Hello
I am Donna Whalen . I was in a motor vehicle accident 5/31/24 -t boned on both sides. I was taken to a local ER to be assessed and upon working me up for a concussion and whiplash a 4 inch tumor was identified in my brain..I was immediately sent to another facility and a craniotomy was performed 6/3/24 to remove this tumor.Pathology showed it was a glioblastoma tumor , very aggressive and malignant.I have been going through oncology and radiation treatments . I was a billing, coding and follow up supervisor for Trinity Health.I was on approved FMLA benefits , I was on short term leave for 6 months then Dec 1st applied for long term leave. December 5th I received an email terminating my employment . I lost my health coverage , pay etc.
I had to apply for SSI disability and was approved.
I am very disappointed with the monthly benefit they will start paying . Not enough to meet my monthly bills which is causing financial difficulties. I am now looking at filing bankruptcy but that costs money to file.
i applied for help from our local social services and was denied all but 12.00 in food stamps a month.
My quality of life is horrible, sick all the time due to these treatments.
I am asking for help to cover medical costs and be able to meet my monthly expenses.
Prayers are welcomed as this tumor can reoccur.
