Geekbabe Needs Our Help

[Perknose]

Hi Dave,

As you know I have been on immunotherapy for over six years. My last scan showed a cluster of enlarged lymph nodes…now these could be reactive to an infection ( my teeth are a mess) or a sign of cancer progression. Plus the side effects of Immunotherapy are kicking my rump. Rashes, my thyroid doesn’t work, bad joint pain & I have almost fallen a few times. I haven’t worked in 2 weeks and skipped my last treatment. I see the Pallative care folks Nov 12 to hopefully back down some of these side effects.

I have applied for FMLA via my job problem is I have almost zero sick or vacation time left. Mike is working but Home Depot wages aren’t going to cover rent, utilities & food. I can keep medical insurance as long as I pay my current premiums to my company.

A good friend has started a gofundme for me: https://gofund.me/68a28a52

Thanks,
Jean

 

[Captante]

Can't donate today because I'm broke myself but will throw something your way before the end of the week.... wish I could do more!

Hang in there GB!


How about a "sticky" for this?

 

[Perknose]

How about a "sticky" for this?

Eventiually, sure. But let's face it, a not inconsiderable number of posters ignore the stickies entirely.

 

[BurnItDwn]

There aren't that many people on the internet who i want to help more than Jean "Geekbabe." She seems like one of the most selfless and empathetic people on the net. Hope this helps her.

 

[Brainonska511]

Isnt Geekbabe in MA? Is the state's PFML an option to explore as well?

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) overview and benefits

Learn more about Massachusetts's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), including how to apply, leave benefits, and approval timelines.

www.mass.gov

 

[Number1]

Contributed a little. A worthy cause in my opinion. Good luck Geekbabe.

 

[lxskllr]

Not to state the obvious, but it won't hurt to go past the goal either. Whatever the stated goal is, it'll certainly fall short of what's actually needed.

 

[Geekbabe]

Isnt Geekbabe in MA? Is the state's PFML an option to explore as well?

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) overview and benefits

Learn more about Massachusetts's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), including how to apply, leave benefits, and approval timelines.

www.mass.gov

Long story short but between moving and covid I don’t have the state ID needed to apply fir the state leave.

 

[Geekbabe]

Not to state the obvious, but it won't hurt to go past the goal either. Whatever the stated goal is, it'll certainly fall short of what's actually needed.

The woman who started the gofundme says she will be allowed to raise the goal after reaching their initial thereshold.

 

[Geekbabe]

Really tired but want to say thank you ♥️

 

[Red Squirrel]

Just donated. Hope everything works out!

 

[Fritzo]

Threw some cash in the pot. Wish GB well! She's an ATOT staple!

 

[mikeymikec]

It's not much but hopefully it'll help. Good luck!

 

[Geekbabe]

Lying here crying in gratitude, will respond to you all once I can stay awake long enough ( tiredness, another gift from Opdivo

 

[local]

Hope this helps, now rest and get better.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Best Wishes, Geekbabe.

 

[woodman1999]

Hope this helps!

 

[Geekbabe]

no matter how lousy I have felt I kept refusing this kind of help & kept pushing thru to keep working. Sitting here talking to the woman who put up the gofundme & just can’t stop crying. You people are so beautiful & the ATOT effect is epic, thank you all from the bottom of my heart ❤️

 

[herm0016]

its not much, but happy to help a little.
best wishes geekbabe.

 

[snoopy7548]

Donated! I hope this helps, even if just lifts your spirits.

 

[Kaido]

I'm in, hang in there!

 

[Exterous]

I guess the hookers and blow can wait till next month compared to this worthy cause. Hang in there!

 

[mmc67]

There aren't that many people on the internet who i want to help more than Jean "Geekbabe." She seems like one of the most selfless and empathetic people on the net. Hope this helps her.

She sure is one of a kind.

 

[Geekbabe]

She sure is one of a kind.

This new member is Michelle, organizer of my gofundme ♥️

 

[VirtualLarry]

Maybe some more later this week. Got the ole' Internet Magic Money machine in full swing now that it's colder out.

Hello, Michelle, and welcome to Anandtech Forums.