God Bless America. In America we have access to tons of information and resources. We can walk into a hospital not having ID, money or health insurance in hand and still be admitted for treatment. We have options... health insurance, charity care and much more. Today, I would like God to also Bless Trinidad & Tobago; that is where my mother Judy is from and lives. We just learned my mother has breast cancer. Although the cancer itself does not discriminate, the options for treatment there do. My family has to raise $8,000 USD, at which time Judy will be admitted to a medical facility where they will operate and cut out the cancer and then released the next day. Yes, you read it right she will be released to go home the next day all because in Trinidad she has to pay upfront thousands of dollars per day stay. Not to mention, although the Island is rapidly increasing in technology, it still does not possess the equipment necessary to rescan for traces of cancer after she receives chemo therapy. Judy is the mother of 3. My sister Charisse, our brother Damien, who serves the United States Army, & myself, Leslie-Ann. Judy also has 3 grandchildren, Justin 12, Ariyana 10 and Elijah 6. We all live in the US. Please help us by signing this petition to allow our Mom to enter the US for medical treatment and a fair chance to beat this disease that plagues so many young women with full lives ahead of them to live to the fullest. God Bless America & Everywhere else! Thank you for supporting Operation - "Save Mom's Life".
The stories shared in the comments section remind us daily of how fragile life can be when healthcare systems fail those in need. We are currently navigating the complex administrative requirements to ensure our mother receives the care she deserves. Your participation provides the momentum we require to keep this path forward open.
March 7, 2012
The momentum behind this effort has grown at a pace that truly touches our family. Your willingness to recognize the urgency of my mother's situation provides us with necessary encouragement during this difficult transition.
Reached 100 supporters
March 7, 2012
6 Comments
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Sarah Tan
14 years ago
Featured
This is so heartbreaking. No one should be denied life saving care just because of where they live. Praying for Judy and her family.
J
Jessica Jensen
14 years ago
Featured
Please help her! Cancer is a beast and she deserves a fair shot to see her grandkids grow up. God bless.
D
David Fletcher
14 years ago
Featured
UNFAIR. She has family here and needs proper treatment. Stop the red tape already.
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Tricia Tan
14 years ago
Featured
my heart goes out to u all. sending love from florida.
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Robert Abbott
14 years ago
Featured
Common sense needs to prevail here. Let Judy get her treatment. Hope she beats this.
M
Mike West
14 years ago
Featured
Get this woman the help she needs ASAP. Being sent home one day after surgery is completely insane. Let her come here.
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God Bless America. In America we have access to tons of information and resources. We can walk into a hospital not having ID, money or health insurance in hand and still be admitted for treatment. We have options... health insurance, charity care and much more. Today, I would like God to also Bless Trinidad & Tobago; that is where my mother Judy is from and lives. We just learned my mother has breast cancer. Although the cancer itself does not discriminate, the options for treatment there do. My family has to raise $8,000 USD, at which time Judy will be admitted to a medical facility where they will operate and cut out the cancer and then released the next day. Yes, you read it right she will be released to go home the next day all because in Trinidad she has to pay upfront thousands of dollars per day stay. Not to mention, although the Island is rapidly increasing in technology, it still does not possess the equipment necessary to rescan for traces of cancer after she receives chemo therapy. Judy is the mother of 3. My sister Charisse, our brother Damien, who serves the United States Army, & myself, Leslie-Ann. Judy also has 3 grandchildren, Justin 12, Ariyana 10 and Elijah 6. We all live in the US. Please help us by signing this petition to allow our Mom to enter the US for medical treatment and a fair chance to beat this disease that plagues so many young women with full lives ahead of them to live to the fullest. God Bless America & Everywhere else! Thank you for supporting Operation - "Save Mom's Life".
The stories shared in the comments section remind us daily of how fragile life can be when healthcare systems fail those in need. We are currently navigating the complex administrative requirements to ensure our mother receives the care she deserves. Your participation provides the momentum we require to keep this path forward open.
March 7, 2012
The momentum behind this effort has grown at a pace that truly touches our family. Your willingness to recognize the urgency of my mother's situation provides us with necessary encouragement during this difficult transition.
Reached 100 supporters
March 7, 2012
6 Comments
S
Sarah Tan
14 years ago
Featured
This is so heartbreaking. No one should be denied life saving care just because of where they live. Praying for Judy and her family.
J
Jessica Jensen
14 years ago
Featured
Please help her! Cancer is a beast and she deserves a fair shot to see her grandkids grow up. God bless.
D
David Fletcher
14 years ago
Featured
UNFAIR. She has family here and needs proper treatment. Stop the red tape already.
T
Tricia Tan
14 years ago
Featured
my heart goes out to u all. sending love from florida.
R
Robert Abbott
14 years ago
Featured
Common sense needs to prevail here. Let Judy get her treatment. Hope she beats this.
M
Mike West
14 years ago
Featured
Get this woman the help she needs ASAP. Being sent home one day after surgery is completely insane. Let her come here.
This is so heartbreaking. No one should be denied life saving care just because of where they live. Praying for Judy and her family.