Here is the request. Decide whether you can help this gentleman!
" I am a 41 year old construction worker who has always paid his
bills on time, until Jan. of 2009. That was the year I was diagnosed
with Kidney Cancer. I am a hard-working, reliable employee who has not
called in sick in over 8 years. That is to say, gotten up in the
morning, and phoned in, unable to work my shift for the day. I would
need to be on my death bed to do so, and have come very close. I
worked for 3 days, moving equipment weighing 50 lbs,with a collapsed
lung. I finally went to the ER when I knew that the crew would manage
without me, and I was in too much pain to even sleep.
Why? Am I an idiot? perhaps. Is it a good work ethic, or fear of
losing my job? a llittle of both. I have medical insurance through my
employer, but it does not cover utilities, food, gas. I still pay $65
each time I see a Dr.,which was often 5 times or more a month until 5
months ago. It does not cover the full cost of my prescriptions,
either. I earn $40,000 per year, on a salary and am blessed when
compared to most others. However, my crewmates think I am nuts for
insisting that I work my scheduled shifts, planning 3 or 4 DR visits
in a day, to minimize my time off. The fact is, that no-one else is
going to pay my way through life for me. I have always been self-
sufficient.
I have troubled over the decision to seek help for years. Do I
deserve it? I think so, but I don't qualify for many programs. Besides
there are those who are less fortunate, who need them more. Do I feel
sorry for myself? NO WAY! I saw the sun rise today, and will probably
be here to do the same tomorrow. But, as much as it pains me to do so,
I can no longer continue without help. I have an $8,000 loan I HAD to
take out, or Rocky Mountain Health maint. Org. was going to cancel
what little isurance I have. I could not keep up with the co-pays, and
uncovered expenses. I have gone without meds that would have made me
feel better, because they were too expensive ($300 0r more per month).
I cancelled DR visits, in order to cut down on my bills. I gave up
fishing, and most camping trips. I earned extra money cleaning cars at
my home on weekends, or doing online surveys for $4 each. I'm a
fighter, I won't quit, but without the proper care, I won't last long
either. I can't sell my 1994 Ford Ranger-it's my only car. I live in a
mobile home, which is paid for, but I am unable to sell or refinance
due to the economy, and lack of a permanent foundation. Both of these
items are in bad shape. Through it all, I have tried to help out those
who are less fortunate with my time, advice, and non-monetary things.
I need help, to pay off medical bills, and enable me to rebuild my
credit. I tore up all of my cards when I got sick, and signed up for
debt consolodation, which did not help, and made matters worse. I am
now being garnished $600 a month for past credit card and medical
bills, going on the second of what would be 5 years to pay off this
debt.
I figured that if I could reach 10,000 people, who would send me
$1 each, I could get the boost I needed. Call me a bum, or a begger if
you wish. Ignore me if you feel I am undeserving of help. I made my
bed and I must lie in it. Hope does spring eternal, and I am praying
to reach those 10,000 kind souls. I am trying to keep this a secret,
because I will continue to help others. I am afraid that if they knew,
they would no longer seek my assistance feeling I had too much on my
plate as it is. But, as long as I can breathe, and enjoy the sunrise,
I can provide help to my fellow Americans. So, if they approve this
ad, please help me. You can donate to my pay-pal through my blog at
http://needy1inco.blogspot.com. I will publish more info and updates
there. Words of encouragement help as well, or if you just need to
talk, or some advice yourself. I am there. Thank you for your time.
Scott."