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REQUESTS NEW THIS WEEK
UNFUNDED/STILL PENDING REQUESTS
V.M. - Corsicana, TX 8.26.10 She is in pain and has been seen by a local dentist (at no charge) for a treatment plan. It was determined she is in pain with two teeth and needs immediate extractions. She is also in need of full mouth extractions and full dentures.
Request: $190.00 for teeth causing pain. $3125.00 total for everything
Status: Approved for two extractions of teeth causing pain. Appt Aug. 31st. Remaining work pending funding.
Funded: 0.00
S.G. - Corsicana, TX 8-3-10 "My daughter in 2008 had Retinoblastoma which is eye cancer. Upon loosing her left eye to cancer the doctor visits, prosthetic eye expenses exceeds our income. We need help!" Request for assistance with doctor bills specifically Eye Prosthetics doctor so this can continue to be treated and updated.
Request: $935.00 (Eye Prosthetics)
Status: Reviewing bills and will be an advocate for this client. Committed to fund Eye Prosthetics outstanding bill. 8.25.10 spoke with Supevisor and sent informaiton in writing, waiting a reply.
Funded:0.00
COMPLETED REQUESTS
M.Y. - Littleton, CO - 5.11.10 She comes to TGN with a glowing recommendation from Work Options for Women, Denver, CO. After her family was devastated by being hit head on in an automobile accident her, husband and children are recovering and trying to get back to work and on their feet. Working with Work Options for Women, she is in the public eye and needs dental work to complete the program and be able to interview without prejudice where her teeth and smile are concerned.
Request: $1511.00
Status: Closed. All the work was completed and her mouth is healthy. She is now looking for work and expects to get employment soon.
Funded: $1511.00
P.C. - Alamosa, CO - 5.6.10 -"... was in an ATV accident 5 years ago and he lost many of his front teeth. Since that accident his dental health has declined, and he has continued to lose more teeth. He is self - employed and cannot afford dental insurance. This has had a dramatic impact on his business and the decay in his mouth needs to be addressed immediately.."
He comes to us from Outreach Servides Center with a good review and community support.
Requested: $2765.00
Status: Agreed to fund $1000.00. He needs a full mouth extractions and full set of dentures. He received additional grant funds.
Funded: $1000.00
A.M. - Fairfield, TX - 5.3.10 - Requesting payment of two doctor bills if possible. First choice is my Arthritis doctor because I need to see him next month. She has chronic illness and diagnosed with Lupus also. Her family is helping but she cannot work and has no assistance at this time.
Request: $715.00
Status: Will contact surgeon.
Funded: $415.00 and this pays the bill in full. Closed.
F.S. - Collin County, TX - 5.19.10 "Dear TGN, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak with you regarding my request for assistance wtih my present medical need. .... My diagnosis of sciatica nerve condition calls for me to see an Orthopedic doctor if I plan on getting better. It has been already a month and without insurance they won't give me the time of day and my condition seems to get worse not better; that is why I need your help..... I've called several doctor's office and explained my situation and tried to get them to work with me and when I said no insurance, doors shut immediately. I'm in pain day and night. The pain is from my back down to my hip, thigh, leg, ankle and my foot is numb....I have been in excruciating pain resulting from this sciatica nerve condition..... This pain is unbearable. ....
Requested: unknown
Status: Completed
Funded: $1613.10
J.C. - Collin County, TX - 4.13.10 Diagnosed with Achilles Tendon Rupture and requested help with payment on special shoes to enable her to walk. She paid half of the cost from her disability income.
Request: $286.00
Status: Closed
Funded: $143.00
T.H. - Navarro County, TX - 4.5.10 Requesting assistance for 2 fillings needed quickly, to avoid need of root canals and discomfort. Working fulltime but without benefits the cost of dental work was beyond her budget. We were able to work with Dentures and Dental to get this dental need met.
Request: $380.00
Status: Closed
Funded: $280.00
G.J.- Navarro County, TX - 4.21.10 He suffers from many chronic illnesses and has Rheumatoid Arthritis. He requested help with his required medications. We were able to help with some medications for the month and helped him make contact with Family Services to determine if he might obtain longterm assistance with his medications.
Request: 93.52
Status: closed
Funded: 93.52
J.M. - Collin County, TX - 2.15.10 "I broke my leg near the ankle a week ago. There are two fractures, one displaced fibula fracture and a crack in my tibia. I have been to the ER, and followed up at the urgent care, who re-did the splint and actually provided me with copies of the xrays of my foot. The urgent care doctor made it clear that there is the potential of long term damage to my ankle if I do not get surgery performed. He indicated I needed to see an orthopedic surgeion. My probem is that my insurance does not kick in until April 1st 2010. I am in the process of separating from my wife and the bulk of my income goes towards taking care of the kids and bills. Any help is appreciated."
Request: undetermined
Status: He has worked as a good advocate for himself. He has an appointment with an Orthopaedic Surgeon on 3.4.10 and we will assist him with funding for this appointment. The medical professional provider has been great to provide a discount and to work with him on keeping the costs down. Hopefully, the surgery can wait until his insurance becomes effective but we will wait and see what the doctor advises. He is working and we pray this will enable him to continue to work and be healthy to support his wife and children. CLOSED
Funded: 0.00
M.B. - Denver, CO - 1.7.10 "The purpose is for upper denture, extracting four bad teeth, lower partial and a crown. I am recently divorced, currently looking for work. I am on food stamps and medicaid. I am living with my father who is retired and is currently receiveing social security benefits and he is fully supporting me."
Request: $656.00
Status: Have contacted and agreed with a local dentist to provide the treatment with over 50% discounts. She is in extreme pain from infection and we are working to get her in quickly. Update: 5.13.10 work was completed.
Funded:0.00
C.B. - Dawson, TX - 7.23.09 Doctor statement says "he has significant decay and peridontal disease affecting the structural integrity of his teeth. This is affecting his nutritional status due to shifting teeth". He has asked for assistance for dental care and dentures.
