By Melissa Nordquist | Executive Director
Thank you so much for supporting our project here on GlobalGiving. We know that as a donor, it is important to see where your donations are going and who is being served.
Our programs are growing fast due to recent media exposure through The CW Network's docu series "My Last Days" that featured our founder, Claire Wineland, and her mission to help other children and families living with cystic fibrosis.
We are grateful that more and more famlies are learning about the assistance we provide while they are dealing with extended hospital stays. Our grants are aimed at helping underserved families stay with their child and ease a bit of the financial and emotional distress that can occur during long stays. This year, we have given out 250% more in grants than any year in the past! This is wonderful and shows us that there is a very real need in this community.
We hope that you feel proud and inspired being a part of this! Here is just one story of a recent grant recipient and his famliy ~
Meet Connor, a vivacious pre teen living with cystic fibrosis. Connor’s family recently had a financial adjustment that caused them to lose their secondary insurance, something very important for families living with chronic illness. Connor is currently battling a mycobacterium, a very resistant bacteria with properties that can wreak havoc on compromised immune systems and children with lung disease such as cystic fibrosis.
Connor’s family was referred to us through their hospital social worker who wrote “Connor’s extensive medical needs this year have caused a great financial hardship for the family. His parents take turns staying with him during his treatments and I know how very important their presence is for his recovery and mental well being. Any assistance you might provide for them would be greatly appreciated and well deserved.”
We were excited to provide an Extended Hospital Stay Grant to this family to cover their monthly utilities, gas and mortgage with the generous support of our lovely donors.
“Thank you so very much for your help! I can’t describe how much stress it took off my plate! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!” ~ Jamie, Connor’s Mom
Please consider making a tax deductible year end donation to support our efforts in 2017!
With love and gratitude,
Claire's Place Foundation
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