Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness helps patients regardless of their ability to pay. We serve everyone who calls that we can help. That's our commitment. We do not want money to be an obstacle to people getting the help they need.

Without funding to cover our expenses, however, we could not be here. About two-thirds of our budget comes from gifts from patients, their families and friends. These gifts – generous according to the donor's capacity to give – are what make our work possible. Donations are why we can be here to help when we are needed.

Patients who use our services usually make a donation of a size that fits their circumstances. Some are unable to send a check just now, which we completely understand. Some give us $10 or $15, because that level fits their situation. One mom whose child we helped with an insurance matter sent us $2,500 – and then another $2,500 a year later!

One client sent us a $500 check every month even though all he needed from us was a little information. He explained his gifts as follows:

And he did write that check every month for over a year, like clockwork.

Patients without a lot of means have found ways to donate.  One dear friend of ours conducts a fundraiser for us every year, all by email and mail, called the One Hour Challenge.  People do whatever they like to do for an hour and get pledges, as you would for a charity walk or run.  She raises close to $5000 for us every year, despite her illnesses and her lack of means.

We are grateful for all of your gifts, of whatever size.  Thank you.

Jennifer C. Jaff, Esq.
Executive Director