Request: $97.00 for evaluation
Status: Working to find a medical service provider to work with us. 8.3.09 He will be able to go to Baylor Dental College for an evaluation and treatment plan once student break is over August 17th. Update: He had his first appointment on 8.25.09, work has begun. 10.27.09 work has begun and progressed. He will receive care and set of dentures from Baylor Dental College. We have agreed to $1821.00 for all the work. 01.19.10 He has great things to say about Baylor Dental College. He will be completed with a new smile and the ability to eat fully in February 2010.
Funded: $ 1821.00
T.B. - Navarro County, TX - 6.10.09 He has requested assistance with dental care. Working fulltime, providing support fot his son he is not able to afford health insurance and is unable to pay for the extensive amount of care he needs. The situation in his mouth is serious and extensive. He says "I am in dire need and would be greatful for any help."
Requested: $1507.00
Status: Upon review of his initial information the work to be done is extensive. We have been able to work with Baylor Dental College to set up his initial screening for a treatment plan. 6.25.09 1st appointment completed and he has been accepted as a patient at the dental college. 7.17.08 update the treatment plan has been completed and the total amount provided. Work is authorized to begin. Update 11.10.09 all is going well and he should be fitted with his new dentures by December. 12.20.09 He called to say he was completed and had a new set of teeth. He was feeling good and able to continue working and with his life and supporting his child.
Funded: 1387.00
C.G. - Lewisville, TX - 7.27.09 requested assistance for doctor's appointment and possibly surger. He felt as though he had a torn bicep tendon.
Request: initially undetermined
Status: We worked to help him find an orthopedic doctor to look at his arm and determine the situation. He really was a great advocate for himself. At TGN we were not so involved in helping him find a doctor to help him. Living in Denton County he applied for indigent care and qualified. He has seen a doctor and surgery is upcoming. TGN provided funding for a necessary brace he will receive at his post op visit. 10.27.09 Surgery has been completed and he is out of the cast and in the brace. Update 11.10.09 He is doing well and able to work again.
Funded: $165.00
T.H. - Lipan, TX 09.02.09 she writes "I am asking and praying for your assistance to help with my dental situation. I have only a few teeth left, and those that I do have are causing me terrible pain and problems eating. The teeth I have left have exposed nerves that cause me constant pain. I have been trying to find help and have applied to the Smiles Foundatin, but there is a three year waiting list. A dentist here in my town has recommended that my remaining teeth come out and be replaced with full upper and lower dentures. I am at my wits end as to how I can get out of this pain and afford this work...I have coronary artery disease and my cardiologist has told me that this constant pain and infection from my teeth is not healthy for me. Please, Dear Neighbors, I am so frustrated that I can't function. I can not find one dentis in my area willing to hellp me with any kind of solution to my problem. I pray with all of my heart that you may be able to help me."
Request: $1923.00
Status: Will work with Dentures and Dental for extractions and full set of dentures and all dental care during this process. Appt is scheduled for Sept 17th. 10.27.09 - all the teeth have been removed and new temporary dentures are in place. She will heal for a full six months and then receive the final dentures. She sees the dentists monthly till then. 01.19.10 she sent a note at Christmas and was able to enjoy her new life with family, out of pain and with a new smile.
Funded: 2333.00
T.G. - Navarro County 9.6.09 He has requested help to repair a front tooth that has broken off at the gum line. Working full time he wants to pay to get this fixed but no possibilities for payment plans were found.
Request: $800.00
Status: We are working with Dental and Dentures in Mesquite to get help with this situation. We will help fund this and he will provided donations to TGN until he has completed paying for his dental work. 9.23.09 We funded the resolution to his front tooth. 10.27.09 The work needed is completed and he is smiling fully again. He has begun making donations to TGN.
Funded:$550.00
A.L. - Denver, CO 9.14.09 "I am looking for work but may have to apply for disability due to a medical condition called Intersticial Cystisis. Ihad a bad fall and knocked out some teeth. I have a lot of damage to my mouth and a missing front tooth among two others. I really want to work despite my condition but the work that I know and am use to is secretarial or administrative and therefore I would have to be in the front. I have no confidence and am afraid of smiling because my mouth looks so horrible. I have gone on three interviews since knocking out these teeth and was unsuccessful at getting either job."
Request: $4236.89
Status: 9.21.09 was able to get into Low Income Dental in Denver and received a treatment plan. The full amount to restore her front teeth and smile is $1403.00. They have put a splint on two teeth to help them get firmly planted again and will go in on 11.2.09 for futher work. This single mother of three came to us with great letters of reference. We will pray for her recovery and work once her smile is restored. 12.11.09 Worked with Low Income Dental in Denver for dental work completion.
Funded: $1403.00
J.H. - Dallas County 10.22.09 "On Sunday 10-18-09 I was moving into my new apartment. Something happened and I suddenly had excruciating pain in my cervical area through my left shoulder and left arm! Went to the ER at Baylor Hospital in Irving on Monday and I had no insurance. They processed me as a self pay. After many hours they did an MRI which revealed a herniated disc pinching a nerve right below the 3-level fusion I already had in the summer of 2007. The social worker at Baylor referred me to Parkland Health Systems Program but I did not qualify because even though I had been unemployed for approximately 1 year, my new employer has limited benefits which I don't have access to yet and my new income put me over the limit for Parklands Health System Program. I need HELP to get whatever treatment I need to eliminate this horriffic pain!
Request: Specialists appointment and possible injection
Status: this truly was an emergency situation confirmed by medical records and doctor's statements. We authorized the appointment and injection and this was completed on 10.26.09. We are waiting to hear from J.H. Update 11.10.09 last week the surgeon who performed a fusion on his back a couple of years ago, saw him. He reviewed this case. His staff has been working with TGN and determined the doctor needed one more test to be sure of the situation. The Doctor offered his services for free if surgery is required (which the doctor believes is). The Specified Nerve Root Block will determine this. TGN received a discount on this test and funded. We will work to ensure the client recieves assistance from the hospital for those upcoming charges. Thank you Doctor!!
