How to raise funds for a veteran's medical bills?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 20:31:14 -0400

I have a Vetnam Vet that has Stage 4 cancer and I run a Non-Profit. My question is, I am raising fundnds for his Medical bills! He only has 6-12 weeks and doesn't want to leave his wife with the bills. If I do a fund raiser for him would anyone be willing to help me? We are looking at around $9 K as of now! I am Paul Cottrell on FB!!

Response by SSgt Tim Meuret made Aug 24 at 2014 10:09 PM

SSgt Tim Meuret — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 22:09:03 -0400

You have two ways that you can take care of the bills.

1) The fastest would be to utilizing crowd sourcing. Here is a list of the top ten crowd sourcing sites. http://www.forbes.com/sites/chancebarnett/2013/05/08/top-10-crowdfunding-sites-for-fundraising/

2) If he has reached the income level required he can get additional assistance from the VA. Due to his situation and the press about secret waiting list and long waits, he is very likely to get immediate attention.

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Response by SSG Julia Daniels made Aug 25 at 2014 1:09 PM

SSG Julia Daniels — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:09:17 -0400

1SG

I just sent you a message on your FB but I think it went to your others folder on there.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2014 2:09 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:09:14 -0400

I realize this may be off topic....

May I suggest someone contact a Veteran Service Organization (VSO) Service Officer and ask them to contact the Veteran to see if there is anything available to help the Veteran via the VA? Additionally, there are things available through the VA so the Veteran can plan things out for burial, etc. If you don't know of any VSO's in the area, contact me and I will find one for you.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2014 2:27 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:27:17 -0400

May I add this suggestion - though I am certain that someone has recommended this.....Contact the Cancer Society....

Response by SGT Richard H. made Sep 5 at 2014 2:57 PM

SGT Richard H. — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:57:44 -0400

You'll need to check on this to verify, but my understanding from what I've heard from others is that MD Anderson has programs that will get someone treated for "what they can afford" without racking up a bunch of debt.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2014 5:39 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 05:39:23 -0400

Fun run? I raised $10k in a day for Wounded Warriors. It was only a 1.5 mile run, but we had a few hundred running.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 26 at 2014 6:30 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 06:30:07 -0400

Do you have any updates 1SG Private RallyPoint Member ? Have you been successful? God bless you and your friends for doing this.