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A collage of those helped. (Summer 2006)
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Testimonials
For more testimonials go to RESCU's MySpace page.
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Date added: 4/2008
The word got out fast after I was hospitalized and had an emergency operation for a Brain Tumor the size of a lemon in the back of my head. By the fourth day of my hospital stay I was getting messages from family and Faire friends. Many of them suggested I contact the RESCU Foundation since I had no insurance coverage and RESCU specializes in helping people who work the Faire circuit and need help with medical problems.
Dan Will McCann works closely with REC and RESCU and had passed on my situation and medical information to the RESCU Foundation and within 2 - 3 weeks of my release from the hospital, I was contacted by Brande Watson of RESCU and she explained that they were ready to jump in and help out however they could. The medical bills were mind-blowing and they were coming in at a furious pace. I had requested the RESCU advocate program to help negotiate my bills so they asked that I forward all incoming bills for them to handle. Naturally, I was incredibly relieved because I had such limited funds, that even covering one bill would be a struggle.
Within a week of sending them my outstanding medical bills, I had received a check from RESCU to help cover my medical prescription and some living expenses. They negotiated and talked to the medical agencies as well as a PET Scan company that did my scan for a fraction of the cost. I am extremely grateful and thankful that Brande stepped in and took over, taking a lot of the pressure off from me and my family so that I could concentrate on my recovery. Another check was mailed out to help cover my airfare back to Hong Kong so I could be with my Mom. Undoubtedly, RESCU has done wonders and they continue to go out of their way to help me out.
I can't thank Brande and RESCU enough for their tireless efforts in helping me.
Most sincerely and forever grateful,
Ray Lau
(aka Sir Edmund Carey of The Gentlemen Adventurers, RPF)
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Date added: 1/2008
Dear friends known and unknown at RESCU,
Please accept my deepest gratitude and thanks for
helping me over the course of this year, and in the
past once before. ... I can't
imagine where I would be now without the help of
RESCU. ...
I really appreciate all the people that have done so
much hard work for RESCU and I can personally attest
to knowing more than one person besides myself that
has been really helped during a difficult time. Please
accept my thanks and extreme appreciation for all your
efforts, from money to medical advocacy and all the
other valuable services that you offer. It's hard
enough to navigate the often times complex medical
industry on your own, having a knowledgeable and
helpful friend(s) can make all the difference in the
world.
Thanks again and a safe, happy, healthy new year to
all.
Sincerely, Brett Lytner
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Date added: 12/2007
I am at loss to express my gratitude for coming to MY rescue this year. Last July I severed three tendons in my right hand carving a piece of art glass in a friend's studio. I needed emergency surgery ... This injury significantly affected my ability to work. The results of this personal tragedy remains to be seen. I felt isolated in my loss, truly alone in the understanding of the tremendous loss of self, not to mention finances. When I received the check from RESCU, it was not only a relief financially, but I felt I had a family that got my back, and that support means so much to me.
Thank you for being a truly kind and responsible organization-
sincerely-
Jodi Bove
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RESCU is relief!! In a country that people DON'T qualify for help, RESCU was there. They helped me keep a roof over my head and have sent financial assistance for medical bills. Fair folk have always watched out for each other and I'm glad that RESCU was founded and could help.
Mary
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Dearest RESCU
No words could express our gratitude for the gifts you have given us.It was like a light in a dark place. The love sent with it raised our spirits and the money has helped us pay for medical supplies, doctors visits and more. Most importantly, we were able to pay for a second opinion that is altering the course of treatment for the better. Many thanks to all who participated and to your wonderful organization.
Paul
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This note is a special thanks to our amazing faire family.
This past year has been very difficult and we wouldnt have made it through if not for the love and support you all have given us. This gift will greatly help with Miguel's treatment costs. Thanks again for lending a hand.
Mary and Miguel
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... The amount I received made it possible to pay half of the bill from the three day emergency room stay.
... Being able to get just ONE obnoxious billing department off my back completely gave me a huge sense of relief.
... It's important, I think, that there is an organization out there supported and run by Rennies. Our problems and needs are unique. Providing me with an advocate, was especially empowering. In those first few weeks after surgery, KNOWING that I had a personal champion out there, helped beyond words. Hopefully, I won't have to use the legal services, or the counseling, but gosh it's nice to know that it's there! We have always been generous in our donations to other Rennies in need, but I plan on channeling some regular support to the RESCU Foundation now. I'd like to thank the people who generously gave time and money to help give me the emergency back-up I so needed. There really is NO family like the Renaissance Family.
... You are appreciated. It would be great if there was a way to get a big enough group together to get affordable health insurance. But having experienced this crisis situation, without any health insurance, I have found that it IS manageable... "with a little help from my friends."
Sincerely,
Fran
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