Funded:$2479.35
C.S. - Denver, CO 10.21.09 - Requested assistance with dental work on some teeth in decay and one needing a crown. She is in discomfort. Unemployed with 2 children at home. She had been to Colorado Low Income Dental and provided a treatment plan.
Request: $770.35
Status: It was determined TGN would help with the tooth causing discomfort and work with Colorado Low Income Dental. They will provide a crown. This cost should be $525.00. Appointment scheduled for 11.16.09.
Funded: $770.35
A.B. - Lewisville, TX - 8.5.09 "I am a single mother working and attending college. I am unable to afford medical insurance and applied for medicaid but was denied. I need to have a gynecologic check up and already have a doctor. .. I had an out patient surgery last year and since the procedure I have not had a check up and woas wondering if I could please receive assistance to see the doctor. I am unable to affode this."
Request: $325.00
Status: Her appointment was completed with a good report. 9.2.09 She is requesting a mammogram. Doctor who provided mammogram indicated none was needed at this time. She had one a year ago and test and her age indicated she could wait.
Funded: $165.00
D.S. - Denver, CO - 6.23.09 Work Options for Women (nonprofit in Denver) contacted us for help for D.S. who is in their program. She is in need of dental work. In pain and needs two teeth extracted so she can complete the work program and go to work full time.
Request: $186.00
Status: Working with Colorado Low Income Dental Program. They had already provided the treatment plan and cost for this work but have lost their Oral Surgeon. They hope to have a replacement surgeon in by the 1st of July. This is pending till then. Update 7.23.09 - Oral Surgeon is in place and her appointment is Tuesday 28, 09. Update 8.3.09 Last appt was cancelled due to work schedule. New appt on Tuesday Aug 4th. Update 9.2.09 all the dental work has been completed. She is working fulltime now.
Funded: 0.00
C.D. - Texas Collin County - 07.15.08 " I have a medical disability that occurred 4 yrs ago and has not gotten any better even after having 2 surgeries. Due to all this I lost a good salaried job and have not been able to work a normal job since because of chronic nerve pain from my neck down entire right arm, hand and shoulder area. I need 2 test done. An MRI and EMG testing to try and find out as well as locate where the problem is and what is causing the nerve pain. Then to be able to correct it so that I can get back to working and having a normal life again. I hurt all the time and have to lie still to ease the pain. I depend on alot of pain medication daily to try and control the pain, but it only works a few hrs a day every other day. Plus there are many side effects from the medication such as blurry vision, difficult concentrating, extreme fatigue and trouble with memory..... Right now I do phone sales from home, but paid straight commission and it's not dependable to pay my monthly bills. The income varies too much. I desperately need help with getting assistance with the medical tests and dental work done. I have no insurance and I've nearly come to the end of all my funds. I've filed for social security disability and now appealing their denial.I have knocked on many doors for guidance and help only to get passed on to someone else who cant help at all. I am desperate. There does not appear to be much help for me. A friend just happened to hear of you and so hoping you can help...."
Request: $2000.00 MRI & EMG $1075.35
Status: 07.23.08 provided funding for MRI w/contrast. 8.20.08 Doctor saw results of MRI but she needs to see a Neurologist. Seeking now for a Neurologist to help us with this. 10/1/08 saw Neurologist and he determined an EMG must be done to pin point the problem. Working with his recommended doctor on costs so appointment can be set. 11.03.08 EMG was done and a final determination still cannot be made. They now know exactly which nerve is effected but a Myelogram needs to be done to determine what the corrective procedure needs to be. Waiting for further information on doctor's referral to perform test and cost. 12.05.08 Myelogram scheduled for this wee. Costs are $571.35 for the myelogram and $504.00 for CT Scan that reads mylogram plus $300.00 for anesthesia. Update 1.12.09 Myelogram is today. Update: 1.27.09 - Myelogram was successfully completed and the first review seems to be positive, possibly a simple operation to remove a screw. Update 2.13.09 Nerve block must be done to determine they have found the exact nerve impacted. This is scheduled for Monday 2.16.09. Update 2.24.09 Doctor's have located the exact nerve causing all the pain. An appointment is scheduled for 2.26.09 to discuss the ultimate options for correction. 05.12.09 It's been almost a year but progress for C.D. is being made! Surgery has been decided and C.D. has been pre-approved at Texas Health for 100% coverage of the use of the hospital for surgery and all hospital costs! We are working now with the doctor's and other medical service providers to get the surgery scheduled. The nerve has been isolated and the expectation is some screws from the initial fusion is the culprit causing this pain. Update 5.27.09 Discussions with the surgeon has taken place and C.D. has been in prayer about the next step. She wants to have the surgery so we need help with funds. 6.25.09 update: surgery was on 6.24.09 all went well. she will go home today. had some relief upon recovery. 7.12.09 update ALL NERVE PAIN GONE! Surgery was more than the doctor expected with a 50/50 chance of no pain. Recovery is going well. This is a life given back. She will be able to go back to functioning, work and a vessel and testimony of God's Glory.
Request outstanding: 0
Funded: $7063.98
A.M. - Dallas, County - 05.27.09 Requested help for a pair of glasses. His broken and falling apart and he needs them to work and function. Must have an eye exam to get a new prescription for new glasses.
Requested: $ 500.00
Status: Dr. at Sears has agreed to work with us. A.M. will make appointment and have a basic eye exam for $55.00. UPdate 6.23.09 used online optical and ordered glasses. Huge cost savings. To be delivered in two weeks. 7.17.09 glasses received and they excellent.
Funded: $129.85
B.J. - Fairfield, TX - 6.19.09 His wife called to get help for her husband. He needed dental work desparately, he was in so much pain he was pulling his own teeth.
Request: dental
Status: We contacted Baylor Dental College for help thru the Emergency clinic. Had an appointment on 6.23.09.
