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| Taking one day at a time, and making the best out of each of them! I look forward to making many friends here at Microgiving! It's my wish that someday we will be able to to pay it forward and help others. I joined Microgiving, hoping that someone out there could help my family, and that others would want to become friends. I'm a good listener, loyal friend and hopefully someone can confide in. My family is my rock and without them, I would be nothing. I used to be a cook, until Lupus entered my life. I enjoy playing cards and my online friends. My husband means the world to me, I truly beleive that we were meant to be married and to always be there for one another. Please feel free to add me as a friend. |
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I am a 35 year old mother of two great kids who are 12 and 16. My husband, Tom and I have been married for almost 17 years. We live in a small Northwest Ohio town. We usually do ok for ourselves, but with gas prices as high as they are, and other hardships that have come up, we are having a really hard time right now. Tom does get SS, but I do not at this time. We can not afford our meds, gas and groceries while trying to maintain our utilities and house payments. I look forward to making new friends and sharing our lives with you.
Our goal is to work hard at getting back on our feet, this includes obtaining insurance for our family and if nessacary, file for disibility on my behalf. I so badly wanted to go back to work, but my health is beginning to tell me that this may not be possible. I love working as a cook, it's a pure passion of mine. It's been a long while since I have had the chance to do so because of the Lupus and other medical issues.
Our goals include becoming more stable finanically and enjoying the time we have together. To share our expierence with others and help when we can, even if it's only a bit at a time.
Please read my blogs and bio to learn more about me and my wonderful family.
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Sherri's Request
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Urgent Health Care
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| Bill: Medical |
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Description: On June 12th of this year my husband Tom had a series of test and biopies done at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. These tests and procedures were for cancer of his K pouch, stomach and small bowel. The total cost of these were almost 6000.00, and right now the CCF is asking that we pay 212.00 until the Medicare decides what it will pay. I would also like to add the following to our request:
In September of 2007 our children, ages 16 and 12 had to have procedures done, to test for the same type of cancer that Tom (Their dad) has. I had insurance at the time, but the Toledo Hospital which is run by Promedica did not consider us in their network. Therefore my insurance only paid a small fraction of what the charges were. Since that time, I lost our family plan insurance and must pay for all of my meds out of pocket,(I have Lupus) leaving us with little or nothing after the house-payment and utilities. I have tried to make payment arrangements with the Hospital and Anthologist, but missed one payment and now they both want payment in full. So my request is for $1906.00 This amount will pay the Anthologist off in full. I'll try to talk to the hospital again and see if they will consider letting me continue to make payments. I'm really trying hard to earn extra money for our family, by selling Avon and selling whatever I can find here at home. Thank you very much for your time.. |
| My progress: We are making monthly payments to each of of the hospitals/clinics/ doctors that we owe. Although it isn't always what they want. I continue to sell Avon to help pay these payments,along with garage sales and other things. I have also held auctions to help pay for our medical bills. Having Lupus and no insurance is very stressful. Please see all of our supporting documents and verifaction articles. |
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| This is a short term need assistance request for a family of 2 adults & 2 children |
My message: Lupus Patient trying hard to avoid collection. Looking forward to the day when I can help in a better way.
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| Message from Microgiving |
| • Sherri is supported by the MicroGiving Team. |
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| Supporting Documentation: Sherri has the following documentation |
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| Recipient Q&A |
| • Do you qualify for any additional help?: |
| No we do not at this time. Although the children, ages 16 and 13 will receive medical insurance through the state because Tom is disabled. |
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| • What local/other agencies have you contacted?: |
| We have filed for charitable help through the hospitals/clinics and doctors. 2 of the bills were lowered, and you can see that in the supporting documents. |
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| • Did you get denial letters? (if so are they attached to your request?): |
| No |
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| • What other sources of income do you or your family receive?: |
Tom recieves SS, because of the colon cancer, Familia Polyposis, Degenertive Disk and Joint Disease, Fibromyalga and OsteoArthritis.
I also sell Avon to try to make extra money. |
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$100.00 (6%)
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| Still needed: $1637.51 |
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| Request created: June 26th, 2008 | Request views: N/A | Request modified 4 time(s) | Last modified: June 26th, 2008
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