Advice... Please Read

[mmic23 0]

I live in Oregon. It's about as close as you can get (socialistic) in the United States to a Canadian Health Care System. Go to this link: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/healthplan/app_benefits/main.shtml. Open up the 64 page pdf file of the actual plan itself. There are about 20 good contact numbers in there for agencies that can assist you. I know you know this now, but get all your family members signed up for this immediately. At between 9 and 20 bucks a month, your whole family including your mother in law can get on it for premiums of 36-80 dollars a month, well within your 1000 dollars a month extra that you have each month after bills. good luck. I hope all turns out well.

Thank you!

[Crosspointe1 0]

This is in no way meant to be offensive, but how did you find out your son had luekemia if you have no health insurance?? Surely you must have had to pay loads for tests etc.....

[timwakefield 68]

I don't own a house, so a loan from a bank is pretty much out of the question. As far as I go, I was adopted and have had no contact with my adopted parents since I was 16. My wife's mom is broke, her dad died a while back. Her mom lives with us, because she never worked while she was married to my wife's father. He didn't have a retirement account or anything set up for the future, was still working when he past away. Kind of put her in a shitty situation, so we took her in. As far as I go, since I have to defend myself. I make maybe $300-400 a week playing poker at the casino, playing 3 days a week, sometimes 4. With ebay, I make another $200-300 a week. Usually, I bring in a total of around $2500 a month. After expenses, I have around $1,000 or so left over -- which depletes somehow.The casino by my house is small. $3/6 is all there is. I never planned on doing it for a living, but I have consistently seen results. I can't tell you any statistics that I have and I have never really had to manage a bankroll - it has all been relatively simple. Some of my friends told me to play online, that I needed to be a lot more organized. Everything with online poker and being successful was relatively new to me. I came here for help. End of story.

Well I apologize for calling you out, but you can see how your story may sound a little fishy, especially with your previous posts. Hopefully you find a doctor or hospital that can help you - I don't know anything about their policies but I do know that the Jimmy Fund in Boston is a major non-profit organization that deals entirely with children's cancer, and I would highly suggest that you call them.

[mtdesmoines 3]

Thank you for the recent posts that have included some very helpful paths. I am making phone calls as we speak.

Honestly, I can't believe that there is a world of doctors and hospitals out there that are going to refuse medical service for your son. TALK TO PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR PROBLEM and you'll get the help you need. It may come with a dose of judgementalism, but even that may prove helpful in the long run.And I hope your story helps someone else AVOID getting trapped in your situation. Good luck and God Bless.

[mmic23 0]

This is in no way meant to be offensive, but how did you find out your son had luekemia if you have no health insurance?? Surely you must have had to pay loads for tests etc.....

He was sick for about a week, his deameanor really changed. We took him to the emergency room to get him checked out. And yes, they ran tests. After those came back, we were sent to a specialist. More tests. And yes, they were expensive. Its not as if I am completely broke. I have saved as much as I could. I can cover these bills... But the treatment itself is where the problem exists. Its too much for me to afford. Even if I sell everything I own, it will run out pretty quickly. That is why I came here. Not for a handout, but for advice on how to get help from government, hospitals, etc..

[JaysForLife 0]

Wow, if this is some sort of made up sob story to get something from someone here... I really hope you and your family all die.

I hope this is bullshit. If that's the case it's just you who looks like a moron and a loser. Otherwise you've got a sick son whose father's best idea is to post repeatedly on an internet poker forum rather than look for real ways to help him. Either way, sign off and get help for either yourself or your son.

Why would you come to a poker forum where you have 13 posts at to try and fix a situation this serious? If your son is truly sick, trolling around FCP is about the worst thing you could be doing. If you are a scumbag and made up this story to get a few sympathy donations, gg good effort, but its not happening. Move on.

Very lame guys. Calling out a man whos son was just diagnosed with Leukemia before you know the full story was very disrespectful imo. He never once asked for any actual money from anyone. Like coleslaw said i think you really need to weigh the risk/reward of calling someone out before you do it.

[timwakefield 68]

I do know that the Jimmy Fund in Boston is a major non-profit organization that deals entirely with children's cancer, and I would highly suggest that you call them.