Funded: $67.00
B.N. - Fairfield, TX - 6.12.09 Has liver cancer and has moved to area to be close to Methodist Hospital. On Medicaid but during transition could not get necessary prescriptions filled. Requested help to receive to critical medications.
Request: $44.22
Status: Completed
Funded: $44.22
M.K. - Denver, CO - 03.18.09 Purpose of request is for extractions and upper and lower partials. Insurance is covering to its maximum which is $1500.. Amount remaining is approx $1400.00 I have to pay out of pocket. I have had x-rays and exa. My dentist is waiting for me to bring in my portion. I am 24 years old with 3 children living on my own with little help from my grandmother only. I have been employed at the same job for 4 yrs now being able to barely make all of my bills each month but not being able to care for myself very much. I feel like my health is now at risk severely. I am feeling weaker as the days pass. On top of not feeling much like a woman or happy person in general anymore. I try to stay positive hoping for a blessing to follwo me. My mouth has really taken a toll on me......I have 8 teeth including the wisdom teeth that have fallen out but the roots are still intact. I have been though the absess pain. So all of those teeth have been untreated. .... Now I am having major issues trying to eat. There are teeth on both sides top and bottom that are missing and I bit down on those areas where the roots still remain and that is very painful.....
Request: $1500.00
Status: 1st appointment was completed. Surgery scheduled for May 1st. Remainder of $711.00 will be due once dentures are in place. 05.12.09 All is completed! Surgery and dentures are in place and she is back to work. Final funding will take place once the dentist recieves final payment from the insurance company. TGN has committed to another $711.00 for this work.
Funded: $1408.00
B & A. B. - Collin County, TX - two young elementary school children need vital medications and temporarily lost medicaid. RN at elementary school contacted us for assistance to purchase medications for brother and sister. Children and their peers and teachers were all negatively affected. This was an emergency and four prescriptions were requested.
Request: $700.00
Status: 4.24.09 worked with pharmacy and school nurse on behalf of children. They were able to contact doctor and parent to get same meds in different form for drastically reduced price. Med's were processed and received.
Funded: $66.00 closed
M.J. - Navarro County - 03.18.09 Request for help for a follow up doctor's visit, medications and blood work. She lost her SSI benefits and cannot afford this on her own pay.
Request: $300.00 approx.
Status: Doctor's appointment made for 4.1.09, went to Family Services to determine acceptance to prescription program.
Funded: $50.00 closed
K.W. - Dallas County -2.4.09 "On 10.25.07 I obtained a treatment plan for surgical extractions of my teeth and a full set of dentures. I have no insurance and applied for a loan for these services. I was denied the loan. On July 17 2008 I had the extractions done thru JPS Health Network in Fort Worth. My gums have now healed as it has been 6 months. I am currently unemployed and I have no teeth! My field of employment is clerical and it is very difficult to talk in a professional manner with no teeth. I do not have financial resources to pay for dentures. I am a 47 year old single female living in TX. Please help."
Request: $700.00
Status: She has received an estimate from Dentures & Dental Services which is 35 miles from where she lives. We will work to find a medical service provider to provide dentures at a reasonable cost. Getting dentures will allow her to be able to go back to work and become self sufficient again. 12.13.09 Update: Appointment has been scheduled for Tuesday 17th she will be able to have all work done and completed on Tuesday leaving with a new smile. Update -12.25.09 She received her new dentures and is learning to use her new teeth and is excited to smile at other.
Funded: 695.00
J.R. - Texas Collin County - A pregnant mom of 3 and husband are requesting assistance for mom to go to the dentist. She went for a treatment plan indicates root canal and crown require. She is experiencing some pain but cannot afford to have her dental work done.
Request: $1135.00
Status: 07.23.08 Mom is expecting arrival of new baby the end of this month. We will work with Baylor Dental college and mom in August to provide root canal and crown. 8.20.08 New baby here but no further news. Update 11.3.08 She had her appointment at Baylor. We have talked with them and are waiting treatment plan information and costs. Update 1.26.09 Finally is in treatment and the crown is to be placed in on 2.12.09. Update 2.25.09 Last appointment was not kept. Case closed.
Funded: $614.00
Y.C. - Dallas County - 10.15.08 Young single mom is requesting assistance with outstanding hospital bills. She incurred these bills because she had to have gall bladder surgery. She was uninsured at the time. She has done well and negotiated some payment plans but is struggling to pay the medical bills and make ends meet.
Request: $2432.05
Status: Provided information for her to apply for the Charity Care program at Texas Health Resources. Some of the bills incurred were under this program. Acceptance or denial to this program is pending. Once she receives response to that application we can know further what is required and funding information will be know at that time. Update: 12.08.08 still pending outcome of acceptance to charity program. Update 1.27.09 Unusually long time for results from Texas Health Resources to determine acceptance for the charity program. Financial strain becoming too much so tGN will work to assist with paying off of the doctor's bill. Update 1.28.09 Doctor's office provided cost of service at Medicare rates which helped us finacially. The account has been paid by Giving Neighbors.
Funded: $644.21
L.F. - Collin County - 2/2/09 Requesting help with having a Basal Cell cancer removed from my nose. I would appreciate so much, the help at this time of need. I have put off the surgery for 5 months with the fear of how to pay for it. My husband is self-employed. We had to drop our health insurance due to the high monthly payments we couldn't afford - only after a lengthy application with Christian Medi-Share program that we use now instead of the health insurance program. Christian Medi-Share will not help us with this expense because I have had Basal Cell cancer once before, eight years ago. My husband's construction business is not doing well with the economy, only making $8,000. this past year. He also has a part time job as youth director at a church, but it only pays part time with no benefits. My job as Assistant Manager does not pay benefits either.
