Help me Help her
I may stare at this screen quite a while trying to convey a unique (to me) need. I cant help but recall the scam that was reported on TV ($20 homeless guy).
Jo Wilczek (SrMsgt ret.), veteran of 29 years in the 3rd year of treatment for lung cancer. I am her support human. Feb. 18th she will have a PET scan for the cancer, the third mass. This one a return of the original very near her spine two sessions of CyberKnife , followed with 6 1/2 weeks of daily radiation treatments and appears to have recovered from pneumonitis. There was a second mass that appeared in a CT scan 6 mos after a prognosis of NED (no evidence of disease). Next course of treatment will be chemo and immunotherapy (KEYTRUDA) not covered by TriCare, rumored at $6,000 a dose.
OK, on the right of this text entry box there is a list of HOW TO. I am at "Explain how soon you need the funds" , umm now!
Next, "Tell how these funds will help you or your loved one". Take a minute to go to the bathroom, or get coffee, or an adult beverage.
I am $13,000 + from paying off the mortgage on my property 13.7 acres east of San Antonio est. value $178,000. It doesnt matter if the Keytruda was $10,000 a dose. The last dollar if that's what it takes. I've had an offer to take over payments, really? So this is how you via gofundme can help.
#5- "Explain if there are other ways you need help". It is clear that I no longer want this property but want to liquidate, to prepare for what is to come. Other ways? Early on in diagnosis the transmission went out in Jo's 02 Windstar. I got it patched for $1400 when the shops wanted $3500. A couple months back going to radiation in steady rain the brakes went out. I didnt say a thing. I have gotten her to every appointment. Never late and joking gotcha to the church on time again! Returning home she asked, " Why are you going so slow braking like that? Well honestly I said, the brakes went out right before we got on the highway going to your treatment. (Round trip across 2 counties) Thankfully that was a friday, I spent Sat/ Sun fixing the brakes. Jo was determined to help, so I asked if she would hand thread the lugs nuts on. Then she pumped the brakes while I bled them. I have not told her the "Patch" on the transmission has failed and on its last leg.
#6- "Tell potential donors how urgent your situation is." Well DUH I aint gonna do that. I am going to explain "THE PLAN!"
1st- with your help pay off the mortgage on my land. 2nd $2000 to a lawyer (wait for it). 3rd transportation. 4th sell my property. 5th relocate downsizing closer to her Doctors and treatments.
If it were possible I would take my mortgage payment book to the INEEDITBACK BANK. Upside: a property a few doors away sold in 10 days for asking price above market value.
#2 Lawyer $2000 for him/her to supervise repayment of every donation from the proceeds of my property sale, in full or minimum deficit. Yep, thanks and I am paying you back best I can.
In closing, returning from a treatment stopping at walmart there was this panhandler in a walker/chair with an illegible sign. On the way out I asked Jo if she wanted give him $5 I took from my wallet. She did and lit up when he told her he was a Veteran. I remarked let's hope what goes around comes around.
Thanking you, if only for your prayers and sharing or tweeting this story (link).
Jo Wilczek (SrMsgt ret.), veteran of 29 years in the 3rd year of treatment for lung cancer. I am her support human. Feb. 18th she will have a PET scan for the cancer, the third mass. This one a return of the original very near her spine two sessions of CyberKnife , followed with 6 1/2 weeks of daily radiation treatments and appears to have recovered from pneumonitis. There was a second mass that appeared in a CT scan 6 mos after a prognosis of NED (no evidence of disease). Next course of treatment will be chemo and immunotherapy (KEYTRUDA) not covered by TriCare, rumored at $6,000 a dose.
OK, on the right of this text entry box there is a list of HOW TO. I am at "Explain how soon you need the funds" , umm now!
Next, "Tell how these funds will help you or your loved one". Take a minute to go to the bathroom, or get coffee, or an adult beverage.
I am $13,000 + from paying off the mortgage on my property 13.7 acres east of San Antonio est. value $178,000. It doesnt matter if the Keytruda was $10,000 a dose. The last dollar if that's what it takes. I've had an offer to take over payments, really? So this is how you via gofundme can help.
#5- "Explain if there are other ways you need help". It is clear that I no longer want this property but want to liquidate, to prepare for what is to come. Other ways? Early on in diagnosis the transmission went out in Jo's 02 Windstar. I got it patched for $1400 when the shops wanted $3500. A couple months back going to radiation in steady rain the brakes went out. I didnt say a thing. I have gotten her to every appointment. Never late and joking gotcha to the church on time again! Returning home she asked, " Why are you going so slow braking like that? Well honestly I said, the brakes went out right before we got on the highway going to your treatment. (Round trip across 2 counties) Thankfully that was a friday, I spent Sat/ Sun fixing the brakes. Jo was determined to help, so I asked if she would hand thread the lugs nuts on. Then she pumped the brakes while I bled them. I have not told her the "Patch" on the transmission has failed and on its last leg.
#6- "Tell potential donors how urgent your situation is." Well DUH I aint gonna do that. I am going to explain "THE PLAN!"
1st- with your help pay off the mortgage on my land. 2nd $2000 to a lawyer (wait for it). 3rd transportation. 4th sell my property. 5th relocate downsizing closer to her Doctors and treatments.
If it were possible I would take my mortgage payment book to the INEEDITBACK BANK. Upside: a property a few doors away sold in 10 days for asking price above market value.
#2 Lawyer $2000 for him/her to supervise repayment of every donation from the proceeds of my property sale, in full or minimum deficit. Yep, thanks and I am paying you back best I can.
In closing, returning from a treatment stopping at walmart there was this panhandler in a walker/chair with an illegible sign. On the way out I asked Jo if she wanted give him $5 I took from my wallet. She did and lit up when he told her he was a Veteran. I remarked let's hope what goes around comes around.
Thanking you, if only for your prayers and sharing or tweeting this story (link).
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Jo Wilczek
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Seguin, TX