Just to add to this, the Jimmy Fund raises money for the Dana-Farber cancer institute, here is the phone number of their financial information services line: (617) 632-3455.http://www.dana-farber.org/

[mmic23 0]

Just to add to this, the Jimmy Fund raises money for the Dana-Farber cancer institute, here is the phone number of their financial information services line: (617) 632-3455.http://www.dana-farber.org/

Thank you. You have been a tremendous help...

[blakheart 3]

OP-Many others have pointed out options for you to seek goverment help. It is not even remotely possible for you to raise enough funds, you need help. I have a son who has a serious illness. It can be devasting, and it can really spin you out of control. Know that your son needs you to be strong for him now. Your wife needs you as well. I would suggest that you contact the Hospital and find other families in a similiar situation as yours. Good luck

[Suited_Up 2]

Very lame guys. Calling out a man whos son was just diagnosed with Leukemia before you know the full story was very disrespectful imo. He never once asked for any actual money from anyone. Like coleslaw said i think you really need to weigh the risk/reward of calling someone out before you do it.

So I should automatically believe everything someone says on the internet regardless of what their past history might look like?And what risk/reward? If i'm wrong, then what? You all think I'm an asshole? Pretty sure we crossed that bridge awhile ago, so I don't really care.

[Figger 0]

So I should automatically believe everything someone says on the internet regardless of what their past history might look like?And what risk/reward? If i'm wrong, then what? You all think I'm an asshole? Pretty sure we crossed that bridge awhile ago, so I don't really care.

What an asshole.sw

[Zach6668 513]

I've never understood why people consistenly come to completely unrelated forums seeking advice, when all they have to do is Google something, or ask around their community.

[mmic23 0]

I've never understood why people consistenly come to completely unrelated forums seeking advice, when all they have to do is Google something, or ask around their community.

Because I have no idea what I am doing, and google wasn't getting me very far. But within 2 hours here, people helped come up with an entire checklist of things to do. Seeking advice from others is very helpful, especially when you are overwhelmed.

[Speedy Petey 0]

OP, if your story is true there is a hospital called St Judes Childrens Hospital ( I think) that treats cancer only. They do not turn away anyone! Saw an ad on tv a few times asking for donations. If I remeber right they are in the midwest. GL

[mmic23 0]

OP, if your story is true there is a hospital called St Judes Childrens Hospital ( I think) that treats cancer only. They do not turn away anyone! Saw an ad on tv a few times asking for donations. If I remeber right they are in the midwest. GL

Thank you

[GrohMan 0]

I don't post much on here as I like to read other peoples thoughts instead of posting my own but this was a thread that I thought I needed to reply to. Nothing about your story adds up at all. If you have your wife and your mother and your son living with you then you would need way more than $2500 to support that large of a family. I am single and make as much as you and I would never have a thousand dollars left after paying bills. Think RENT, ELECTRICITY, FOOD FOR 4, CLOTHES, INTERNET, BANKROLL. I don't believe your story for a second. In fact I think that you are some punk a@@ kid who thinks that this is funny. Grow up and get a life. Something like this is not a joking matter. Did you really think that people around here were going to send you money. Also how do you sell 200-300 dollars a week on ebay. What are you a part time thief as well. It would make sense.

[mmic23 0]

I don't post much on here as I like to read other peoples thoughts instead of posting my own but this was a thread that I thought I needed to reply to. Nothing about your story adds up at all. If you have your wife and your mother and your son living with you then you would need way more than $2500 to support that large of a family. I am single and make as much as you and I would never have a thousand dollars left after paying bills. Think RENT, ELECTRICITY, FOOD FOR 4, CLOTHES, INTERNET, BANKROLL. I don't believe your story for a second. In fact I think that you are some punk a@@ kid who thinks that this is funny. Grow up and get a life. Something like this is not a joking matter. Did you really think that people around here were going to send you money. Also how do you sell 200-300 dollars a week on ebay. What are you a part time thief as well. It would make sense.

Once again, I have not and am not going to ask for money. All I have asked for is information, and a good chunk of people have been a bigger help then I could have imagined. I live in a small town in Oregon. I'm not sure where you live, but obviously it is pretty expensive. And making 2-300 on ebay a week is easy. I buy lots and then resell the items individually. Its pretty easy. But this is all besides the point. I'm not looking to convince you. Others here have been very helpful and I am grateful for the information that they've provided.

[mtdesmoines 3]

I've never understood why people consistenly come to completely unrelated forums seeking advice, when all they have to do is Google something, or ask around their community.

