Lesko’s “Show Me The Money Contest” is
Helping Our Readers…
Our current winner is Michelle Carter, Staten
Island, New York, who has Parkinson’s Disease. Michelle will
receive free research from me and my co-author, Mary Ann Martello,
to find the money she needs to buy a specially equipped van. Michelle
will also receive a free copy of Lesko’s How To Write and Get
A Grant Master Course with 6-hour audio and video, a $149.95 value.
Runner-Up
Winners
We also chose 10 contestants as runners-up to the grand prize. Each
will receive a free copy of Lesko’s How To Write and Get A Grant Master
Course with 6-hour audio and video, a $149.95 value:
Cathy Lewis,
Littleton, NH
$ for a mental health peer support center |
Linda Fountain,
Humble, TX
$ to start a home based business |
Dave Potts,
Ohio City, OH
$ to go back to school |
Geoffrey Orr,
Springhill, LA
$ to pay bills |
Debbie Ellison,
Collierville, TN
$ to pay medical bills |
Steven Butler,
Lynchburg, OH
$ to expand a business |
Felicia Rodgers,
Duluth, GA
$ to buy a first home |
Happy Hills
Animal Foundation, Staley, NC
$ to rebuild an animal shelter |
John Bassett,
Palacios, TX
$ for a new home/relocation |
Michele Pratt,
Oil City, PA
$ for children to go to college |
Here
are the money sources we found for our winner…
If you are looking from similar funding be sure to contact organizations
like these that are in your state and city:
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$11,000 Per Year On Prescription Drugs: Drug
manufacturers offer a little known program to help those who
cannot cover the cost of their
prescription drugs. Some have strict eligibility guidelines,
while others have pledged to help all those truly in need. A
easy resource to locate the correct drug manufacturer and to
learn more about the patient assistance program offered, go to
the interactive website at www.helpingpatients.org. You can
fill out the forms online. Your doctor will be contacted for
the prescription, and the medications will be delivered to the
doctor’s office. This month’s winner spends close
to $1,000 per month on a variety of medications, with no prescription
drug coverage. |
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Medical Information: Go to the most up-to-date
research on any health topic through the National Institutes
of Health (NIH). NIH spends
billions of dollars each year conducting new research, and all
that help is within your reach. For Parkinson’s Disease
contact National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke,
P.O. Box 5801, Bethesda, MD 20824; 800-352-9424; 301-496-5751;
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/parkinsons_disease.htm. |
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Part in The Search For A Cure: Studies are under way to find a drug
or treatment option to help slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s.
To learn more about joining a clinical trial, go online to http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/SearchAction?term=Parkinson%27s+Disease. |
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Money On Health Insurance: (Although our winner is covered by Medicare,
it does not cover all expenses) The New York State Health Insurance
Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) offers
free counseling to answer all of your health insurance questions.
HIICAP can review Medigap insurance, explain the new Medicare
Drug Program, and the new drug card options that are now available.
For those living in the state of New York, you can contact the
Health Insurance Information counseling and Assistance Program
at 800-333-4114 or www.hiicap.state.ny.us. For those living in
New York City, contact the Department for the Aging, Two Lafayette
St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10007; 212-333-5511. The following
explains the new Medicare Drug Program: http://www.hiicap.state.ny.us/medicare/new_law.htm and the new Drug Cards: http://www.hiicap.state.ny.us/home/news.htm#drugcards. |
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$720 A Year On Medicare: Many people do not
take advantage of the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program
which covers the cost
of Medicare Part B premiums. There are income limits you must
meet. For more information on the program, contact Medicare at
800-MEDICARE; or go to the following website: http://www.medicare.gov/default.asp?.
You can also learn about the Medicare Drug Card. The New York
Medicare Savings Coalition also has information on how to take
advantage of the underutilized program that will cover the Medicare
Part B premium. Learn more at http://www.nymedicaresavings.org/. |
American Parkinson
Disease Association
1250 Hylan Blvd.
Suite 4B
Staten Island, NY 10305-1946
apda@apdaparkinson.org
http://www.apdaparkinson.org
718-981-8001
800-223-2732
800-908-2732 (in CA)
Fax: 718-981-4399
The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. has a mission
of research, patient support and education. They have just published a free information
kit, titled
Step Kit, which includes information on diet, medication, and more, as well as
an exercise video designed especially for those with Parkinson’s. You can
order the kit by calling toll-free 866-783-7548; or online at www.stepkit.net.
