Fundraiser to keep my health insurance from being cancelled
Dear beloved commentariat:
I have been hoping and praying I wouldn’t have to pass the blegging bowl this month, but I’m out of options. Of course you all know I had surgery last summer, and many of you donated then to help cover the costs. I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for that support. Your generosity made a huge difference in my life.
I absolutely hate having to ask again. I have been scrambling like mad to earn money this fall, but work is the slowest it’s ever been in my entire life. I’ve taken on every kind of job I can, tried to sell stuff, etc., etc., but there is just nothing moving out there.
The main thing I have to pay is my health insurance, which is crappy and has gigantic coinsurance but is better than nothing. And so here’s the deal: at this point I’m exactly $652.23 short of what I need to cover the premium and keep things going into January.
That’s the amount I need to raise somehow: $652.23. If any of you happen to be flush this month and feel like throwing some Christmas cheer my way, I would be beyond grateful for any contribution you can make.
I’ll post updates here on the status and let you know when (fingers crossed) the goal is reached. If I can raise this money I will be so overjoyed and relieved, you won’t be able to stand me. I will host a virtual Christmas blog party to celebrate!
UPDATE 12/13/2011: The goal has been reached!!! In only one day! This is incredible! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I am so happy right now it’s ridiculous. We are going to have a BLOG PARTY from now until Christmas. No, from now until New Year’s. No, from now until Twelfth Night!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
UPDATE 2: I just have to say, if this were a MySpace page, it would have prancing sparkly unicorns on it right now. That’s how I feel.
15 Responses to “Fundraiser to keep my health insurance from being cancelled”
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Jenny D says:
I find it horrifying that anybody needs to worry about their health insurance. For me, a sign of civilisation is making sure that the people in a country not have to worry about losing their livelihood or home in case of illness.
I hope you get what you need to be safe at least for this time. Best regards from Sweden!
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roofingbird says:
Happy Holidays, Violet. All year your well written blog brings me – even in outrage; good cheer and hope, a sense of camaraderie, and clear knowledge that humans do touch and understand each other even without meeting. Thank you.
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quixote says:
Hang in there, Violet. A drop in the bucket is on its way. Nothing that even begins to repay the pleasure of nodding along to your fulminations.
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snow black says:
Dear Violet, you’ve certainly contributed more to my sanity than I can afford to put in your bank account right now! But I’ve done what I can. Stay as well as you can, for everyone’s sake!
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bluelyon says:
Happy to help.
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Eden says:
Don’t have a lot of cash at the moment, but your blog has been very educational over the years, so put in a few bucks. Good luck.
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tinfoil hattie says:
May the spirit of Raoul rain down blessings upon you, Violet.
It is horrifying that people can’t get HEALTH CARE in the U.S.
Do you know that if you give people a “gift” of money for their health care costs, it is not subject to gift tax? Even the U.S. government knows things are so desperate that helping someone out with health care isn’t exactly an INDULGENCE, for heaven’s sake!
I have a friend who needs $12k for her breast cancer treatment – AFTER her health insurance pays. Of course, because her treatments will stretch into January, she has to start her deductible over again. Someone else is passing the hat for her. She’s too humiliated to ask for herself.
Dammit all to hell.
Violet, please take care of yourself. Please keep blegging when you need to. This blog SAVES MY SANITY.
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tallbacka says:
Jenny, det doktorn behöver nu är pengar, inte tramsiga pikar om hur hennes hemland är ett barbarins urhem.
Violet, money is on the way. Hope you get well soon, I need you analysis on Newt’s view of Palestinian history, the €-crisis and Victoria’s pregnancy
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cellocat says:
Done. I hope things get better soon. Stupid country, where people have to stress over money when they need medical care.
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quixote says:
“barbarins urhem” sounds interesting. True, too, I’ll bet.
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Jenny D says:
Tallbacka, I’m sorry that my comment came across as a silly put-down on the US system. It wasn’t my intention, and I’m sorry for expressing myself badly while trying to be sympathetic. Also, I did send money as well.
Quixote, “barbarins urhem” means something like “the original home of barbarism”. Which is maybe a bit harder than I intended, but nevermind.
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Violet Socks says:
Did you all know this is the number one American blog among Scandinavian feminists? Yes it is. Not only is the President of Finland a personal fan, but all the best Swedes hang out here too.
Fortunately, Google Translate helps me figure out what they’re saying. Talkbacka said:
Jenny, det doktorn behöver nu är pengar, inte tramsiga pikar om hur hennes hemland är ett barbarins urhem.
Google Translate:
Jenny, the Doctor needs now is money, no nonsense taunts about her homeland is a barbarism primordial abode.
Yes! I completely agree that my homeland is a barbarism primordial abode. In fact, from now on I think I’m just going to refer to the U.S. as Barbarism Primordial Abode.
“Where are you from?”
“Barbarism Primordial Abode. You?”
(Jenny, in case humor doesn’t translate, I am delighted by your comment and having fun with it.)
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Violet Socks says:
Thank you so much to all of you. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you are the nicest commentariat on the whole internet.
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Carmonn says:
In all seriousness, “Barbarism Primordial Abode, The Original Home of Barbarism” would be the best t-shirt ever.
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gxm17 says:
Wow! I was waiting till payday and just clicked on, only to find out you already made goal. Now if that’s not a solstice story to warm one’s heart I don’t know what is.