Actually, it's probably the next best thing to a conversation. Which is a good thing.

[kmak 0]

You are likely eligible for Medicaid:http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibility..._.asp#TopOfPage

[hblask 1]

After reading through this thread with a skeptical eye, I am 99.9% convinced the OP is legit. Good luck guy. My two youngest spent a total of about 8 months in the hospital when they were born (total birthweight: 3 pounds) and all you can do is take one step at a time. And get the necessary treatment first, agree to pay everything, and then seek financial solutions. Health first, financial woes later. You may be paying $50 or $100 per month for the rest of your life, but it's got to be done.

[ColeSLaw 0]

And what risk/reward? If i'm wrong, then what? You all think I'm an asshole? Pretty sure we crossed that bridge awhile ago, so I don't really care.

Not that it matters, but this is a pretty self-centered way of examining the effects of your actions (i.e. what people will think of you, as opposed to, say, how other people then view the OP, or the OP's feelings, etc).

[11 to 1 0]

Hey everyone -

First, at diagnosis you should have been pretty much bombarded with information and references to sources to help with extraordinary medical expense for children. If you were not, you go on the net, you Google the disease, you find a bunch of forums, you talk to other parents, all of whom will give you specific referrals and support. You have local sources for assistance, including something as basic as Social Services, any hospital, especially a children's hospital. Unless you are, indeed, in actual clinical shock or the stupidest person in the world (or think we are) this is the last place to waste your child's time posting. Because you can't be that stupid and play poker, even badly, let me be very clear that trying to scam people this way is one of the lowest-class ways to conduct your life. And don't bother with all the "Well, it could be true, so I am now the victim of your disbelief" crapola. Didn't work when my kids pulled it, and it won't work now.

[Pot Odds RAC 23]

I hope this is bullshit. If that's the case it's just you who looks like a moron and a loser. Otherwise you've got a sick son whose father's best idea is to post repeatedly on an internet poker forum rather than look for real ways to help him. Either way, sign off and get help for either yourself or your son.

We have a winner.

[mmic23 0]

First, at diagnosis you should have been pretty much bombarded with information and references to sources to help with extraordinary medical expense for children. If you were not, you go on the net, you Google the disease, you find a bunch of forums, you talk to other parents, all of whom will give you specific referrals and support. You have local sources for assistance, including something as basic as Social Services, any hospital, especially a children's hospital. Unless you are, indeed, in actual clinical shock or the stupidest person in the world (or think we are) this is the last place to waste your child's time posting. Because you can't be that stupid and play poker, even badly, let me be very clear that trying to scam people this way is one of the lowest-class ways to conduct your life. And don't bother with all the "Well, it could be true, so I am now the victim of your disbelief" crapola. Didn't work when my kids pulled it, and it won't work now.

What is all this talk about scamming?? For the last time, I am not here to get any handouts. And we were bombarded was information, so to speak. Information about his condition. Information about treatment. Information about what to do next. The hospital we went to couldn't help us without insurance, but did give us some numbers to call. On the other hand, aside from the phone numbers, they didn't really seem that interested in genuinely helping. I strongly disagree that this is the last place I should be "wasting" time. Many people here, if you bothered to even read everything, have provided me with some very strong leads. I have been up all night. I couldn't sleep. I have been googling things for the past 15 hours or more. But, I was never prepared for something like this.. I wish I could handle things better. But, in all honesty, how does anyone prepare for this?? I was stupid to not have insurance, but I can't focus on this now. I came to this forum because I hoped some of the people here could help give me advice, since I clearly don't have a clue. And I think I have been successful in getting that advice...

[GABMAD 0]

To the people who were flaming the OP: have some fkn respect. Don't just assume he's making this up. Someone would have to be mental to make this kind of **** up. I personally believe him. If you don't believe him, don't post **** that would only make him feel like **** if it is true, just move on to the next thread. Stop trying to be all detective like trying to find things he said that don't add up. All he's asking for is some help...he's desperate and that's why he came here. You have to be real cold-hearted to say the kind of **** that some of you said...imagine if you were in his shoes.OP...I personally can't help you with any information because I'm clueless about medical insurance and all that stuff as i'm only 18. I just wish you GL and I hope that your son will be ok...This reminds of the movie John Q. anyways...GL OP, I really hope you figure out a plan soon. What I would do is I would contact charities like the people have said b4, but what do I know.