Application 120071: CPAP Machine Purchase

Current Status: Funded

On 2009-11-04, Modest Needs sent payment in the amount requested by the applicant to Roberts Home Medical, Inc. on behalf of this deserving individual.

This request for help was funded at the recommendation and through the support of the friends and partners of Modest Needs Foundation.

Thank you for your support!

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This application has 100% of the points it needs to receive a Modest Needs grant.

This application has been fully funded. To see the thank you note left by the person who placed this application, scroll down this page to 'Testimonial'

Of course, if you want, you can allocate some points to a different application

Application Details

CPAP Machine Purchase | Cost to fully fund this application: 832.00 Modest Needs Points

I have sleep apnea. This is a medical condition that means I stop breathing in my sleep. There are times of loud snoring and then I just don't breathe again for 20 seconds. This affects my total health. It puts me at a greater risk of a stroke or heart attack. I never get a full night's sleep and the sleep that I do get is not restful.

I stay tired all of the time. I have three children and being so tired means that I cannot play with them as much as I would if I slept well. I have been prescribed a CPAP machine. It is simply a mask attached to a machine that blows air continuously up my nose to keep my airway open so that I breathe normally all night.

The problem is that I do not have insurance and I only receive Social Security Disability each month. I am asking for your assistance in getting a USED machine. I cannot afford to buy it and ask simply that if I could have assistance purchasing it, I would be deeply appreciative. Thank you.

Applicant Profile

This application for our Independent Living grant comes to Modest Needs from a household of 1 adults and 3 children.
This household earns 92.12% of its household income.

This applicant lives below the poverty line and may qualify for additional types of help.
This household has received state or federal assistance in the past 30 days.

Notes from the Modest Needs Staff

This applicant has never applied for help from Modest Needs before.

Testimonial

This person has left the following thank you note:

I would like to thank each and every person that is making it possible for me to purchase a CPAP machine. I was hopeless when my insurance was cancelled and I had no way to purchase the medical equipment that I need. I called United Way, and they gave me the name of Modest Needs. I thought it was aother dead end, but, I quickly came to understand just how great an organization it is! At first the points were very slow to move, and then, as if by magic, they started to grow quickly, and many times by leaps and bounds overnight. I cannot express how grateful I am to everyone who contributed to my case. I know how tough it is to come by money in these times. I will always remember the help you have given to me. I can also say, that I will now and always will be in the future, a contributer to this worthy cause. Whenever there is an extra dollar or more to share. THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart, thank you.