Robbie and I have always said if we were to come into having a million dollars, one of the first things we would do would be to donate a huge portion to the Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University/Barnes Hospital. When Robbie discovered he had cancer, he also didn't have insurance.
They have a wonderful financial aid program that we are completely and eternally grateful for. Robbie's ENTIRE treatment was provided for FREE. That includes surgery by a nationally top 10 ranked surgeon, treatment and oversight by a nationally top 10 ranked reproductive oncologist, and ALL the chemotherapy, ct scans, even down to the last Tylenol.
We try to support them however we can so that we can help somebody else focus on their treatment instead of finances. I can't even describe the burden that is lifted when you can focus on getting better instead of how much everything is costing.
It's interesting that people tend to support organizations who have helped them in any capacity, specifically if it's been significantly. Which is a wonderful thing, just interesting to think about. People just want to pay it forward.
I hope that someday we can pay it all the way forward. But until then every little bit helps!
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