As of July 30th 2014;
The Graves Disease Foundation of Edmonton became a legal society and able to operate in Alberta.
The Graves Disease Foundation of Edmonton became a legal society and able to operate in Alberta.
Rayanne Forbes, is pleased to announce that the Graves Disease Foundation of
Edmonton will be fully operational and ready to accept donations from the public
within the month of August 2014.
We are now also in the process of getting CRA (Canadian Revue Agency) status so that
we can give out tax receipts for donations.
In short; Graves Disease is an auto immune and thyroid disorder that randomly attacks parts
of the body causing immense pain, discomfort and suffering. The foundation has been formed to assist people who have been inflicted with this disease.
Rayanne, specifically, has endured six separate surgeries; three times on her
eyes; she has had her gall bladder removed; her thyroid removed; and a double
hernia related to the disease over the past four years.
She has chronicled each and every surgery in her blog –
rayannesthoughts.blogspot.com - which has been read by 40,000 people from
around the world thus far.
Rayanne has received contact from other Graves Disease patients from around the world in places
like the Philippines, Germany, Russia, England and the United States to name
just a few.
The Graves Foundation of Edmonton will assist patients who accrue medical bills
that are ‘not’ covered under normal insurance and benefits plans.
The costs of medication, dental and even overnight hotel/motel stays will be considered for coverage for those seeking treatment who are not from the Edmonton area.
Areas eligible to be considered for coverage: Edmonton, St.Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc and surrounding areas within 200KM of Edmonton.
Amount covered per person will be on a case by case basis and subject by donation availability.
We will host yearly support meetings for patients to meet others in similar situations and discuss how the disease has changed their life.
The costs of medication, dental and even overnight hotel/motel stays will be considered for coverage for those seeking treatment who are not from the Edmonton area.
Areas eligible to be considered for coverage: Edmonton, St.Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc and surrounding areas within 200KM of Edmonton.
Amount covered per person will be on a case by case basis and subject by donation availability.
We will host yearly support meetings for patients to meet others in similar situations and discuss how the disease has changed their life.
Graves Disease is an extremely costly illness to battle. Rayanne’s recent dental bill was close to $5,000 to
cover the 14 cavities caused by the pills she was taking for Graves that was
drying up all the protective saliva in her mouth. In addition; her first two
years of medication cost $10,000.
The Graves Disease Foundation of Edmonton is proud to be able to assist
patients to avoid financial devastation and offer support through this
difficult and lonely journey.
The Graves Disease Foundation of Edmonton’s website will be online shortly. Direct links to donate as well has the
option to apply for future coverage are available on our website.
For further information...
Media Contact:
Rayanne Forbes
Rayanne Forbes
Rayanneforbes@me.com
With Love;
Rayanne Forbes and the whole Graves Disease Foundation of Edmonton team.
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