Rockets Fan & Clutchfan Member Battling Progressive Eye Disease

Clutch & mods, I appreciate yall for keeping this page up as long as it has. I really appreciate it.

Not to sound negative, but I did receive an email from Clutch about concerns that I answered promptly.. I wish the member that posted what he did would have just reached out to me first.. but that same member donated, and I completely understand where he was coming from. I appreciate you all. Thank you everyone again.

 

Donated. Hope it helps to get you the surgery you need!

 

Man, this is frustrating. What Clutchfans has done is amazing, yet it is only 8% enough. My advice is to keep tweeting at Jeremy Lin, he seems very generous. May RT or even chip in himself, whats 20k to him?

 

I know that he's rich and all but I find it in bad taste to continuously pester celebs with donation requests. 1-3 times is fine... but we all have to remind ourselves here that they are not obligated to donate...

 

I donated a while back and left an anonymous note. Do you get the chance to read them? I know it may not mean much , but I hope those can add some words of encouragement beyond just the money too.

Anyways, good luck to you bro and keep the faith.

 

Well that sucks.

I still hope your eye gets better, if that's still the case, even if you're a ****ing liar.

 

But imagine your in Vance's shoes. Your close to completely losing your vision, what's very slightly annoying a guy who has an amazing life to permanently losing your vision. Just trying to put things into perspective.

 

Have you at least called other surgeons to see if they allow you to finance the surgery?

Is financing available?
Convenient, affordable financing is available to help our patients get the treatment they need before their keratoconus or other similar condition progresses to the point where they can no longer have CXL.

http://www.clearvieweyes.com/collagen-crosslinking/

Mann Eye Center is in Houston and they also offer financing.
http://www.manneye.com/other-treatments/crosslinking/

I understand your family business went under and I'm sure everybody's credit took a hit so getting financing might be tough. Perhaps somebody with good credit (co-worker, colleague, friend) might be willing to co-sign for a loan so you can at least get the surgery and get on a payment plan.

 

Damn...if all this happened, it's a shame in many ways. I don't want to offend anyone or pass judgement, but the pattern here shows some really poor character...

Hope all is well and that things work out. I'm amazed there are so many kind people here putting huge efforts to make a difference.

 

Clutch,

I emailed you and attached a letter from my Dr. giving details about the severity of my condition. Also explaining that my eyes have progressed to the point where glasses & contacts (incuding hard contacts) are no longer able to improve my vision. Which procedures I need & costs. Again, I apologize for how I created the thread. I wish I would have done it differently. Even with what's going on, there's no excuse. I emailed you twice after I received yours, and since I didn't get a response, I didn't know or realize how frustrated you might have been. You're welcome to post the letter. I'm not sure how to. If there's a way, I can (post the letter) because the last thng I want people to think is that I made this up for money. If I receive enough help and get the surgeries.. and this thread isn't locked, I plan having someone tape everything. After all of this is over, I plan on starting a foundation for people who are suffering with the same condition. A lot of people have it, and don't know it, and there's nothing out there.. organizations etc. that help people with the costs. Thank you

 

http://www.theempowermag.com/blind-faith/