I'm going to need plenty of help getting me off my bed.  I'm usually a private person and probably a lot of people don't know I've been struggling with Rheumatoid Arthritis for 14 years and I've been on crutches for 10.  But its time to be open about this.

Things have gotten critical.  I am bed stricken now -since March!  Things look bleak and I wonder if I am ever going to get off this bed.  But there is ray of hope.  I recently found a wonderful specialist doctor who is going to work real close with me in the upcoming months to make sure I get well.

But I need help.  Getting well can be expensive (labs, medical  costs, medicines, vitamins, etc) and takes time.  I appreciate any way you can help me defray these medical expenses, especially since this treatment is not covered by insurance.   Anything you contribute will help immensely.  And I'll be grateful for your helping me get off my bed and getting productive in life again!  Any excess will be donated to a shelter for dogs.