Request: $2094.00
Status: The doctor has been contacted and the cost of this surgery has been discussed. The true cost will not be known until the surgery is completed. We will likely need more than the amount requested. The doctor has agreed to a discount and monthly payment plan. Surgery is scheduled for Feb 12th. 12.13.09 Update: Surgery completed and all cancer, which was three layers deep, was removed from her nose. Doctor provided a 20% discount. Thank you!
Funded: 1680.00
K.P. - Texas Collin County - 11.17.08 He requests assistance with one month's worth of medications. He has been approved for disability but has not yet received a check.
Request: $162.97
Status: Will fund one month's request. Will assist him in application to pharmaceutical companies for long term assistance.
Funded: $162.97
R.C. - Texas Collin County - 12.05.08 Husband is dying of bone cancer. They have used all savings and have lost every thing, house, business. Requesting help with some outstanding medical bills and monies for burial.
Request: $ 2000.00 estimated
Status: Researching burial costs and will negotiate bills. Completed: Hospice advised of an organization who takes bodies for science research, will pay for all costs associated and provided ashes back if desired.
Funded: $0.00
R.F. - Collin County, Texas - 08.18.08 "I was attacked by two pit bull dogs on 6/6/2008, I sustained a broken left wrist, multiple wonds on right leg and right hand causing nerve damage to hand. I am currently on leave of absense without pay. I plan to return to work." She is requesting assistance for some Physical Therapy due to the limited movement in her hand. She needs to be able to gain use of this hand so she can return to work.
Request: $ amount unknown - needs PT
Status: contacted a home health care company who is partnered with tGN to help. They will provide a OT to go to her home, show her the required work to do and donate all the equipment she will need. They will follow up to ensure her success. 9.9.08 She contacted me this week and let me know the OT had come to her home (this is free of charge) and provided OT and equipment. She said her hand is showing improvement. Update 11.06.08 She was able to go back to work.
Funded: $0.00
M.H. - Texas Dallas County - 8.13.07 - bedridden from MS she is requesting a handicapped equipped minivan for transport to and from doctor's appointments. She lives with her daughter, son-in-law and family and is cared for by them. They need a way to provide this transportation on a regular basis. They are not in a financial position to be able to purchase this item. As you can imagine the requirements of this family is huge. Since she is bedridden and has been for many years a regular car is out of the question. She must be transported in a wheelchair and they need a lift to be able to get all required into the van.
Status: We are seeking a donation of a handicapped equipped minivan.
Requested: handicapped equipped minivan. 10.01.08 received a ramp. no longer need a different van.
Funded: 0.00
A.D. - Kentucky - 07.15.08 "I would love to be able to get a job after I get dentures. I am hoping that they will make others look at me for me, not for my smile. Most people around here, when you don't have teeth, look at you like you are nothing or like they don't even see you. I would love to be looked at and get the same respect and smiles that I give to everyone else."
Request: $650.00 for dentures
Status: 7.05.08 Working with AD and Affordable Dentures to get a full set of dentures made. 7.23.08 Update - Waiting till first of August for follow up with Oral Surgeon to get ok gums have healed enough for dentures. 8.20.08 Followed up with the oral surgeon and all looks good. We can move forward with dentures. 9.9.08 she received her dentures last week and sent me a picture of a beautiful new smile. Watch for the newsletter to hear her story.
Funded: $650.00
R.M. - Texas Dallas County - 5.17.08 He and his family are requesting assistance for negotiation of payments and payment plans for hospital and doctors bills incurred from and injury. "All of these costs are related to the emergency treatment and hospital stay related to my broken left arm. The hospital stay was required because the bone broke through the skin exposing my arm to infection which required antibiotics through an IV. Surgery was done because the arm needed to be cleaned and a metal plate was attached to my bone." Update: 6.13.08 This was truely a miracle. By the time I had begun the routine of faxing information to the medical service provider I was told they could save me some time because he had a zero balance on his account. I know this gentleman, a Pastor, and his wife had been praying and asking God for guidance and help but this was very unexpected news. Normally, The Giving Neighbors works with medical service providers for weeks to get all information together and help the Neighbor in Need to get all their paperwork together. God truly went before us all and provided miraculously. Other medical service providers have been sent the letter and will honor the Charity program as well. I will follow up next week to make sure all the medical service providers have received the information they need. God is so awesome!
Requested: Negotiation for reduce rates and funding.
Status: Accepted by Baylor Charity Care program. Accounts of $24,484.69 resolved to zero. Pending $672.00. Update 7.23.08 Two accounts still pending. Doctor's have not yet responded to request. Waiting till 90 days is up per contacts at billing offices.8.20.08 Doctor responded and provided a discounted bill of $100.00 for his service.
Funded: $1100.00
H.R. - Texas Collin County - Minor dependent (cared for by his Uncle and Aunt) was in an accident and was treated at Presbyterian. His Uncle and Aunt are taking care of him but are struggling financially and cannot pay the medical bills. They have two young children and the mom is expecting. They have come to TGN asking for assistance for funding of these outstanding accounts.
Request: $975.97 funding to pay outstanding bills for emergency treatment of his cousin.
Status: 07.09.08 A 30% discount was received by one medical service provider. He will apply for charity program at the hospital. 07.23.08 Application for charity program has been made, answer pending.
Funded: $460.60
K.P. - Harlingen, TX - "On March 27,2008 I slipped on ice and tore my MCL and ACL ligaments in my knee. While one of the ligaments will heal itself and probably has by now, I have to have surgery to repair the ligment in between the bones ni my knee." Circumstances: "Back in March of 2007 I married the man of my dreams and took the three week trip from Harlingen Texas to Anchorage Alaska with my two children... Once in Alaska, Raymond's health failed and I was unable to find a job until June. By then we were homeless living out of our truck. I found a good job and we got on our feet. On November 9, 2007 my husband laid down to take a nap and never work up. Due to the circumstances I found myself in, I quit my job and could barely make ends meet. In January I found another job and worked parttime which was going to become a fulltime position. On March 27, 2008 she was unable to pay me any longer and I was laid off until she could employ me again. The same day I slipped and fell on the ice, injuring my knee. I am unable to walk or provide for my family. My parents came to Alaska and drove us back to Harlingen, Texas. Once I looked into medicaid, which I had in Alaska, Texas only offers adults medicaid if they make less that $188 a month. I get $400.00 in child support a month. I am unable to walk without crutches and now after everything we have been through have no way to pay for the surgery. In fact, no doctor will see me without at least $500 down payment and as of right now I have no way of paying that. I do live with my parents but they used everything that they had to get us back to Texas."
