Heartland Hero In Need
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Folks, we need your help.
Pike County native and family farmer, Jerry Schulz, has recently been diagnosed with a life-altering illness. While his family and friends are coming to terms with this, we have discovered that he does not have Medicare Part D - he is paying 100% out of pocket for all of his unexpected and costly medications. For example, Insulin alone costs $400 a month...and this is just the beginning. We highly anticipate prescription costs to be above and beyond what our family can manage in the coming months.
As many of you know, Jerry Schulz was raised in Pike County, IL. Beyond farming, he is an Army Veteran and has been active in the American Legion since his time in the military. He remains faithful and has been a dedicated member of the Bapist church for many years. Typical of the American farmer, Jerry wouldn’t think twice to help a friend or stranger in need. As a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, it is our family’s utmost goal to support him in his most dire time of need; just as he would do for anyone - friend or stranger.
Jerry has been a part of this community his entire life, and he would never ask for help. Our family is now asking on his behalf for our friends, family, and the people who love him to give what they can to someone who has always given what he could to God, country, and community. Times are tough - no one knows this more than us. Every little bit helps, even the smallest of gestures. If you cannot donate, we ask that you keep Jerry and his family in your prayers.
Based on what we know so far, we are estimating prescription costs to be around $7,500. Any donations beyond what is needed to cover his out of pocket prescriptions will be applied either to a scholarship at the American Legion in Jerry’s name, or to the American Cancer Society to further cancer research.
Pike County native and family farmer, Jerry Schulz, has recently been diagnosed with a life-altering illness. While his family and friends are coming to terms with this, we have discovered that he does not have Medicare Part D - he is paying 100% out of pocket for all of his unexpected and costly medications. For example, Insulin alone costs $400 a month...and this is just the beginning. We highly anticipate prescription costs to be above and beyond what our family can manage in the coming months.
As many of you know, Jerry Schulz was raised in Pike County, IL. Beyond farming, he is an Army Veteran and has been active in the American Legion since his time in the military. He remains faithful and has been a dedicated member of the Bapist church for many years. Typical of the American farmer, Jerry wouldn’t think twice to help a friend or stranger in need. As a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, it is our family’s utmost goal to support him in his most dire time of need; just as he would do for anyone - friend or stranger.
Jerry has been a part of this community his entire life, and he would never ask for help. Our family is now asking on his behalf for our friends, family, and the people who love him to give what they can to someone who has always given what he could to God, country, and community. Times are tough - no one knows this more than us. Every little bit helps, even the smallest of gestures. If you cannot donate, we ask that you keep Jerry and his family in your prayers.
Based on what we know so far, we are estimating prescription costs to be around $7,500. Any donations beyond what is needed to cover his out of pocket prescriptions will be applied either to a scholarship at the American Legion in Jerry’s name, or to the American Cancer Society to further cancer research.
Organizer
Autumn Schulz
Organizer
Barry, IL