Cannot afford treatment
Donation protected
I am 66 and have been healthy my whole life until now.
I was a general contractor who was doing fine until 2008 when the recession hit. I lost everything and finally took a job which I actually like. But I had debt accrued during the recession time. My credit score before 2008 was 860. I was behind in my taxes four years.
I am proud to say that I caught up and payed my tax bill as well as most credit card debt. I never wanted to declare bankruptcy and lose the debts I was responsible for.
For the last couple of years I have felt weaker and more tired. Through much testing the doctors say I have indications of 3 diseases including MGUS, which causes neuropathy, MDS, which is a pre leukemia cancer, and a platelet dna problem I don't understand.
I started one treatment and had to stop it because it cost me $670 every three weeks which I cannot afford. Testing has put me in debt for $6300 to one hospital and $1800 to another. Now they are starting another treatment which I don't yet know the cost of but I understand it is expensive.
I also have needed transfusions every month.
A normal hemoglobin count is 13-17. Mine is 7. The doctors can't believe I am still working.
I really do not want to stop working.
I do not want to "make" money with this gofundme. I only want to pay my medical bills. Any money over my needs will be applied to future medical care. If they find an inexpensive treatment any money left in this fund will go to a reputable charity.
Thank you for considering me.
Ron
I was a general contractor who was doing fine until 2008 when the recession hit. I lost everything and finally took a job which I actually like. But I had debt accrued during the recession time. My credit score before 2008 was 860. I was behind in my taxes four years.
I am proud to say that I caught up and payed my tax bill as well as most credit card debt. I never wanted to declare bankruptcy and lose the debts I was responsible for.
For the last couple of years I have felt weaker and more tired. Through much testing the doctors say I have indications of 3 diseases including MGUS, which causes neuropathy, MDS, which is a pre leukemia cancer, and a platelet dna problem I don't understand.
I started one treatment and had to stop it because it cost me $670 every three weeks which I cannot afford. Testing has put me in debt for $6300 to one hospital and $1800 to another. Now they are starting another treatment which I don't yet know the cost of but I understand it is expensive.
I also have needed transfusions every month.
A normal hemoglobin count is 13-17. Mine is 7. The doctors can't believe I am still working.
I really do not want to stop working.
I do not want to "make" money with this gofundme. I only want to pay my medical bills. Any money over my needs will be applied to future medical care. If they find an inexpensive treatment any money left in this fund will go to a reputable charity.
Thank you for considering me.
Ron
Organizer
Ronald Bull
Organizer
Glendale Heights, IL