Ensure Linda's dignity and care in tough times [View all]

Although it is not apparent from my profile, I have been a long-time member of DU going all the way back to 2008 or probably even earlier (I joined back in the era when GW Bush was President). My username back then used to be chemenger until the DU management (owners?) restructured this website back in 2017/2018 (?). I didn't bother to have my profile and username migrated over from the old DU since I was not a prolific poster. I just registered under a new identity (adamas) a few months afterwards. I'm still not a prolific poster here although I am on DU daily which I use for my primary news source. Plus, I am interested in and appreciate the opinions of the respondents.

My last post here on DU was back on March 6, 2025 when I asked for advice on how to unload some artworks I have and also on how I might pass on my father's photo album from his time in the Army during WWll. I'm telling you all this because I want you all to know that I'm genuine (I'm guessing that 'genuine' is an appropriate word to use here) and not some opportunist trying to take advantage.

Anyway, my friend and companion of 36 years, Linda (age 84), is facing serious health challenges. In just the past nine months she has broken both left and right upper arms and is dealing with osteoporosis and possibly bone cancer. Her only coverage is Medicare, which leaves her with overwhelming medical bills. Neither Linda nor I have any close family (it's just the two of us and our cat). The two of us are living together on fixed incomes (Social Security) and sharing expenses. I have been and am doing all that I can to help her daily however the load is getting to be overwhelming therefore I’ve set up a GoFundMe hoping to help cover expenses for her care, medications, and rehabilitation. Any amount — no matter how small — will make a difference. And if you can’t give, please consider sharing this post to spread the word.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/ensure-lindas-dignity-and-care-in-tough-times

In closing, I want you to know that I'm very, very reluctant to use DU as a means for soliciting donations however this is the only vehicle I have available for getting this out since I do not have Facebook, Twitter or any other social platform account (I don't believe in them).

Thank you so much for your time and your kindness.