The Ryan Guerin Fund
is a special fund and
the first of its kind to assist financially
needy patients who require diagnostic testing for
Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses and who cannot
otherwise afford to have them. Monies are paid to the patient's
medical center from this fund. At times the patients receive funds
directly, depending on the circumstances, which are determined by
the fund administrator. Donations are sent to the patients who can
demonstrate financial need.
Right: Ryan Guerin. Reprinted courtesy of the Guerin Family.
The
fund was established in honor of a young North Carolina
Lyme patient
named Ryan Guerin, who died of Lyme disease.
Ryan served in the U.S. Navy in the first Persian Gulf War. Ryan
fought courageously, but because he was not diagnosed early enough
in his illness, he never had a chance to regain his health.
Author, advocate and
Lyme patient PJ Langhoff, and founder of this fund had to wait NEARLY 13 years before any doctor
would even agree to test her and her children for Lyme disease and other tick-borne
infections. To add insult to injury, she was outraged when insurance refused to pay
for expensive, but necessary Lyme diagnostic testing. Due to a lack of
money, PJ was forced to pick and choose between laboratory tests that
she could afford, delaying her diagnosis and recovery for several
years.
As an advocate, PJ learned of similar problems with patients who could
no longer work
due to their illness, and whom could not afford to pay
for doctor visits, lab testing, or treatments. Disgusted from her own,
and the experiences of other Lyme patients having to choose between
essentials like food and housing versus paying for medical care, PJ established
the fund so that financially needy patients
could move forward with necessary tests, and be diagnosed and
treated instead of simply remaining ill because of a lack of funds.
In 2008, following the publication of PJ's "It's All In Your Head" book series on Lyme disease, the Ryan Guerin Fund was established. Proceeds of the sale of these and other books and merchandise designed by PJ go into this special patient fund. PJ is working hard and hopes to make this a significant fund so please be patient, she is only 1 person!
To apply for a grant, please send a detailed email or letter describing your financial need and indicate the contact information for your Lyme treating physician to: pj@allegorypress.com. All information is always kept confidential. Nothing is shared or sold to any third parties.
Anyone may apply for financial assistance, in any part of the United
States. Grant funds are directly dependant upon donations
received, so please give generously. If you would like to become
part of the Ryan Guerin team, please contact PJ at
info@sewill.org
We can link the web site with yours
and help you collect funds and make money for your group or
organization in the
process.
A lack of funds and/or insurance coverage should NEVER stop an ill patient from receiving an early diagnosis. Please give generously so that people with Lyme disease (like Ryan), may be given a fighting chance, before it's too late.
Please
give generously so
we may
help others receive treatment.
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Personal, Business Checks or International Postal Money Orders are also
acceptable, made out to:
The Ryan Guerin Fund
Please mail donations to:
The
Ryan Guerin Fund
c/o Allegory Ministries
PO Box 444
Hustisford, WI 53034 USA
If you have questions please call: 920-349-3855
(CST time zone)
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To ask for a Grant:
info@sewill.org
PJ Langhoff Books can be found at:
Amazon.com (click link below)
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