Re: Helping people on THIS board.........why don't we????

September 11, 2005

That is what the Foundation is for. But every time I bring up an offer of help,

it isn't accepted.

www.pediatric-orthopedic-foundation.org

September 11, 2005

That is what the Foundation is for. But every time I bring up an offer of help,

it isn't accepted.

www.pediatric-orthopedic-foundation.org

September 11, 2005

Well , Youve got my help as long as it will directly help the

people on this site.......or at least people we know really need it.

Im sorry for not paying attention before but recently with people HERE

needing help and I see so much effort being put into helping

others......wether its storm victims, essays, trying to get the word

out.....trying to get on tv it made me wonder why this effort was not

being into helping people here that may not directly ASK for help but

that could obviously benefit from help.

I would be willing to send money each month to your

foundation.....wether it was just $5.00 a month or more........anything

helps I know and I personally want to do something.

> That is what the Foundation is for. But every time I bring up an

offer of help, it isn't accepted.

>

> www.pediatric-orthopedic-foundation.org

September 11, 2005

Thanks . If anyone is curious about the legalities of the foundation

check this link. http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cornamelis.exe. I also have a

pediatric orthopedic surgeon on my board. Dr. Brett in Ft. Myers,

Florida. The problem is this... I have been personally funding the foundation

for 2 years. I need to obtain donations to help. I have the legal stuff done.

Let's take it national, I am willing to help anyone that needs it. Don't

forget... I was born with bilateral clubfoot and I have 2 daughters born with

bilateral clubfoot. It is my heart and soul to help.

www.pediatric-orthopedic-foundation.org

tracybolcato@...

September 11, 2005

Well said! You're right. I would mention though that those that can't afford to

buy 's outright only need to contact Ponseti or . There is a fund

that pays for those that both really need them and really can't afford them.

boothejennifer wrote:I have been having alot of

thoughts lately about this and am a bit

puzzled. Why isn't there anything here to help people that we have

come to know over the years?? I know a few....I mean VERY FEW

offers of shoes, bars etc........but what about other stuff??? I

know alot of us donate directly to Dr Ponseti or write essays and

letters.....that is all AWESOME!! But why can't we all pitch in to

help our " friends " on this board when they need help?? There are so

many of us here. There are so many that need things that they

cannot afford. I am NOT rich in any way shape or form.........in

fact my kids probably qualify for free lunches at school.......yet

if I knew it meant helping someone I would pay what I could to

help. Its just money versus a child suffering.

Here is what I think should be done to help out.

Why can't we set up something and take " donations " $5.00 from each

member that wanted to give........could be set up to help a family

on this site in need of new shoes that insurance won't pay for. Or

to help get a child to Iowa. We are all quick to advise families

to " go to Iowa " . What if people that don't use their free airmiles

could all donate them to someone here in need??

Please lets talk about setting up something on this site to help

ourselves. I know it would be a pain, hassle, extra effort but I

think it would be well worth it in the end.

Hopefully no one takes offense to this message, its just an idea.

, Mommy to Grace

September 11, 2005

I 'll speak to my husband as I no longer bring home a pay check...

wrote:Thanks . If anyone is curious

about the legalities of the foundation check this link.

http://www.sunbiz.org/scripts/cornamelis.exe. I also have a pediatric

orthopedic surgeon on my board. Dr. Brett in Ft. Myers, Florida. The

problem is this... I have been personally funding the foundation for 2 years. I

need to obtain donations to help. I have the legal stuff done. Let's take it

national, I am willing to help anyone that needs it. Don't forget... I was born

with bilateral clubfoot and I have 2 daughters born with bilateral clubfoot. It

is my heart and soul to help.

www.pediatric-orthopedic-foundation.org

tracybolcato@...

September 11, 2005

I am not looking at all for donations from people on this board... It would be

nice to get a major corporation or something of that nature to help fund the

foundation and the parents and children that I want to serve.

September 11, 2005

I just wanted to let you know that I did write you (e-mail) your

foundation, looking for help to help us with the costs to get to Iowa

or the appoinment, but it was my understanding things were slow and

you couldn't offer any finacial help. I was suprised to read that

your wrote help has been offered but not accepted. We would

deffianlty accept help if your able to, I remmeber e-mailing you

privately a while back at your foundation. Our insurance company

won't pay for the visit, we are paying out of pocket at least the 1st

$1,000 dollar then they will cover 70%.

Michele Yoder

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

> That is what the Foundation is for. But every time I bring up an

offer of help, it isn't accepted.

>

> www.pediatric-orthopedic-foundation.org

September 11, 2005

I just wanted to let you know that I did write you (e-mail) your

foundation, looking for help to help us with the costs to get to Iowa

or the appoinment, but it was my understanding things were slow and

you couldn't offer any finacial help. I was suprised to read that

your wrote help has been offered but not accepted. We would

deffianlty accept help if your able to, I remmeber e-mailing you

privately a while back at your foundation. Our insurance company

won't pay for the visit, we are paying out of pocket at least the 1st

$1,000 dollar then they will cover 70%.

Michele Yoder

Collin's story at http://www.geocities.com/chele323232

> That is what the Foundation is for. But every time I bring up an

offer of help, it isn't accepted.

>

> www.pediatric-orthopedic-foundation.org

September 11, 2005

,

Yes you did and no, we don't have the money. But if the word could get out, to

corporations, private individuals, etc. Perhaps the foundation could be in a

position to help. I, myself have put over 5000.00 into this out of my own

pocket. Very very happy to do it, but I am in no financial position to continue

to do it. I myself, have struggled financially with treating my kids with

clubfoot. What I have been doing off this board, is attending tenotomies with

parents who are in distress, etc. Sitting in hospitals with sick kids.... Other

than club foot as well. I have sat many long hours in a PICU at a local

hospital with a 13 year old girl that was paralyzed from Scoliosis. Her 4 year

old brother was hit and killed by a car 4 months later. So at least I am

helping people right now, emotionally and volunteering alot of my time. I

wouldn't have it any other way. I do work a full time job outside of the

foundationa and have 2 young girls and 2 older step kids.

I am sorry I couldn't help you. If I had the money personally to have given

you, believe me I would have and have to other parents in my local area. My

ultimate goal is to never have another parent worry about how they are going to

pay for the cost of their babies treatment.

September 11, 2005