Request: Assistance for doctor's appointment and surgery. Amount unknown at this time.
Status: 7.23.08 We researched hospitals in her area and found Valley Baptist Medical Center had a charity care program. She applied, was interviewed and accepted. Doctor's participating with the hospital will take care of this situation. Praise God! We will stay in touch till she is finalized.
Funded: $0.00
J.W. - Austin, Texas - 07.24.08 "I am uninsured and have torn my ACL ligament and my meniscus cartilage. I have surgery Aug. 1st and have no way to pay for it. I cancelled my insurance at the beginning of this year because I couldn't afford it. Don't know the expense yet but looks like a minimum of 8K. Don't know what to do and am very scared. I have great business debt right now and all my profits go to bills and rent. I have no expendable income and am walled up in my apt. for last 6 months. - Have not been able to walk since July 1st."
Request: $8000.00
Status: 7.30.08 - We have been working to contact hospital, doctor's office and medical supply company. This will be an outpatient surgery but the costs are hitting over slightly over 8K and this does not include other bills that will occur during surgery event. Good discounts are being discussed and still over 8K. 8.20.08 This was a whirlwind full of difficulties but the surgery is done, was successful and cost much less than anticipated. See what God has done in this story at the contact us page my notes at the bottom...
Funded:$4986.85
K.&C.S. - Texas Dallas County - 4.14.08 Family of four have incurred many medical bills with two children (3 and under) in the hospital with serious illnesses several times. Both parents work and have health insurance but are still overwhelmed with medical bills which are out-of-pocket expenses. Update 4.29.08 More bills are coming in so we are collecting all of them. Working with the hospital and doctor's offices to negotiate final numbers and payment plans. Itemized bills will be collected and reviewed. Update 05.07.08 Contacted the hospital for itemized bill. Contacted one billing office of one primary doctor and have received a 20% discount on balance due. Other bills still pending.Update 06.13.08 All but a small amount has been funded and some discounts were received by the medical service providers. They were greatly relieved and are able to move forward. See their testimony on the Testimony page.
Request: Assistance with review of medical bills outstanding, work to get medical service providers to work with them for discounts and payment plans so this family can pay out existing bills without suffering financially in other areas of their lives.
Status: One bill still outstanding. Medical records have been requested to verify doctor's billing charges of $279.00. 08.20.08 Closed.
Funded: $1193.44
A.D. - Kentucky - 1.16.08 - - She writes "I am very desperate need of having all my teeth pulled. I just came from the ER about an hour ago and the doctor said if I continue to let them go the way they are that it would seriously hurt my health. My jaws and gums stay swollen all the time. I have tried everywhere for help. I have no income and no insurance. I can't get a job anywhere cause my teeth are broken and black. I would love it so much if anyone could help me out. I can't get a medical card or anything. I desperately need help. I want so bad just to be able to smile again. I have severe anxiety and panic attacks and I am just so afraid of the dentist and I'm afraid I'm going to die if I don't get help. A person I knew died and they said it was from bad infection in the mouth went to the brain. I don't know what to do anymore. Please help me."
Status: We are searching for a dentist to accept this Neighbor in Need and working to find out costs. Emergency room documents support this need. She has been prescribed an antibiotic but did not have the funds to get it filled. We will work to help her get that filled.Update 1.21.08 Finally found a pharmacy in this small town to work with us to allow TGN to pay for the prescriptions she needed. The antibiotic and pain medications she has taken. Update 1.30.08 We have found an oral surgeon who has agreed to see A.D. Thank you Lord! Her initial appointment is scheduled for 2.11.08 and cost is $200.00 which includes xrays. At that time we will know the requirements from the doctor and find out what the further actual costs will be. Update 2.13.08 Oral Surgeon saw A.D. yesterday and determine all of her remaining teeth (25) must be removed. The total cost reflected below is said to be a discounted price and must be paid in full prior to surgery. This will not include any denture work. Update 2.20.08 She is getting a second opinion and has an appointment on 2.28.08. X-rays have already been taken so these will not have to be retaken. Update 3.5.08 Second opinion offers us the surgery for $3442.00 if paid in full. Update 3.19.08 A.D. lives in a rural area of KY and is not physically close to a large city so our options have been limited. She is now scheduled for surgery on 4.8.08. Her teeth will be removed in four different surgeries, two weeks apart. She will be out of pain and infection once this is completed. She is very anxious about this process and asks for your prayers. Update 4.14.08 She had her first surgery on 4.8.08 and all went well. Next surgery is scheduled for 4.23.08. Update 4.29.08 Final payment has been provided for the last two surgeries. So far all has gone well and recovery has been good.
Request: $1000.00
Actual Financial Need: $4021.75
Funded: $3981.25 Final
K.B.- Texas Collin County -3.6.08 Little 6 year old girl is being treated for large B-Cell Lymphoma at CMC. Surgery is now required and a deposit is needed of $500.00. The child is not covered by any health insurance or aid at this time.
