[SFDXA] Fwd: February 27, 2020 - Update on Don Search and Request for Assistance

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Subject: 	February 27, 2020 - Update on Don Search and Request for Assistance
Date: 	Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:24:04 +0000
From: 	Gold Coast ARA <earthymel1950 at gmail.com>
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To: 	k.siwiak at ieee.org



February 27, 2020 - Update on Don Search and Request for Assistance
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*_SOS SOS SOS Donald Search W3AZD needs prayers……._*

Donald Search is laying in a bed at Westside Regional Medical Center. He cannot 
eat on his own and he has difficulty swallowing. Several weeks of this insult to 
his body has weakened him, affected his blood electrolytes and other indices of 
good health. I have urged him to talk,  and Hope has as well, and I find that 
other than his stuporous affect, he still recognizes people, makes wise cracks 
and argues against his condition. He does not want to be bed-ridden, nor has 
that which makes him human, really given up yet. Yes, he is stubborn, yes, he is 
weak, but there is a glint of life that I see in this man that needs re-ignition 
instead of "being given up on" as his insurance Humana Gold Plus is allegedly 
doing. They propose for him to be moved to a “long term rehab” facility in West 
Palm Beach or in Hollywood OR HE WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR HIS OWN CARE OUT OF HIS 
OWN POCKET if he does not go.

If moved out of the vicinity, Hope has little chance of being with him and 
encouraging him to better health. She is located in Tamarac in an ALF 
temporarily herself. She depends on others for a ride to see Donald and her 
phone does not seem to be dependable at present. There are a small group of 
people who are trying to advocate for Donald and Hope but the legalities of 
HIPPA laws are tying our hands.

You CAN help. One, prayer is definitely needed for both Don and the medical 
situation. Two, please go to visit Don as often as you can. Be as visible as 
possible to the nursing staff. A person who is cared for is less likely to fall 
through the cracks in our medical system. Third, if you can, write to a 
legislator and ask for them to look into this type of insurance practice. The 
practice of deciding who is worthy of getting good care and those who do not, 
based on what they see on an xray or the desire to make more money with giving 
others short term care, is not moral.

Don is a veteran. Don is a generous soul who has given many volunteer hours of 
service to his community and to amateur radio in general. He rose to the task of 
service many times in his life. Now, when he is in the most need, why are the 
insurance companies, hospitals and our government turning their backs on him? 
Remember, today it is Don. Tomorrow it will be you or a loved one. We cannot 
allow them to set this kind of precedent for our lives.

This is an appeal for compassionate interference on behalf of a friend to many. 
Thank you for all you choose to do.

Melanie Fernandez KJ4VCT


Melanie Fernandez, KJ4VCT
President, Gold Coast Amateur Radio Association
Mobile: 954-560-3706
eMail: earthymel1950 at gmail.com <mailto:earthymel1950 at gmail.com>
Website: www.W4BUG.org 
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