[NFBMT] Christie Briggs

[Dar]

Oh what a brave lady! 
Thanks for sharing. 


Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 


> On Jul 15, 2018, at 6:15 AM, BRUCE&JOY BRESLAUER via NFBMT <nfbmt at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I found this information by putting go fund me for Christie Briggs in a
> search field.  This might be something individuals of us would like to
> contribute to.  She is beloved by many of us.  Joy  
> 
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> Charlie & Christie Briggs
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> Christie Briggs, Helena, Montana, was diagnosed in 2015 with Neuroendocrine
> tumor cancer (NET).  She received specialized chemotherapy and radiation
> therapy at the time, and has attempted to manage the cancer with a monthly
> infusion.  However, in the last 12 months the tumors have grown. 
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> In January 2018, the FDA approved a new treatment for this type of cancer.
> Christie underwent tests in February and was approved for this treatment.
> However,  how much Medicare will cover delayed treatment for several months.
> Only recently did Medicare, Christie's primary insurance, indicate they will
> cover some (an undetermined amount) of the treatment. She received approval
> from Seattle's Virginia Mason Medical Center's Nuclear Medicine Department
> and was given one of only four open slots to begin the first treatment (out
> of a total of four) in early August.  Each treatment must be eight weeks
> apart. 
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> The cost is not only significant (the facility, staff and two IVs
> administered each time cost over $60,000).  It's still unclear how much of
> the bill will be the patient's responsibility. Christie was encouraged to
> fundraise to help cover her share, which is on top of her existing financial
> responsibilities encumbered since 2015, as well as numerous hotel and travel
> expenses to and from Seattle.  As yet, Montana has no facility that offers
> this treatment.
> 
> Christie dedicated more than 20 years directing and advocating for the
> Montana Talking Book Library for the Blind (and partially sighted).  Her
> beloved husband, Charlie, worked nearly 40 years in community services,
> committing himself to protecting vulnerable children, disabled adults and
> seniors.  Both retired in 2017 and live in Helena, Montana. Christie would
> appreciate being able to spend more time with her soul mate Charlie, four
> daughters, one son, four grandsons (soon to be five) five granddaughters, her
> church family, and many friends, near and far.  She feels extremely fortunate
> to be eligible for this new treatment.
> 
> The goal of the fundraising effort for Christie is: $50,000. 
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> 
> Joy Breslauer, President
> 
> National Federation of the Blind of Montana 
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> Web Site: http://www.nfbofmt.org <http://www.nfbofmt.org/> 
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