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James was born with Neurofibromatosis. As a child he had surgery pretty much every year to keep up with the growths on his face. His dad would take the family on a summer vacation after his surgeries so he could recover and have fun. When he turned 18 he didn't have any more insurance to cover more surgeries. The tumors have stopped growing now and he would love to have the last procedures done. Several years ago he was told that his insurance company wouldn't cover it because he was born with the condition, so we are working toward a goal of $50,000 to cover the cost of treatment and recovery. We really won't know how much money is needed until he is thoroughly evaluated, but James is very excited that we have taken this project on, but I know he's a little leery of it actually happening. I am committed to doing everything I can to get him into the recovery room.
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- Talk Radio- David Boze show today on 770am
- Katie on KIRO talk radio- Ron & Don Show today 4:3...
- Kirkland Reporter tells our story!
- Seattle Times Spreads the Word
- $115,851 and climbing!
- Dr. Neligan Donates His Services!
- Flier for Donation Drives
- Surgery Scheduled for November 2008!
- KOMO Report on Woodmoor 6th Graders
- Woodmoor 6th Graders Legacy Gift Recipient
- $91,778
- AlaskaUSA Credit Union Accepting Donations
- Great Work Everyone Involved!
- $71,215
- KOMO Gives Excellent Coverage
- Thanks Logan!
- KOMO Updating Story again, 4:30 pst sharp
- $67118
- Wow , what a great experience! Thanks to all!
- $42,515 and climbing!
- James in Belguim!
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4 comments:
Hi Katie,
I saw the Times story and thought it was terrific. I love your sense of community and individual action. I launched a post on my blog about you and James. God keep you.
Nice seeing your picture in the paper Katie. You're doing a very good thing that most people are too busy to do.
It's great that you all are working to finance Mr. O'Neal's surgery, but has anyone asked why his Safeway insurance didn't cover it?
Here's a letter I've just written to the Seattle Times:
To the Editor:
I was sorry your story about the Eastside man who suffers from neurofibromatosis (http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008016011_jamesoneal24m.html) didn’t mention health insurance at all.
I’ve seen Mr. O’Neal several times, and admired his courage. But I’d assumed his facial condition was inoperable. I was stunned to learn his tumors were entirely treatable, all the years he’s been employed at Safeway. Why didn’t the Times discuss his Safeway health insurance? Couldn’t it have paid for his treatment?
Hearty congratulations to all those who have helped him, especially Ms. Knopf. But with a decent health insurance plan, Mr. O’Neal could have had this life-changing surgery many years ago.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, in the Kingsgate neighborhood, will have a fund raiser for James at the 10:30 worship service on Sunday, June 29. Everyone is welcome to atttend.
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