Roger Bennett Benefit Fund
November 25, 2003
Dear Friends of Legacy Five,
Those of you who have been receiving Legacy Five e-letters from day one know that in 4 years, I have sent out 2 letters to you, both of which have been in the past 2 weeks. The main reason is this: for the most part, something has to happen that really inspires or compels me.
Last week, I was inspired and moved by the massive outpouring of well wishes and gestures of love over the birth of our sweet baby boy, Preston. This week, I am strongly compelled to make you aware of a need in the Legacy Five family that I know you would want to know about.
As you are all aware, Roger recently found out that the leukemia is back. Furthermore, Roger was told by his doctor at M.D. Anderson, that it looks as if the leukemia is wanting to mutate to another form of a more serious and aggressive cancer. In order to prevent this from occurring, Roger is facing a bone marrow transplant in the next few months. The ball has been set into motion to proceed with the transplant. The first order of business was to get insurance approval. Roger recently received word that they have denied covering the procedure on grounds that it is experimental since this particular procedure has only been in practice at M.D. Anderson for 3.5 years. We are, however, exercising our right under the law to an appeal. An appeal however, can take months to complete.
M.D. Anderson has stated that they will not proceed until they have a definite answer from the insurance company as to whether or not they will cover the transplant. Roger's doctors have already told him that they have a very narrow window of opportunity for the best chance of a successful transplant. When that window opens, they must move quickly.I feel that in fairness, I need to tell you that the insurance company has paid tens of thousands of dollars in leukemia related expenses already. The transplant is the first major claim they have denied. However, as I said, the hospital will not proceed until they have a definite answer from the insurance company, or unless and until there is an alternate mode of payment guaranteed. This is where the compulsion for me to do something comes in.
I have launched a campaign to raise the $350,000 needed to pay for the transplant. In addition to the immediate need, Roger has accrued about $80,000 worth of outstanding medical related bills not eligible for insurance coverage. His flights, hotels, car rentals and so forth to Houston are not covered items. He incurs these costs on a regular basis.When Roger called me a few weeks ago to tell me that the insurance had denied covering the transplant, I knew immediately that I needed to take the lead in the effort to raise the money. I cannot imagine the level of stress caused by the phone call he received from the insurance company denying coverage. I told Roger not to worry about the money. I told him there were plenty of people out there who loved him and would be eager to help. This is obviously something Roger could never do for
himself.
Frankly, he's not real comfortable with it being done period, but I'm not giving him the choice. I've personally witnessed Roger and Debbie come to the aid of someone in need on countless occasions. Now, we have the opportunity to make them the recipients of the compassion in our hearts to be benevolent towards them.
After conferring with our CPA and our banker on how best to do it, an account called the Roger Bennett Benefit Fund has been established, and there have been $57,000 in donations deposited into the account so far.
Here's what I am asking you to do. We are $373,000 away from realizing our goal to raise the funds needed to pay for the transplant as well as the existing bills. There are 17,000 of us currently receiving the L5 e-letter. If every one of us would send in just $20, this thing would be a done deal. Now I know that some of you cannot send $20, but that's not a problem, because some of us can send more than $20. We can cover those who can send nothing. Some of you could send $100. Some could send $1000 and never miss it. If everyone will do a little, no one will have to do a lot. If you can send $10, please send it. No gift of compassion is a small gift!
Here are the guidelines for contributions. All checks and money orders need to be made to Roger Bennett Benefit Fund. Please, no cash gifts. We must keep impeccable records. This includes a detailed account of all contributors and the amount of their contribution. If you take a collection where cash is collected, please take that to your bank and get a cashier's check or money order made payable to Roger Bennett Benefit Fund. Please include a note giving the date, location and type of event where the contributions were collected. If you want your gift to be kept anonymous with regard to Roger, simply include a note with your contribution saying such.We need to realize our goal by January 1, 2004. When Roger goes back to M.D. Anderson in January, he needs to be able to show them he has the funds needed to proceed. Some of you who already knew of this need have said that you want to take an active role in helping raise the money. Some of you have said that you will find 10 people to give $100 each. Others of you have said you will take offerings at your church. Some have said you will have a garage sale, some a bake sale. Your creativity has been exciting to listen to, but your obvious love for Roger and his family is most gratifying! Just remember, whatever you decide to do to help, is awesome!
All donations should be sent to
Scott Fowler
P.O. Box 681542
Franklin, TN 37068-1542
Remember, this account is set up in such a way that the funds can only be used for uncovered medical expenses associated with the leukemia. Roger is still working and doesn't have any financial challenges other than these immediate medical needs. He is still actively involved in maintaining his paper route and the chickens are still laying plenty of eggs!
I can think of no better gift we can all give to Roger this Christmas, than the peace of mind in knowing that his friends have come together for a common cause, and have met this challenge.
Thank you all in advance.
Roger, never forget, you are indeed.....In His Grip!