Status: More medical care and treatments may be required and to date we do not know the amount of the medical care costs. It is estimated costs is in the many thousands of dollars. THANK YOU CHILDREN'S! Although today we have dealt with only the immediate request we are accepting donations to help provide for further medical needs for this child in the future. SPECIAL NOTE SHOULD BE MADE: The staff and students at the elementary school this little girl attends has provided funds through fund raising efforts made by them. Thank you Finch Elementary for being A Giving Neighbor! Update 3.10.08 - The 500.00 was donated for the deposit for the surgery on Fri. 3.7.08. The Actual Amount now listed is the charges owed up to 3.7.08. Update 3.19.08 K.B. surgery was performed and according to a family member was home on Saturday and doing well. K.B. is scheduled for chemotherapy treatments beginning tomorrow at CMC. She will be in the hospital for 5 days receiving treatment. A hearing checkup is scheduled towards the end of the month to discover how her hearing has been affected. Thank you to all who have donated so far! Update 4.14.08 K.B. has recovered from her surgery and is scheduled to be back at school in May. Follow ups at CMC have been done and currently K.B. is doing well. Thanks to all who came together to help this girl and her family they have received many blessings during this time we only show a portion of what they have received from truly giving neighbors! Update 6.13.08 Received bills of over $4000.00 dollars for anesthesiologists. tGN has requested assistance with the amount due so payment can be made. We were told they would call us and advise us if our request would be honored.
Requested: $500.00
Actual Amount: The outstanding amount at CMC is unknown at this time 4.29.08. The family is getting assistance for bills to be written off. Some may be left outstanding and we will post the final results and amounts needed.
Funded: $2475.00
N.C. - Texas Collin County - 5.05.08 "I have been in need of a root canal for over a year now. My dentist keeps me on antibiotics in hope of saving a tooth that suppoprts a very important bridge. At one point in my life I had both dental and visual insurance but no longer have either. I have lived with this pain for so long and really would be ever so grateful for your assistance. Even with my temporary job I could not save enough to have the root canal, as my dentist wants to be sure that I have the money before he begins." Note: Letter of reference indicates N.C. has been diligently looking for fulltime employment but has not found anything to date.
Requested: $900.00
Status: Update: 06.13.08 All work is completed and her testimony will be listed next week. Check that out.
Funded: $900.00
J.W. - Texas Dallas County - 3.5.08 She is asking for help to get a top molar fixed. She has lost a filling and either needs a crown or a root canal and crown. She currently has no way to pay for this medical need to be met. This situation became urgent as pain set in.
Status: Update - 3.19.08 she has had the root canal done and is pending the crown. Other dental work required will be determined at a screening next week. 3.28.08 root canal and tooth build up is completed. Crown is scheduled for June. Update 5.29.08 - crown is scheduled to be done on June 4th.
Requested Amount: $1000.00
Actual Amount: $677.00
Funded: $677.00 Final
A.M. - Texas Dallas County - 4.29.08 Cancer (of the throat) survivor is requesting assistance with dental work. All of the radiation and chemotherapy treatments have left him with his teeth quickly deteriorating. He has health insurance but is still financially devastated from the illness and not being able to work. He has gone back to work one day a week and wants to return to full time work. All of his teeth need to be worked on to stop the continued breakdown. Update 05.07.08 His wife has some insurance coverage. The dentist office is waiting to hear how much that insurance company will pay. We are working to get a final fiqure on this required treatment. Update 05.29.08 He saw the dentist but determined he would have to go back to his oncologist for help. This has been closed for now.
Requested: $5608.00 (based on treatment plan from dentist)
Actual Amount:
Funded: 0.00
C.F.- Texas Dallas County 10.25.07 - Had to quit her job due to floor-of-mouth cancer. A tumor was removed and all of her teeth were removed. Upon recovery she needs to look for another job and needs to have dentures to do that.
Status: Needs a full set of dentures. Must find a dentist to assist with this situation. 11.8.07 A dentist has seen her and said some further healing must take place but she is a candidate for dentures and will provide the care for this need. Next appt is 12.10.07 Update: 12.28.07 Impressions were taken at the last visit and the final product should be presented mid to late Jan. Update 1.18.08 additional fittings have been completed and adjustments being made. Still on schedule for late Jan to receive the final product. Update 1.30.08 she received her dentures last week but found they were not a fit. She saw the dentist again on 1.28.08 and the doctor is sending them back to the lab to be redone. Thank you Dr. for making sure these are absolutely right! Update 3.19.08 she has received her final set of dentures and is thrilled. She has been able to go to work.
Status: 3.19.08 completed. Another success story!
Request: $2000.00
Actual Required: $2085.00
Funded: $2085.00
W.G. - Texas Collin County -3.7.08 Requested assistance for a monthly prescription medication. Mounting medical expenses for a knee surgery put her in a situation to choose between medical needs and living expenses.
Requested: $134.88
Actual: $134.88
Funded: $134.88
J.R. - Texas Collin County 2.11.08 Contacted by school nurse and parents for assistance for 9 year old J.R.. He needs an ADHD evaluation with his doctor and 30 days worth of medication. His parents are currently unemployed and need cannot fund this need. The school nurse has indicated the child is struggling in school and needs this help. Update 2.20.08 The child went was seen at the doctor's office today for a flu or virus. They provided him with help with that as well as providing the ADHD medication.
Status: Completed
Request: $400.00
Actual Required: $66.00 doctors appt. + $155.99 meds.
Funded: $221.99
C.W. - Texas Dallas County - 10.01.07 - needs full set of permanent dentures. Currently has temporary set and mouth has healed completely. Works full time in face to face customer service and must be able to communicate and smile without fear and discomfort.
Status: Dentist will provided at cost for lab work. Follow up appointment pending. Process has been implemented and final product should be received in Jan. Update 1.11.08 - final dentures have been received and working thru adjustments. Thanks to TGN C.W. is healthy has new dentures and is working fulltime in the field she has chosen.
Requested: $819.00
Funded: $819.00
K.P. - Texas Collin County 1.4.08 - in shelter needed medication for pain and healing of medical condition.
Request: $60.00
Funded: $60.00
J.C. - Texas Collin County - 12.28.07 - Soft tissue tumor on her feet she is in pain. Request is for a pair of medical necessary depth shoes with inserts. She manages with S.S. but does not have additional funds for these special shoes.
