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I have started up a store to help raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis and Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes and maybe raise some funds to help with my medical expenses in the process. All proceeds will help offset the cost of my insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor system (co-pay and deductible if insurance pays, leaving me with a bill of $6,700 this year) and other unpaid extraordinary medical bills I incur.

Right now, I only have a few designs, most are printed on the front and back, so check out both sides of the items. I am planning on adding more designs as I have time to create them. If you have any snazzy suggestions or ideas, let me know and I will see what I can come up with!

You can find the link over on the right, under my picture. “S&S Shop”, or click here!

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I too am a member of cysticfibrosis.com and saw your blog mentioning this site so I though I would check it out. You’ve done an excellent job on it! My site is similar in nature. (NOTE: The website listed is a work in progress.) It’s about me, CF and has links to t-shirts my wife and I are designing (She is a graphic artist). It also has links to Medical Jewelry. I’ll have different sections such as forum, chat, and stuff about me.
The one thing I wondered about was the “donate” feature you have. I had though about it but didn’t want to come off like I was begging. But as you well know, CF treatment is outrageous. I think you have given me the courage to go ahead and include that on my site. One question about it though… how’s that work tax wise?
I’ll let you know when mine is up (Hopefully in a couple weeks) in case you want to check it out.
Take care!

Comment by Dave Davison — March 20, 2008 #

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Hi Dave!
Thank you!
I just wanted to note that all donations I am receiving are seen as gifts since I am not a non-profit 501(c)3 group. These are, unfortunately, not tax deductible for the giver of the gifts.
My friend has looked into creating a non-profit to help people much like me who make too much money to receive help from most organizations, yet don’t make enough to afford all the medical bills. It is crazy how many hoops you have to jump through and how much work it is. A bit to much work for her and I to do on our own.

Comment by aspen — April 3, 2008 #

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Be sure to tell Dave that because the donation is considered a gift, according to the IRS HE will not have to pay taxes on the money HE recieves from his site…(maybe an incentive to put that donate button up there eh?)

I don’t remember the spcific code off hand…I can find it if you need reassurance.
Thanks
Kendra

Comment by Kendra — April 17, 2008 #

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