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Joe Needs Medical Assitance

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Hi, my name is Joe. I've been in a 17 year battle with Lyme and am in the End Stage. Most of you know me and what I've been up against thru The Stoop, so I'm not going into details, just the facts. The wife and I take pride in the fact that we've managed on our own with a very limited income, I spent too much time off the books for SS.  But that's coming to an end.  I'm looking to travel for medical care outside Bingo and that's going to cost.
 Next, I am in need of a few surgeries, cataracts being the first one on the list in May,  all with hefty co-pays.  I've put off the surgery for two years now,  and the left eye is so blurry. 
 On top of that, we're trying to get approval for drugs that are extremely expensive and ins is not in the mood to pay.  To the tune of $3000 a month. This is all because of being hyper-analgesic, meaning drugs have the opposite effect. Kinda Sucks, but little choice is left to try and control the constant pain. We now spend over $500 out-of-pocket expenses and there's not one more penny to spend!
 Having been put on oxygen last week was a wake-up call, time is of the essence. And in that light, I would like to make preparations. The amount I chose will hopefully cover the medical end, but I'd like to take it further with burial expenses. We have a plot but would like to prearrange the rest of it to ease the burden on my wife, she doesn't deserve this. Any extra money donated would go for that.
 That's the bottom line gang. I need your help, any and all help will be greatly appreciated. You have no idea how it pains me to resort to this. Thank You for taking the time to read this!
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    • 3 yrs
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    • $50
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    • $100
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Joe Di Mascio
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Binghamton, NY

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