Posted by fayeroe on August 9, 2008, at 7:32:21
In reply to Re: Sad, compelling stories, posted by caraher on August 9, 2008, at 2:11:56
> Around here, it seems like every time someone gets sick the response is to hold a charity motorcycle ride. Which is wonderful, but scarcely a substitute for a system where people need to choose between dying of cancer and bankruptcy.
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> Even our local celebs are not exempt - one of this season's American Idol top-24 contestants is from my town, and he received a cancer diagnosis near the end of his time on the show. They held a charity concert for his treatment. I wonder how he's faring (in managing the costs of his treatment) relative to other locals who haven't had their 15 minutes of fame...?In Austin it is motorcycle rides and in my little town we have bake sales and donation jars are placed all over town.
Rememeber that the Commander-in-Chief told us that if our children get sick, we should take them to an ER.
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