Fund Emergency Access Cards for Vulnerable Oklahomans

Our Community Deserves Dignity in Emergencies

When a medical crisis strikes, every second matters. But for too many families in Oklahoma — especially LGBTQ+ partners, solo agers, and people without traditional family support — those seconds can be filled with confusion, fear, and painful rejection.

Hospitals don’t always recognize chosen family. Without the right paperwork on hand, partners can be left in the waiting room, critical decisions delayed, and patients left without the support they need most.

That’s why Yew Tree Foundation created the Emergency Medical Access Card (EMAC).

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What Is an EMAC?

The EMAC is a durable, wallet-sized ID card. It carries:

• The cardholder’s chosen family contact and phone number

• A QR code linking to their legally valid Oklahoma documents (POA, HIPAA release, Advance Directive)

• A clear statement that these forms are on file and should be honored

It’s simple, discreet, and life-saving. In an emergency, the EMAC helps ensure the patient’s voice — and the people they trust — are respected.

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Why We Need Your Help Now

Right now, we’re producing EMACs in small batches. But demand is growing quickly: clinics, community groups, and families across Oklahoma are asking for them.

To meet that need, we must purchase professional-grade ID card printers, blank cards, and supplies. This equipment will allow us to produce thousands of EMACs reliably, at low cost, and put them directly into the hands of those who need them most.

Our goal: $5,000

• 2 professional ID card printers

• Supplies to produce 5,000 EMACs

• Outreach and distribution materials

• Coverage of processing fees

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The Impact of Your Gift

• $25 prints 10 EMACs — protecting 10 individuals and their families.

• $100 provides a clinic with 40 EMACs for their patients.

• $500 helps fund one of the printers we urgently need.

Every donation brings dignity and peace of mind to someone who might otherwise be left out in their most vulnerable moment.

Give Monthly — Protect Families Year-Round

One-time gifts help us reach our $5,000 goal — but the need doesn’t stop there. By choosing to give monthly, you’ll ensure EMAC cards continue to be available for families across Oklahoma.

• $10/month provides 4 EMACs every month — protecting 48 people in a year.

• $15/month provides 6 EMACs every month — protecting 72 people in a year.

• $25/month provides 10 EMACs every month — protecting 120 people in a year.

Your steady support means we can keep producing cards, restocking supplies, and reaching new clinics and communities.

On the donation page, just check the box for “Make this a monthly donation.”

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Who We Are

Yew Tree Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Oklahoma. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person — regardless of family structure, orientation, or circumstance — has the tools to protect their wishes and their loved ones.

All funds raised go directly to Yew Tree Foundation’s nonprofit bank account and will be used solely for the EMAC project. Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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✨ Together, we can make sure no one faces a medical crisis alone or unrecognized. Thank you for helping us put EMACs into the hands of those who need them most.

Yew Tree Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. If you would like a tax receipt for your donation, please include your email when giving or contact us via yewtreefoundation.org.