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this is a friend of my sister's.
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Anything that you can do will help*
Dear Family and Friends,
Since joining the Army Commnity, I have made several Army Wife friends. One of them is a woman named Chelle. Chelle and her husband Steve are the parents to a little girl named Lorelei who was born with a heart condition. A few weeks ago, Steve and Chelle received great news that Lorelei should be able to have the open heart surgery that she needs in June. However, right after that, they were dealt a blow by Tricare. Some of Lorelei's meds are considered to be experimental and therefore Tricare has decided not to cover them. In addition, there is a certain prescription for RSV that is typically not given to children past age 2. Because of Lorelei's condition, she has needed to continue on it beyond the recommended guidelines. But this too was also denied. They were sent a bill for nearly $40,000 to be paid within 14 days. Obviously they don't have that kind of money. They have tried to appeal and have contacted all of the resources that they know of at this point. So far, nothing seems to be panning out.
Lorelei is on a special diet and has to have four bottles of Pediasure (or an equivalent) each day. This alone is $300/month. She also has to have several medications that used to be prescriptions but are now OTC. Since they are over the counter, the cost is much more per month. Just the co-pays for her prescriptions are more than $200/month.
When she goes for her surgery in June, there is a medication that she has to have in order to survive. The medication is given every four hours and is $7,000/dose. Tricare has informed them that this medication will not be covered. Because of the type of surgery she is having, they could be facing a very long hospital stay. There is a Ronald McDonald house that is available but that is not without cost either, not to mention travel expenses, meals, etc.
Chelle would never come out and ask for any help, but our “group” wants to do whatever we can to help. I can't imagine the position her family has been put in where they are basically being told to choose massive financial burden or their daughter's life. Of course, they will choose Lorelei over everything else but it would be wonderful if all of their effort and emotions could be focused on her rather than worrying and stressing about the financial side of it all.
Any ideas of a fundraiser or something we could do to help would be great. Small things could make a difference - clipping coupons for Claritin and Pediasure, etc. Also if you know of any resources that can help with medical financial need that would be incredible as well. Some of you may know of something that we haven't yet run across.
Donations can be sent to via paypal to: stacey@marriedtothearmy.com. Please be sure that it is noted that it is for Lorelei.
HELP HELP HELP
Anything that you can do will help*
Dear Family and Friends,
Since joining the Army Commnity, I have made several Army Wife friends. One of them is a woman named Chelle. Chelle and her husband Steve are the parents to a little girl named Lorelei who was born with a heart condition. A few weeks ago, Steve and Chelle received great news that Lorelei should be able to have the open heart surgery that she needs in June. However, right after that, they were dealt a blow by Tricare. Some of Lorelei's meds are considered to be experimental and therefore Tricare has decided not to cover them. In addition, there is a certain prescription for RSV that is typically not given to children past age 2. Because of Lorelei's condition, she has needed to continue on it beyond the recommended guidelines. But this too was also denied. They were sent a bill for nearly $40,000 to be paid within 14 days. Obviously they don't have that kind of money. They have tried to appeal and have contacted all of the resources that they know of at this point. So far, nothing seems to be panning out.
Lorelei is on a special diet and has to have four bottles of Pediasure (or an equivalent) each day. This alone is $300/month. She also has to have several medications that used to be prescriptions but are now OTC. Since they are over the counter, the cost is much more per month. Just the co-pays for her prescriptions are more than $200/month.
When she goes for her surgery in June, there is a medication that she has to have in order to survive. The medication is given every four hours and is $7,000/dose. Tricare has informed them that this medication will not be covered. Because of the type of surgery she is having, they could be facing a very long hospital stay. There is a Ronald McDonald house that is available but that is not without cost either, not to mention travel expenses, meals, etc.
Chelle would never come out and ask for any help, but our “group” wants to do whatever we can to help. I can't imagine the position her family has been put in where they are basically being told to choose massive financial burden or their daughter's life. Of course, they will choose Lorelei over everything else but it would be wonderful if all of their effort and emotions could be focused on her rather than worrying and stressing about the financial side of it all.
Any ideas of a fundraiser or something we could do to help would be great. Small things could make a difference - clipping coupons for Claritin and Pediasure, etc. Also if you know of any resources that can help with medical financial need that would be incredible as well. Some of you may know of something that we haven't yet run across.
Donations can be sent to via paypal to: stacey@marriedtothearmy.com. Please be sure that it is noted that it is for Lorelei.