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Post by Administration on Oct 21, 2005 15:41:16 GMT -5
WOULD NOT CONSIDER DOING THIS UNLESS THIS MATTER WAS NOT URGENT. THE JAMES LOUGHRAN FOUNDATION WAS STARTED IN MEMORY OF JIM TO HELP THOSE IN NEED OF MEDICAL CARE FOR LYME. I AM HAPPY TO SAY MANY PEOPLE WHO WERE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HELP.. I HAVE A NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE BUT TODAY I RECEIVED WORD OF A FAMILY WHO HAD TO TAKE OUT A SECOND MORTGAGE TO PAY FOR TREATMENT. BOTH PARENTS AND TWO CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH THIS DISEASE. THE FATHER'S MAIN CONCERN WERE HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN BUT HE HAS IT SO BAD HE IS UNABLE TO SWALLOW.AND CAN BARELY STAND UP. I MET HIS DAUGHTER AT A LYME SUPPORT MEETING (AGE 15) SHE THANK GOD IS COMING AROUND. WORD GOT BACK TO THE LYME SUPPORT GROUP ABOUT THIS FAMILY AND HOW SERIOUSLY ILL THE FATHER IS. DR HOROWITZ , A DR. FROM NEW YORK FEELS HE MUST BE ON ROCEPHIN I.V TO TRY AND SAVE HIS LIFE. THE INSURANCE CO. IS REFUSING TO PAY. THE MEDICATION COST 50 PER DAY. I REALIZE WE ALL HAVE A NO. OF FOUNDATIONS TO CONSIDER, THIS IS ONE OF MANY. AT THIS POINT WE CAN HELP A LITTLE BUT MORE IS NEEDED. I DON'T CARE IF YOU SEND A DOLLAR, OR IF YOU DON'T SEND AT ALL. IF YOU CAN SEND A DONATION FOR A TAX WRITE OFF, MAKE THE CHECK OUT TO THE JAMES LOUGHRAN FOUNDATION C/0 O'BRIEN 28 HILLARD STREET WILKES-BARRE PA. 18702 WE WILL SEND YOU A RECEIPT FOR YOUR TAXES .WE ARE A NON PROFIT
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Post by Newby on Nov 6, 2005 0:46:57 GMT -5
I would like to help. Is the $50.00 per day for his Rocephin a U.S. price? Would you be in favor of having someone or some people go to Mexico and pick up meds, which will cost between $8.00 and $11.00 per gram? As opposed to $55.00 per gram U.S.? I will check in again.
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Post by Newby on Nov 6, 2005 12:09:13 GMT -5
ebgbgms,
I am still not computer savvy enough to have gotten my registration number from Lymebusters, so I don't know how to reach you privately. Is there a way for me to reach you. There are a few ideas as to purchasing the Rocephin, but don't want to start something sticky.
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Post by ANTHILL on Nov 6, 2005 13:04:27 GMT -5
On any members post click on there name and it will take you to their profile you will find the email addy of that member if they have chosen to have it show Mine is showing so is patti's and Kerry's
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Post by Newby on Nov 6, 2005 13:17:51 GMT -5
Thank youl
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Post by ANTHILL on Nov 6, 2005 15:04:22 GMT -5
Your welcome
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Post by Administration on Nov 7, 2005 12:44:57 GMT -5
The family did get the help they needed.. and thank you for offering newby.. Someone donated their meds and of course.. money. I'll keep you updated on the family as the Father isnt doing well at all. Very sad indeed.. But this is the very reason we have to do what we do as far as activism.. We could all sit back on our arses and gripe about it.. or.. we can take a stand and fight as one voice.. Every sick person who doesnt have the money.. who's insurance wont cover needed meds..who has been left behind by the system... If this isnt enough to rile people up to fight.. well, then I dont know what is.
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Post by Newby on Nov 7, 2005 13:37:51 GMT -5
Kerry,
Thanks for the update. I cannot buy Rocephin for people, but I can help with supplements. How can I donate?
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Post by Administration on Nov 7, 2005 16:32:09 GMT -5
Thank you for offering. I will find out what else they exactly need help with and let you know. Not sure if they even need the saline and heparin to go with the Rocephin or what... I know someone just sent them a ton of suppliments, but I will find out what else they can use. Much thanks.. I know they will appreciate any little bit.
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Post by jody on Nov 7, 2005 17:12:40 GMT -5
i went today for some blood test, i could not get them the free clinic i go to will not pay.so the hospital said i would need to pay $200.00 i have no money.i said just for get it.it was some kind of thyroid test the eye Dr wanted to check something.wish i could help that family.i feel so sad for them....
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Post by Administration on Nov 7, 2005 22:19:10 GMT -5
Ok.. I talked to the family.. Or the daughter anyway. Apparently the meds Roche sent were small.. very stingy not nearly enough. They want to know more about the Rocephin from Mexico.. They are ok on suppliments.. so many people chipped in and sent stuff to them... Newby.. mail me at Lymebusters@webtv.net with info about the Mexican Rocephin... Thanks all...
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Post by Newby on Nov 8, 2005 15:20:10 GMT -5
Kerry,
Plesae let me know if you received the e-mail I sent this morning.
Thanks
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Post by Administration on Nov 9, 2005 15:51:50 GMT -5
I did newby.. and thank you so much. I passed on the info to the family. If anyone does want to make a cash donation.. the address of the foundation can be found at the top of this post. You can write specifically in the letter that the money go for The Notheast Pa Lyme Support Group.. as the family happens to be a member of our group. That foundation will see that the money goes to the family only. And I will also keep you all updated on the Father's condition.. Please, I know money is tight with all of us, myself especially.. but we can all pray for free.. Please pray for this family.
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Post by ebgbgms on Nov 15, 2005 19:18:10 GMT -5
Kerry, Im praying. Im praying very hard. God bless you for getting them help.
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