posted
I really wish we could start a fund to help those that need help buying their meds.
Especially for the kids.
We now have a doctor and one other way that all our meds are being paid for .
Our meds and appointments were costing our whole family over $6000 a month!
We got behind because all of last year, we had to pay for most of the cost, but boy! does it ever feel good to have a lot of it covered now!
I didn't realize how stressful it was.
However, I am still stressed because I don't know how long it will last!
It is not a LLMD that is helping us, a different doctor is helping us and working with the LLMD to help ensure that we are covered under a certain plan.
-------------------- I am not a doctor. I have no clue. Posts: 606 | From somewhere out there | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged |
RDaywillcome
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 21454
posted
IMAGINE THE FUNDS NEEDED IN JAPAN?
Posts: 1738 | From over the rainbow | Registered: Jul 2009
| IP: Logged |
METALLlC BLUE
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6628
posted
We do have funds. Contact the LDA, Time For Lyme, Turn The Corner, CALDA, etc.
Money is available for children to get transportation, treatment, testing etc.
The big problem is, we don't have enough funds to cover everyone.
-------------------- I am not a physician, so do your own research to confirm any ideas given and then speak with a health care provider you trust.
kam
Honored Contributor (10K+ posts)
Member # 3410
posted
Wondering if they have it set up so we can donate $5 or $10 automatically each month out of our checking account.
I'll try and look into this later.
Modest needs has a good program for other needs like car repairs, one time utility bill, or rent, mortage payment.
It would be good if we had something like that too for health needs in the lyme community.
Posts: 15927 | From Became too sick to work or do household chores in 2001. | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged |
METALLlC BLUE
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 6628
posted
Sure, look into it and call those big guys. I'm sure something either already is worked out or can be setup easily.
Why don't we setup a program list using this thread as a stepping stone.
Post links to resources that you discover, including links, name of resource, and how to contact them. Make sure you contact them to confirm that they indeed still do it (the program).
Then when all is done, we can put them in order and make a list for Lymenet to use as a sticky. It can be updated as need be, or I can keep it updated.
Whatever you guys feel like. I did originally setup a list but since the Lyme Disease Guide was never finished. I think I'll try to finish it today.
-------------------- I am not a physician, so do your own research to confirm any ideas given and then speak with a health care provider you trust.
posted
Yes, it has been very tough on our family. All three of us have it.
We just keep on going.
Donating $5 per month is so important, it can make a huge difference.
There is so much need around the world, but as long as I am sick, all I can do is try to survive the day.
When this is over, I will make sure I contribute whatever I can to help others.
I am sure that we could ask our LLMD to let us know if there are any families in need, and we could even anonymously pay for appointments and tests for other families.
-------------------- I am not a doctor. I have no clue. Posts: 606 | From somewhere out there | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged |
The Lyme Disease Network is a non-profit organization funded by individual donations. If you would like to support the Network and the LymeNet system of Web services, please send your donations to:
The
Lyme Disease Network of New Jersey 907 Pebble Creek Court,
Pennington,
NJ08534USA http://www.lymenet.org/
UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!
Printer-friendly view of this topic