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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 12 2013 : 8:21:12 PM
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my brother David has throat cancerand has a permanent feeding tube. his insurance will not cover ensure liguid. if anyone has any connections to get some donated please contact me. thanks so much.
God bless,
Judy
Farmgirl #3666
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
662 Posts |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2013 : 8:39:36 PM
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Judy - First, I am just so sorry for your brother's suffering. He is definitely in my prayers. You are, too. God love, bless and protect you both and your loved ones! Have you contacted the American Cancer Society concerning his needs? Even if they do not have a program to help in your area, they usually DO know of other agencies that can help. Also, if you visit them at www.cancer.org , you should be able to find help listed in your area. As a matter of fact, here is the direct link for finding support where you live: http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/index . I would also give them a phone call to ask for some direction. ALSO, you can check with the company that provides the feeding tube - they may know of entities that will help pay for the expense. And finally, our local Hospital has a trust fund specifically to help patients in need like this, so you may want to contact hospitals in his area.
Oh, dear one, I wish I could make this easier for you. I'm so sorry he is so sick and suffering, and I know how painful this is on you, too. I wish I could just hug you and walk with you through it to comfort and help you, but I will pray, because I know God can and will. Much love to you both - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2013 : 9:28:11 PM
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Nini and Tiana, you are bringing tears to my eyes, thank you for caring so much. I wish I could get a hug, I could use it about now.
God bless,
Judy
Farmgirl #3666
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
http://farmtimes.blogspot.com/ |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2013 : 03:17:03 AM
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Good morning, Judy -
I tried to maneuver around the Abbot website for you, to see if they had any type of supply program for patients, but I couldn't find anything directly on their site. I did, however, find this link for you concerning Abbott's Ensure Drink Patient Assistance Program, which includes a link where you can print out the program information and a printable application form! YAY! https://www.rxhope.com/pap/info/paplist.aspx?drugid=4271&fieldtype=drugid Both on the site and on the form, you'll find a phone number to call so you can speak to someone directly for more assistance. Since the form requires so much personal information (of course!), it might be a good idea to call first before submitting the form, just to be safe. Having said that, though, it does look like it might help - I hope so! I really hope so!!!
Here is a link to the Ensure website, too, where you can at least obtain coupons for the Ensure: http://ensure.com/coupons-samples-promotions . Also, if you sign up for their newsletter, they will afford you 15% savings. Not sure how that works, exactly, but 15% is 15%, right? :)
I also did a little more research for you online. Here is a little link that gives you some information that might help a little: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_there_a_free_source_of_Ensure_nutritional_drink_for_cancer_patients
Here is another link for Ensure coupons and a free Ensure shake sample... http://www.giveusfreestuff.com/tag/Ensure/ Maybe your circle of nearby friends and family can each request the sample and coupons to help! If you do an online search for "free Ensure," or "free Ensure coupons" you will find a whole host of coupon sites. I do realize that the coupons don't cover 100%, but hopefully it will help a little.
I'm so sorry I didn't do this for you last night, Judy - it was just getting late and I was tired and it didn't even occur to me at the time. I really, really hope that this information will help your brother out, and help bring you peace of mind. When people are suffering, the last thing they should have to worry about is this kind of thing.
Still praying! God bless you both! :)
Much love,
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2013 : 7:05:11 PM
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Judy,
I just saw this post,and I am praying for your brother and sending you a big hug.
Nini- you are a complete doll for finding those links to help Judy. Thank you!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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Posted - Mar 30 2013 : 05:45:14 AM
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| So sorry. There are many people that are ill and needing help. What is a amazing how much knowledge is shared on forums. I can not, but my heart is warmed when others share freely their insight and wisdom. Sending your brother prayers. |
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adnama
True Blue Farmgirl
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fargo
north dakota
USA
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Posted - Nov 20 2013 : 08:17:38 AM
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| just found this sorry for the delay, I do hope your brother is doing okay. I also have to just begun using a product like this, I was told that another very good product to use is Carnation Instant Breakfast with whole milk. check the ingredients on both these products and they are identical. Cost wise the breakfast is much cheaper, tastes fresher to me, and of course assuming no lactose intol. problems you would want to use an organic milk. It's easier to find coupons for Carnation also. I do hope he is doing well. |
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