Lucas --
With everything happening with health reform recently, I keep remembering this story from 2010. It’s a real tearjerker, but it reminds me why we are fighting every day to make sure that every American has access to health care. It’s worth a read.
CINDY MERCER JONES -- March 19, 2010 11:25 am
"My beautiful daughter, Courtney Leigh Huber was an insulin dependent diabetic who was kicked off her father's insurance the day she graduated from college. To try to conserve her insulin, she attempted to wean herself off her nighttime insulin dosage. She slipped into a coma and never woke up." (You can hear more heartfelt health care stories here.)
This week, we got back in contact with Cindy to let her know how much her story motivates us all. Here’s what she said:
"Thanks :) Means a lot.. my 14 year old son was recently diagnosed with Type I Diabetes too.. I am reliving Courtney's disease with him now.. BUT he has insurance! It's a struggle, and we are both scared, but we are strong and will pull through this... I am constantly reminded now, that Courtney's death was not in vain."
It’s inspiring to know that Cindy -- because of all of your work -- won’t have to worry about her son being kicked off health insurance for having a pre-existing condition.
This is what we’re fighting for. Thank you for standing with us.
Nancy [Pelosi]
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