In addition, they support Information and Referral Centers all across the country
which offer information on Parkinson’s and referrals to leading specialists
in the area. For anywhere in the country contact the numbers listed above. For
those in New York City contact APDA Information & Referral Center (Manhattan),
New York University Medical Center, 345 East 37th St., Suite 317C, New York,
NY 10016; Linda Chin, RN, MA, CCRC, Coord.; 212-983-1379; Fax: 212-983-1387. |
National Parkinson
Foundation
1501 N.W. 9th Avenue
Bob Hope Research Center
Miami, FL 33136-1494
mailbox@parkinson.org
http://www.parkinson.org
305-243-6666
800-327-4545
800-433-7022 (in FL)
Fax: 305-243-5595
The National
Parkinson Foundation supports the search for a cure and treatment
of Parkinson’s. Their helpful website offer forums to post questions to
clinicians, dietitians, surgeons, and others to learn more and receive support
and advice. They support Centers of Excellence on Parkinson’s, with
the closest in New York being Beth Israel. |
Parkinson
Alliance
P.O. Box 308
Kingston, NJ 08528-0308
admin@parkinsonalliance.net
http://www.parkinsonalliance.net
609-688-0870
800-579-8440
Fax: 609-688-0875
This organization
raises funds for Parkinson’s research. |
Michael J.
Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
Grand Central Station
P.O. Box 4777
New York, NY 10163
http://www.michaeljfox.org
212-509-0995
This organization
raises funds for Parkinson’s research.
They have information for patients and caregivers, as well as resources and
more.
There is a helpful
section on the website: http://www.michaeljfox.org/community/disability.php
that lists disability benefit information. |
Parkinson's
Action Network (PAN)
1000 Vermont Ave. N.W.
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
info@parkinsonsaction.org
http://www.parkinsonsaction.org
800-850-4726
202-842-4101
707-544-1994 (in CA)
Fax: 202-842-4105
This is generally
an advocacy organization to help raise funds for research.
There are ways to help get involved to further the search for
a
cure. |
Parkinson's
Disease Foundation (PDF)
710 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032-9982
info@pdf.org
http://www.parkinsons-foundation.org
212-923-4700
800-457-6676
Fax: 212-923-4778
The Parkinson's
Disease Foundation (PDF) is a not-for-profit organization involved
with research, information, and education on Parkinson’s. There are support
groups available and more to help those with Parkinson’s. |
Parkinson's
Institute
1170 Morse Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-1605
outreach@parkinsonsinstitute.org
http://www.parkinsonsinstitute.org
408-734-2800
800-786-2958
Fax: 408-734-8522
The Institute
is a not-for-profit organization that provides patient care
and research concerning movement disorders. They provide medical
care and treatment,
educational materials, support and more to help those who have movement disorders. |
Parkinson's
Resource Organization
74-090 El Paseo
Suite 102
Palm Desert, CA 92260-4135
info@parkinsonsresource.org
http://www.parkinsonsresource.org
760-773-5628
310-476-7030
877-775-4111
Fax: 760-773-9803
The Parkinson’s Resource Organization is building a new
area on their website
where you can “Ask a Pro” questions. They will have a section where
you can address questions to a doctor, lawyer, social services, accountant,
or a physiotherapist. |
Worldwide
Education & Awareness for Movement Disorders (WE MOVE)
204 West 84th Street
New York, NY 10024
wemove@wemove.org
http://www.wemove.org
800-437-MOV2 (6682)
212-875-8312
Fax: 212-875-8389
WE MOVE is
an Internet resource dealing with all types of movement disorders.
They provide information on recent research, the most up-to-date
clinical
advances,
and treatment options available. On their website you can click on “Parkinson’s” and
they have a listing of various treatment options and how they work. |
Bachmann-Strauss
Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation
Mt. Sinai Medical Center One Gustave L. Levy Place
P.O. Box 1490
New York, NY 10029
Bachmann.Strauss@mssm.edu
http://www.dystonia-parkinsons.org
212-241-5614
Fax: 212-987-0662
This non-profit
organization provides treatment, support research and offers
education materials on Parkinson’s. |
$5,000
Down Payment Assistance and Low Interest Mortgage…
The
State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) offers
a variety of programs to help those wishing to own a home. They have
down-payment assistance, low-interest mortgages, a remodeling loan,
and a new construction
incentive, all to help you on your way to home ownership. For more information
on the programs available contact New York Housing Authority, New York
Office, 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Phone for SONYMA’s
program: 800-382-HOME (4663) or 212-688-4000 for the Housing Authority
or online at
www.nyhomes.org/.
Loans,
Loan Guarantees, and More…
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) offers help and information
on how to buy a home,
lists housing counseling agencies across the country who are willing
to help, provides information on the programs HUD offers to assist
with
buying a home,
and more. Check out their website at www.hud.gov to
learn more. They also list local programs available for those wishing
to purchase a
home. The following are for Staten Island only. Please
check the
website to find those in your area:
STATEN
ISLAND
Neighborhood Housing Services of Staten Island
1205 Castleton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 442-8080
http://www.nhsofstatenisland.org/
Northfield Community Local Development Corporation
160 Heberton Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 442-7351
Fax (718) 981-3441
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