Scott Fowler
Roger Bennett Benefit Fund
November 25, 2003
Dear Friends of Legacy Five,
Those of you who have been receiving Legacy Five e-letters from day one know that in 4 years, I have sent out 2 letters to you, both of which have been in the past 2 weeks. The main reason is this: for the most part, something has to happen that really inspires or compels me.
Last week, I was inspired and moved by the massive outpouring of well wishes and gestures of love over the birth of our sweet baby boy, Preston. This week, I am strongly compelled to make you aware of a need in the Legacy Five family that I know you would want to know about.
As you are all aware, Roger recently found out that the leukemia is back. Furthermore, Roger was told by his doctor at M.D. Anderson, that it looks as if the leukemia is wanting to mutate to another form of a more serious and aggressive cancer. In order to prevent this from occurring, Roger is facing a bone marrow transplant in the next few months. The ball has been set into motion to proceed with the transplant. The first order of business was to get insurance approval. Roger recently received word that they have denied covering the procedure on grounds that it is experimental since this particular procedure has only been in practice at M.D. Anderson for 3.5 years. We are, however, exercising our right under the law to an appeal. An appeal however, can take months to complete.
M.D. Anderson has stated that they will not proceed until they have a definite answer from the insurance company as to whether or not they will cover the transplant. Roger's doctors have already told him that they have a very narrow window of opportunity for the best chance of a successful transplant. When that window opens, they must move quickly.I feel that in fairness, I need to tell you that the insurance company has paid tens of thousands of dollars in leukemia related expenses already. The transplant is the first major claim they have denied. However, as I said, the hospital will not proceed until they have a definite answer from the insurance company, or unless and until there is an alternate mode of payment guaranteed. This is where the compulsion for me to do something comes in.
I have launched a campaign to raise the $350,000 needed to pay for the transplant. In addition to the immediate need, Roger has accrued about $80,000 worth of outstanding medical related bills not eligible for insurance coverage. His flights, hotels, car rentals and so forth to Houston are not covered items. He incurs these costs on a regular basis.When Roger called me a few weeks ago to tell me that the insurance had denied covering the transplant, I knew immediately that I needed to take the lead in the effort to raise the money. I cannot imagine the level of stress caused by the phone call he received from the insurance company denying coverage. I told Roger not to worry about the money. I told him there were plenty of people out there who loved him and would be eager to help. This is obviously something Roger could never do for
himself.
Frankly, he's not real comfortable with it being done period, but I'm not giving him the choice. I've personally witnessed Roger and Debbie come to the aid of someone in need on countless occasions. Now, we have the opportunity to make them the recipients of the compassion in our hearts to be benevolent towards them.
After conferring with our CPA and our banker on how best to do it, an account called the Roger Bennett Benefit Fund has been established, and there have been $57,000 in donations deposited into the account so far.
Here's what I am asking you to do. We are $373,000 away from realizing our goal to raise the funds needed to pay for the transplant as well as the existing bills. There are 17,000 of us currently receiving the L5 e-letter. If every one of us would send in just $20, this thing would be a done deal. Now I know that some of you cannot send $20, but that's not a problem, because some of us can send more than $20. We can cover those who can send nothing. Some of you could send $100. Some could send $1000 and never miss it. If everyone will do a little, no one will have to do a lot. If you can send $10, please send it. No gift of compassion is a small gift!
Here are the guidelines for contributions. All checks and money orders need to be made to Roger Bennett Benefit Fund. Please, no cash gifts. We must keep impeccable records. This includes a detailed account of all contributors and the amount of their contribution. If you take a collection where cash is collected, please take that to your bank and get a cashier's check or money order made payable to Roger Bennett Benefit Fund. Please include a note giving the date, location and type of event where the contributions were collected. If you want your gift to be kept anonymous with regard to Roger, simply include a note with your contribution saying such.We need to realize our goal by January 1, 2004. When Roger goes back to M.D. Anderson in January, he needs to be able to show them he has the funds needed to proceed. Some of you who already knew of this need have said that you want to take an active role in helping raise the money. Some of you have said that you will find 10 people to give $100 each. Others of you have said you will take offerings at your church. Some have said you will have a garage sale, some a bake sale. Your creativity has been exciting to listen to, but your obvious love for Roger and his family is most gratifying! Just remember, whatever you decide to do to help, is awesome!
All donations should be sent to
Scott Fowler
P.O. Box 681542
Franklin, TN 37068-1542
Remember, this account is set up in such a way that the funds can only be used for uncovered medical expenses associated with the leukemia. Roger is still working and doesn't have any financial challenges other than these immediate medical needs. He is still actively involved in maintaining his paper route and the chickens are still laying plenty of eggs!
I can think of no better gift we can all give to Roger this Christmas, than the peace of mind in knowing that his friends have come together for a common cause, and have met this challenge.
Thank you all in advance.
Roger, never forget, you are indeed.....In His Grip!
Scott Fowler
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