Non Profit Idea

[blondelawyer]

When my husband and I were talking awhile back about some of the situations that people on this board are in where they are very sick and pretty much alone and how hard that must be. My husband had an idea of starting a nonprofit that would focus on "helping" with this. I think that he envisioned me or his mother flying to a hospital and sitting with someone to keep them company and arranging for others to do so. We were talking about it in the context of transplants, but really it could be for non-transplant people too. Obviously there would have to be protections so their would not be cross-contamination with bugs, etc., but what do you guys think? Do you think that is a worthwhile goal? It could even be arranging for cleaning services or meals, etc. for people. Thoughts???

 

[blondelawyer]

When my husband and I were talking awhile back about some of the situations that people on this board are in where they are very sick and pretty much alone and how hard that must be. My husband had an idea of starting a nonprofit that would focus on "helping" with this. I think that he envisioned me or his mother flying to a hospital and sitting with someone to keep them company and arranging for others to do so. We were talking about it in the context of transplants, but really it could be for non-transplant people too. Obviously there would have to be protections so their would not be cross-contamination with bugs, etc., but what do you guys think? Do you think that is a worthwhile goal? It could even be arranging for cleaning services or meals, etc. for people. Thoughts???

 

[blondelawyer]

When my husband and I were talking awhile back about some of the situations that people on this board are in where they are very sick and pretty much alone and how hard that must be. My husband had an idea of starting a nonprofit that would focus on "helping" with this. I think that he envisioned me or his mother flying to a hospital and sitting with someone to keep them company and arranging for others to do so. We were talking about it in the context of transplants, but really it could be for non-transplant people too. Obviously there would have to be protections so their would not be cross-contamination with bugs, etc., but what do you guys think? Do you think that is a worthwhile goal? It could even be arranging for cleaning services or meals, etc. for people. Thoughts???

 

[blondelawyer]

When my husband and I were talking awhile back about some of the situations that people on this board are in where they are very sick and pretty much alone and how hard that must be. My husband had an idea of starting a nonprofit that would focus on "helping" with this. I think that he envisioned me or his mother flying to a hospital and sitting with someone to keep them company and arranging for others to do so. We were talking about it in the context of transplants, but really it could be for non-transplant people too. Obviously there would have to be protections so their would not be cross-contamination with bugs, etc., but what do you guys think? Do you think that is a worthwhile goal? It could even be arranging for cleaning services or meals, etc. for people. Thoughts???

 

[blondelawyer]

When my husband and I were talking awhile back about some of the situations that people on this board are in where they are very sick and pretty much alone and how hard that must be. My husband had an idea of starting a nonprofit that would focus on "helping" with this. I think that he envisioned me or his mother flying to a hospital and sitting with someone to keep them company and arranging for others to do so. We were talking about it in the context of transplants, but really it could be for non-transplant people too. Obviously there would have to be protections so their would not be cross-contamination with bugs, etc., but what do you guys think? Do you think that is a worthwhile goal? It could even be arranging for cleaning services or meals, etc. for people. Thoughts???

 

[JazzysMom]

I think the concept is fantastic. I know how difficult it is WITH help so I can only imagine what its like for those who have no support in or out of hospital, pre, post or considering tx.

I, personally, would have no idea on how to get it off the ground or if such a thing could work, but I do think its a much needed service.

 

[JazzysMom]

I think the concept is fantastic. I know how difficult it is WITH help so I can only imagine what its like for those who have no support in or out of hospital, pre, post or considering tx.

I, personally, would have no idea on how to get it off the ground or if such a thing could work, but I do think its a much needed service.

 

[JazzysMom]

I think the concept is fantastic. I know how difficult it is WITH help so I can only imagine what its like for those who have no support in or out of hospital, pre, post or considering tx.

I, personally, would have no idea on how to get it off the ground or if such a thing could work, but I do think its a much needed service.

 

[JazzysMom]

I think the concept is fantastic. I know how difficult it is WITH help so I can only imagine what its like for those who have no support in or out of hospital, pre, post or considering tx.

I, personally, would have no idea on how to get it off the ground or if such a thing could work, but I do think its a much needed service.

 

[JazzysMom]

I think the concept is fantastic. I know how difficult it is WITH help so I can only imagine what its like for those who have no support in or out of hospital, pre, post or considering tx.

I, personally, would have no idea on how to get it off the ground or if such a thing could work, but I do think its a much needed service.

 

[Wheezie]

I like it. I have a lot of ideas for non-profit goals along these lines. It would be great to combine a couple things like this and really get an organization off the ground. After I "retire" at the end of the year, I intend to pursue this further; we should talk.

 

[Wheezie]

I like it. I have a lot of ideas for non-profit goals along these lines. It would be great to combine a couple things like this and really get an organization off the ground. After I "retire" at the end of the year, I intend to pursue this further; we should talk.

 

[Wheezie]

I like it. I have a lot of ideas for non-profit goals along these lines. It would be great to combine a couple things like this and really get an organization off the ground. After I "retire" at the end of the year, I intend to pursue this further; we should talk.

 

[Wheezie]

I like it. I have a lot of ideas for non-profit goals along these lines. It would be great to combine a couple things like this and really get an organization off the ground. After I "retire" at the end of the year, I intend to pursue this further; we should talk.

 

[Wheezie]

I like it. I have a lot of ideas for non-profit goals along these lines. It would be great to combine a couple things like this and really get an organization off the ground. After I "retire" at the end of the year, I intend to pursue this further; we should talk.

 

[barbc888]

I think it's a great idea too. A while back I had a conversation like this with another CF'er. We wondered if there was, or could be, a service or organization that provided help like doing cooking, laundry, grocery shopping or any other errands that simply tire us out. Then we'd have more time for taking care of ourselves and doing the things we enjoy. I think it would provide a greater quality of life for someone who does not have a lot of support.

 

[barbc888]

I think it's a great idea too. A while back I had a conversation like this with another CF'er. We wondered if there was, or could be, a service or organization that provided help like doing cooking, laundry, grocery shopping or any other errands that simply tire us out. Then we'd have more time for taking care of ourselves and doing the things we enjoy. I think it would provide a greater quality of life for someone who does not have a lot of support.

 

[barbc888]

I think it's a great idea too. A while back I had a conversation like this with another CF'er. We wondered if there was, or could be, a service or organization that provided help like doing cooking, laundry, grocery shopping or any other errands that simply tire us out. Then we'd have more time for taking care of ourselves and doing the things we enjoy. I think it would provide a greater quality of life for someone who does not have a lot of support.

 

[barbc888]

I think it's a great idea too. A while back I had a conversation like this with another CF'er. We wondered if there was, or could be, a service or organization that provided help like doing cooking, laundry, grocery shopping or any other errands that simply tire us out. Then we'd have more time for taking care of ourselves and doing the things we enjoy. I think it would provide a greater quality of life for someone who does not have a lot of support.

 

[barbc888]

I think it's a great idea too. A while back I had a conversation like this with another CF'er. We wondered if there was, or could be, a service or organization that provided help like doing cooking, laundry, grocery shopping or any other errands that simply tire us out. Then we'd have more time for taking care of ourselves and doing the things we enjoy. I think it would provide a greater quality of life for someone who does not have a lot of support.