Sue, Christian County
Sue is a nurse and grandmother who has degenerative cartilage disease. She was able to receive disability benefits as well …
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Loretta, Park Hills
Loretta’s son Wesley received a lifesaving liver transplant at the age of 2. Since then, his life has depended on …
Michele, Greene County
Michele is 66 years old and lives in Greene County. She is a retired attorney with two grown daughters. Throughout …
Charlotte, St. Louis County
Two years ago, Charlotte’s 12 year old son suffered from a ruptured brain aneurysm. He needed emergency surgery to save …
Ruthellen, St. Louis County
Last April, Ruthellen went to the ER for pain in her abdomen. She picked an ER that was in her …
Angela, Washington County
Angela lives with her four children in Washington County. Almost nine years ago, Angela was involved in a serious car …
Crystal, St. Louis
Crystal, a 28 year old mother from St. Louis City, had leukemia as a young teenager. She has been in …
Shelley, Greene County
Shelley lives in Greene County by herself. She has no form of insurance and only receives care through the services …
Terri, Pulaski County
Terri is a 58 year old widow living in rural Missouri. When her husband became sick a few years ago, …
Frank, St. Louis County
Despite serving almost ten years in the military, including two tours in Iraq, Frank and his family still can’t get …