When I had decided to go with the option of the stem cell transplant I had started a go fund me page to help raise money for the transplant, help with bills while being unemployed and to help with follow up visits.  I had stopped posting on the page after my transplant because I figured people would no longer be willing to donate if i had already had the transplant, right?  Well, i was wrong because out of the blue i recently had a donation made on my page and I was ecstatic over it.  Such a relief because, even though my insurance paid for the transplant, it didnt pay for everything involved, Im still receiving bills from Northwestern for my share and now, since the transplant, I had to change insurance and Northwestern is no longer a preferred provider so, that means I have to meet a $10K deductible before insurance will even start covering anything.  I still have to continue going back to Chicago for follow up visits until I hit my 5 year mark.  This past October I went for my 6 month check (at 7 months) and found out the hard way that Northwestern was not a preferred provider when I received a bill in the mail for close to $10k for all the testing and blood work I received while I was there, I will then have to go back again sometime between March and June and the once a year thereafter.  This adds up and to top it off, I also have the cost of the hotel and the flights, those are no longer being donated and my insurance no longer reimburses me on flights or lodging. So, can you see how I would be thrilled to see that I received a donation after all these months.  This will go toward my flight for my next follow up and, I think its time that I start shopping for new insurance.


There are some amazing and caring people out there in the world and I am so grateful to have them in my life.

Here is a link to my go fund me if you would like to donate or know of anyone who would.  Even small donations of $5 or $!0 add up.

http://www.gofundme.com/Staceys-Stem-Cell-Fund