Get Barry a New Liver!
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Getting a diagnosis that you have a serious condition is scary enough. But it’s more stressful when you’re…
· Taking care of a sick family member
· Looking for a job
· Might not be able to work again for awhile
Last month, Barry Childs went to Iowa to care for his ailing father. While he was there, he collapsed and had to be hospitalized himself. After an emergency procedure and hospital stay, he came home New York City, where he lives with his husband, Morry.
Life became a blur of tests, doctor visits and new prescriptions. Barry was diagnosed with liver disease, and will likely need a transplant.
Barry and Morry do have health insurance (COBRA from Barry’s last job). Like many Americans, Barry found himself downsized out of his career, and has been freelancing and living on savings since.
How many of you have been on COBRA? (Many people raise their hands. Some say: COBRA? I couldn’t afford THAT.) COBRA means you have insurance, but there’s a large payment due each month, compared to an employer-sponsored plan.
Barry and Morry have friends and family who love them, and are working to provide the support they need as they figure out What Happens Next.
The first thing we’d like to do is to make sure that their rent, COBRA and co-pays/prescriptions are covered for the next three months. That’s why we started this GoFundMe.
In addition, we’re working to find out more about other means of support, and ways for them to be able to focus on getting Barry healthy again.
We hope you’ll consider helping Barry and Morry keep the rent and insurance paid. Since their chosen family includes many artists and other working people who live from paycheck to paycheck, we understand if it’s not possible now.
Good wishes, prayers, cards, jokes and pictures of cute animals are also gratefully accepted.
We are committed to supporting our friend through this part of his journey, and look forward to updating you with good news.
With much love,
Team Barry
Kathleen Warnock, Donna Bungo, Dawn Jackson, Teresa Campbell, Karia Campbell, Michael Zegarski
· Taking care of a sick family member
· Looking for a job
· Might not be able to work again for awhile
Last month, Barry Childs went to Iowa to care for his ailing father. While he was there, he collapsed and had to be hospitalized himself. After an emergency procedure and hospital stay, he came home New York City, where he lives with his husband, Morry.
Life became a blur of tests, doctor visits and new prescriptions. Barry was diagnosed with liver disease, and will likely need a transplant.
Barry and Morry do have health insurance (COBRA from Barry’s last job). Like many Americans, Barry found himself downsized out of his career, and has been freelancing and living on savings since.
How many of you have been on COBRA? (Many people raise their hands. Some say: COBRA? I couldn’t afford THAT.) COBRA means you have insurance, but there’s a large payment due each month, compared to an employer-sponsored plan.
Barry and Morry have friends and family who love them, and are working to provide the support they need as they figure out What Happens Next.
The first thing we’d like to do is to make sure that their rent, COBRA and co-pays/prescriptions are covered for the next three months. That’s why we started this GoFundMe.
In addition, we’re working to find out more about other means of support, and ways for them to be able to focus on getting Barry healthy again.
We hope you’ll consider helping Barry and Morry keep the rent and insurance paid. Since their chosen family includes many artists and other working people who live from paycheck to paycheck, we understand if it’s not possible now.
Good wishes, prayers, cards, jokes and pictures of cute animals are also gratefully accepted.
We are committed to supporting our friend through this part of his journey, and look forward to updating you with good news.
With much love,
Team Barry
Kathleen Warnock, Donna Bungo, Dawn Jackson, Teresa Campbell, Karia Campbell, Michael Zegarski
Co-organizers (7)
Morry Campbell
Organizer
New York, NY
Diana Hughes
Co-organizer
Peg Childs Hughes
Co-organizer
Michael Zegarski
Co-organizer
Dawn Jackson
Co-organizer