it down.

I see the moderators have merged everything into this thread, but I still maintain that it ought to be its own separate topic with a more appropriate title.
Jerry Lee32 Jerry Lee32 Member
16 messages
joined Apr 2010
#40 ·
Harold Rogers5 said:The title is a bit misleading, I know—it only mentions part of the problem. The real issue is that my mom is fighting cancer with metastases, and Medicare just won't cover the specific chemo cocktail she needs. Depending on what’s in it, we’re looking at roughly $15,000
per round. -$10000 And she’s been prescribed at least six different drugs to start, some of which aren't covered either. Honestly, the only thing crossing my mind right now is starting a Facebook fundraiser to get some help. I’m just lost on how else to scrape together the cash for these basic, life-saving meds. Thanks in advance for any advice or help you can give me.

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