Equal Access to Paramedic Services
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Meet Sarah
Sarah’s older daughter Léandre was born with a life-threatening illness. Due to multiple seizures and complications with breathing, her medical needs were extreme. After paying near $7,000 in transportation bills, Sarah simply could not afford to call for an ambulance in emergency situations. She and her husband would drive Léandre to the hospital themselves, monitoring vitals and giving oxygen, all while trying to remain calm. At one point, they would see Léandre’s face turn blue. All this, just to avoid an ambulance bill.
“It sounds so pathetic. As a parent, you feel like you’re not doing what you’re supposed to do.”
Our Mission
An ambulance ride can be the difference between life and death, but 42% of Canadians would delay calling 911 because they are worried about the cost of paramedic service. With ambulance fees not fully covered by provincial healthcare plans, those without private insurance may have to make a heartbreaking decision: risk driving themselves, or pay the bill. Accessible Medics is a non-profit organization that aims to eliminate the barriers to life-saving paramedic care. We encourage those in financial turmoil to make the emergency call by providing ambulance transport insurance free of charge. Individuals submit an application and those who are eligible receive coverage for unforeseen, medically necessary ambulance charges. Once a claim is made, the patient’s fee will be completely waived or heavily subsidized. Our goal is to ensure no one is left out in the cold when it matters the most.
“Worrying about the bills when you’re worrying about your child dying – those two things should not be in the same picture”
Our Fundraising Strategy
Money will be raised to provide families with the reassurance that they will be financially able to access an ambulance in emergencies. This will be done through accepting donations from the general public and corporations. Potential donors will be able to make a cash contribution, or order various merchandise through an online store, with 100% of proceeds going towards the cause. Accessible Medics chapters will also be set up at major universities to contribute to fundraising efforts.
We Need Your Help
Founded in January 2018, Accessible Medics needs your contributions in order to work towards our goal of equal access to ambulatory care. Please donate now or spread the word to friends and family. In an ideal healthcare system, Accessible Medics wouldn’t have to exist. We’re asking provincial governments to make medically necessary ambulance rides fully covered under their public health plan. Please sign the petition to support our efforts in making equal access to paramedic services a reality.
Donation Levels
1) Advocate
Donors who contribute $25 to the cause will receive a limited edition Accessible Medics shirt.
2) Advocate Plus
Donors who contribute $50 to the cause will receive a limited edition Accessible Medics shirt and drawstring bag.
3) Founding Donor
Donors who contribute $100 to the cause will receive a limited edition Accessible Medics shirt, drawstring bag, and will be recognized as a Founding Donor with personal thanks from our Board of Directors.
Sarah’s older daughter Léandre was born with a life-threatening illness. Due to multiple seizures and complications with breathing, her medical needs were extreme. After paying near $7,000 in transportation bills, Sarah simply could not afford to call for an ambulance in emergency situations. She and her husband would drive Léandre to the hospital themselves, monitoring vitals and giving oxygen, all while trying to remain calm. At one point, they would see Léandre’s face turn blue. All this, just to avoid an ambulance bill.
“It sounds so pathetic. As a parent, you feel like you’re not doing what you’re supposed to do.”
Our Mission
An ambulance ride can be the difference between life and death, but 42% of Canadians would delay calling 911 because they are worried about the cost of paramedic service. With ambulance fees not fully covered by provincial healthcare plans, those without private insurance may have to make a heartbreaking decision: risk driving themselves, or pay the bill. Accessible Medics is a non-profit organization that aims to eliminate the barriers to life-saving paramedic care. We encourage those in financial turmoil to make the emergency call by providing ambulance transport insurance free of charge. Individuals submit an application and those who are eligible receive coverage for unforeseen, medically necessary ambulance charges. Once a claim is made, the patient’s fee will be completely waived or heavily subsidized. Our goal is to ensure no one is left out in the cold when it matters the most.
“Worrying about the bills when you’re worrying about your child dying – those two things should not be in the same picture”
Our Fundraising Strategy
Money will be raised to provide families with the reassurance that they will be financially able to access an ambulance in emergencies. This will be done through accepting donations from the general public and corporations. Potential donors will be able to make a cash contribution, or order various merchandise through an online store, with 100% of proceeds going towards the cause. Accessible Medics chapters will also be set up at major universities to contribute to fundraising efforts.
We Need Your Help
Founded in January 2018, Accessible Medics needs your contributions in order to work towards our goal of equal access to ambulatory care. Please donate now or spread the word to friends and family. In an ideal healthcare system, Accessible Medics wouldn’t have to exist. We’re asking provincial governments to make medically necessary ambulance rides fully covered under their public health plan. Please sign the petition to support our efforts in making equal access to paramedic services a reality.
Donation Levels
1) Advocate
Donors who contribute $25 to the cause will receive a limited edition Accessible Medics shirt.
2) Advocate Plus
Donors who contribute $50 to the cause will receive a limited edition Accessible Medics shirt and drawstring bag.
3) Founding Donor
Donors who contribute $100 to the cause will receive a limited edition Accessible Medics shirt, drawstring bag, and will be recognized as a Founding Donor with personal thanks from our Board of Directors.
Organizer
Kevin Zhou
Organizer
London, ON
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