There are times in our lives when the pressure on us is
so intense that it takes our breath away and fatigue sets in. We try endlessly to wake up from our fog and find some source
of energy to simply cope and make it through just one more day. Everything is gray. No color. No happiness. Nothing but pain,
confusion, fear, anxiety and grief.
We all have experienced this at some point with the loss of a family
member, the disappointment of a friend, the news of an ailment, being "let go" due to company downsizing, etc. It’s
the call that drops you to your knees as your heart gets trapped in your throat. We deny it and try to hide from it. "This
can’t be happening to me!" But it is. It is a reality.
When our patients initially present
to the Community Free Clinic that is their reality. There are some who have chosen to feed their families rather than pay
for their life sustaining insulin. Others, while agonizing over how they will pay bills, keep their homes and provide for
their children, walk through our doors lost and in despair needing someone to lean on; someone who will help them return to
the comfortable normalcy of life.
Our staff, volunteers and providers at the Community Free Clinic open
our hearts to all those who seek us for help and direction. By providing free medical care, rrescription medication and laboratory
services, we are a bridge for many people who find themselves in a dark period of transition. We are a light in their darkness.
Do not relax simply because Healthcare Reform has once again gained momentum. Some of the changes signed
in to law will not even take effect for years to come. THERE IS STILL A NEED FOR MEDICAL CARE IN OUR COMMUNITY. Unemployment
continues to rise in Washington County directly resulting in a rise of those who are medically uninsured.
On
Saturday, July 17, 2010 this great community (expanding to the surrounding counties and states) will come together for the
muddiest fund raiser around! MUDD Volleyball has become a staple that many plan for, practice in advance and look forward
to each year. Only by the support of our many gracious sponsors, MVB Committee, and event volunteers are we able to do this!
Furthermore, the Clinic is supported by over a thousand people who come out to play or watch!!
I urge
you to gather your friends and colleagues to form a team. Registration is now open and we have teams already on our roster.
We are limited to only 60 teams we can accept. Help the Community Free Clinic continue to provide care and support this community.
The need is great! You can be a part of something greater. Help us by registering your team today! When was the last time
you played in the mudd? All proceeds from this tournament are directed to patient care services.