Request: $209.00
Funded: $211.80
R.L.-Texas Collin County 11.9.07 Seriously injured arm in accident and had to have surgery. Requested assistance for pain medications. Continued to help with medications required for healing. R.L. even though severely injured went to work with The Salvation Army as a Bellringer this season to help others while helping himself.
Request: $70.77
Funded: $70.77
J.B. - Ohio - 7/23/07"I lost almost everything I owned in the flood of 2004. Due to me being in a flood zone my belongings was not covered by insurance. I also contacted Black Lung disease from being around so much mold. Although I took care of my teeth for several years when I had full insurance, I now have no dental insurance. Due to my illness, my teeth has become very weak, from my illness, meidcations, and age. Due to several financial reasons, I need to return to work. I would like to return to teaching special needs children on a part-time basis because of my health. Unfortunately, I have a front tooth missing and two on the side. Besides having difficulty eating, my smile hinders my self esteem. I have worked all my life serving people and helping them physically, emotionally, ecomically and with their education. Now, I have to humble myself and ask for assistance to imporve my health." 8.13.07 UPDATE - Saint Elizabeth's Health Center (Dental Clinic) will provide an implant to the front of her mouth for the requested amount of $900.00. She also needs to have Posterior rehabilitation with upper and lower removable partial dentures. The cost is $704.20 each.
She is requesting the funds for a tooth implant in the front. 8.24.07 Update The implant is scheduled for Sept. 11th.
Estimated Need for tooth implant: $2308.40 Update 1.11.08 - She has suffered with other issues but seems satisfied with the results of the implant and service she received from tGN. No further requests have been made. Closed.
Status: Implant completed!
Funded: $900.00
Unfunded: $1408.40
M.K. - Texas Dallas County - 1/30/07 Request for dental services has been made. She went to a dentist for evaluation and her quote for all the work to be done was $13,132.00 (retail prices). We are working to get assistance for the critical dental care needed. Three root canals/crowns and two extractions are critical. UPDATE 3.8.07 - M.K. went for her first visit, exam, xrays and treatment plan. Next schedule visit is June. Financials will be provided as we go but the current actual need is below. Thanks to Dental Health for Arlington! 4.2.07 Update We are working with Baylor University Dental School to assist with some of the dental work to be done. 5.6.07 Update - Next appointment is June 14th. TGN will provide funding for that appointment. 6.12.07 UPDATE - Confirmed appointment for June 14th with Dental Health of Arlington. Funding of $140.00 approved for two fillings and office visit. 6.25.07 update working with dentist office to get all work completed and the final total costs with a 15% discount provided. 6.28.07 update Since the work required is so extensive we will work with as many options as we can, that leads the actual need to a wide range. Work has begun and we are excited about getting this young mother's dental health completed. 7/17/07 UPDATE a dentist in the area has agreed to provide a 15% discount. This dental work will be shared between DHA and the dentist in Rowlett, TX. 8.13.07 UPDATE - M.K. has been treated for decay at DHA (Dental Health for Arlington). They indicated her wisdom teeth must be removed and an oral surgeon at the Baylor Dental College was recommended. She had her initial appointment with the surgeon and surgery is scheduled for 8.23.07. The cost is $425.00 8.24.07 Update Surgery was completed and she is now in recovery. Update 1.11.08 - Full recovery from surgery and no further requests have been made. Closed.
Status: Estimated Need for Dental work is: $4000.00
In Progress: Actual Need: $4000. - $11,162.00
Funded $738.80
L.S.- Texas Collin County 11-20-07 - Father made request for his daughter. She had just come to live with him here in Collin County from MS. She had a severe asthma attach and lung infection. He needed assistance with prescription medications when she was released from the hospital.
Request: 2 medications $219.36
Funded: $219.36
Status: Completed
B.E. - Texas Collin County 10.16.07 - no insurance or aid of anykind she had a heart attack in Oct. and broke her ankle in Nov. she requested help with medication for her chronic asthma. She has been out of work since Oct and is overwhelmed with illness and no income.
Request: 2 medications $219.78
Funded: $219.78
Status: Completed
V.T.- Texas Collin County 11.6.07 - Request for assistance with copay on prescription medications. Last year diagnosed with Hep C and must have daily meds. Working with insurance but out of pocket expenses are taking the toll.
Request: $160.00
Funded: $39.00 Not as costly as he thought it was going to be.
M.M. - Texas Collin County - 10.15.07 - Insulin dependant Type 1 diabetic needed a doctor's appointment for a new prescription for two types of insulin. He has just begin a new job and would not receive a paycheck for two weeks.
Status: Treated as an emergency. Closed.
Funded: $282.92
J.C. - Texas Collin County- 10.16.07 - Requested help to purchase prescriptions for this month.
Status: Completed
Requested: $41.19
Funded: $41.19
N.R. - Texas Collin County - 9.6.07 - Begin new job today with four weeks of training. Request for assistance for 30 days of medications for high blood pressure and depression.
Requested: $140.00
Funded: $131.89
Status: Closed
K.P. -Texas Collin County -9.6.07 - Hearing aid was not working correctly. It was causing difficulty and it was removed from his ear temporarily and lost. Requesting assistance for hearing replacement.
Requested: $225.00 - $255.00
Funded: $225.00
Status: Completed
A.R. - Texas Collin County - 9.12.07 - Dental surgery is required and scheduled for Tuesday 18th for 23 month old girl. Four extractions and two caps must be done. Her mother has requested assistance because she just lost her job and her daughter is in pain. Payment must be made before the surgery is done.
Requested: $573.92
Funded: $573.92
Status: Completed
C.B. - Texas Dallas County - 8.13.07 - called with an emergency request. Burning and pain in his stomach. Called to request help for payment of a doctor's visit. He has suffered much physically in the past six months and was out of work for many months. He is currently working but still does not have insurance.
Status: emergency appointment was set up with a doctor he has used in the past and payment was released. Payment for lab work was authorized.
Requested: $184.00
Funded: $184.00
R.S. - Texas Collin County -8.15.07