Ah, where to begin with the problems with health care and how it can wreak havoc on a person’s life. Here’s a chance to help someone in our community who is often helping everyone else!
As you may have heard, Barbara Wright of The Dardanelles recently had
an emergency appendectomy, and as a small business owner with past
health issues, she doesn’t have access to health insurance. The
operation came to $27,000, and although Meriter has forgiven some of
the debt, Barbara will be paying off the rest for years.She agreed to let us do a fundraiser to help her only if half the
proceeds went to help others without insurance — which is typical of
Barbara, who has been such a big supporter of every liberal and
humanitarian cause in Madison. So 50% of what is raised will go to
the Access Community Health Centers.The Access to Health Care fundraiser will be held on Sunday, June 7
from 5:00 to 8:00 at The Dardanelles, 1851 Monroe Street. Local
restaurants and retailers are donating food and wine, and there will
be live music and an incredible silent auction of donated goods and
services. Tickets are $40 each, available at Orange Tree Imports,
1721 Monroe Street. There may also be tickets at the door.
