Kris Isbell was born and raised in Bishop, California. Kris is very well known through the community.
This past June, Kris was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After spending more than three months at City of Hope Healthcare in Duarte, CA, Kris was able to return home. However, Kris must return to City of Hope for three days every two weeks for chemotherapy. This will continue for at least another two years. Even though Kris has insurance, it is not enough to cover the expenses related to his treatment, which is not available in Inyo County.
Kris’s mom and caregiver, Janie Barba, works part time assisting seniors at Inyo County Senior Center. She is a member of her union, Inyo County Employees Association, AFSCME Local 315. She has received sick leave donations from her Union Sick Leave Bank, which have thus far enabled her to continue getting a small paycheck.
Each time Kris and his mom travel to City of Hope, they must rent a car, since they do not have one of their own. In addition to their $200 car rental, they spend $200 for a discounted Extended Stay hotel room, and around $100 for gas and food.
The approximately $1,000/month they are expending has been partially offset by Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance, who provides approximate reimbursements of $200/month. But they are still spending some $800/month that they do not have.
Kris has a heart of gold, a caring personality, and makes it his mission in life to befriend everyone. Kris is one of those rare souls in the world who makes you feel loved, cared for, goes out of his way to talk with you, get to know you, be your friend, help you, or even just made sure he knows your name. Kris loves music, art, making friends, and anything to do with Japanese culture.
Let's return Kris the attention, love, and care he has given over the years. Anything that anyone could donate would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and make any donations that you can.
This past June, Kris was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After spending more than three months at City of Hope Healthcare in Duarte, CA, Kris was able to return home. However, Kris must return to City of Hope for three days every two weeks for chemotherapy. This will continue for at least another two years. Even though Kris has insurance, it is not enough to cover the expenses related to his treatment, which is not available in Inyo County.
Kris’s mom and caregiver, Janie Barba, works part time assisting seniors at Inyo County Senior Center. She is a member of her union, Inyo County Employees Association, AFSCME Local 315. She has received sick leave donations from her Union Sick Leave Bank, which have thus far enabled her to continue getting a small paycheck.
Each time Kris and his mom travel to City of Hope, they must rent a car, since they do not have one of their own. In addition to their $200 car rental, they spend $200 for a discounted Extended Stay hotel room, and around $100 for gas and food.
The approximately $1,000/month they are expending has been partially offset by Eastern Sierra Cancer Alliance, who provides approximate reimbursements of $200/month. But they are still spending some $800/month that they do not have.
Kris has a heart of gold, a caring personality, and makes it his mission in life to befriend everyone. Kris is one of those rare souls in the world who makes you feel loved, cared for, goes out of his way to talk with you, get to know you, be your friend, help you, or even just made sure he knows your name. Kris loves music, art, making friends, and anything to do with Japanese culture.
Let's return Kris the attention, love, and care he has given over the years. Anything that anyone could donate would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and make any donations that you can.
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Kris Isbell
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