Health Care System...Let's Change the Tune! - Benefit Concert for Palmyra Romeo- September 15th at the Grey Eagle
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On May 27th, 25-year old Palmyra Romeo, - an Asheville-based AmeriCorps intern at RiverLink, avid outdoors woman, talented bluegrass bass player, and an honors graduate of NC State University - unexpectedly had a seizure, lost her ability to speak, became paralyzed on her right side, lost consciousness and was rushed to Mission Hospital. An MRI revealed a ping-pong ball sized abscess on the left side of her brain. Since then, Palmyra has undergone two brain surgeries, and is making amazing progress.
While a full recovery is expected, it will be a long road ahead.
Although Palmyra has minimal health benefits through AmeriCorps, the coverage is not sufficient to cover the astronomical cost of hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and the need for ongoing care. Shortly after Palymra's first surgery, she said: "I think it is very important that people know about the health care system... I want to see some benefit to others when catastrophe happens. To have all of that happen and to have to worry that you can't even pay the bill, what are you going to do because you want to live? The opportunity to worry about your health and your care should be very separate from worrying about whether or not you can afford to get the care."
Palmyra needs our community's support and financial help.
THE EVENT:
Palmyra's boyfriend, local musician Jon Stickley, is organizing a benefit to raise funds for Palmyra's medical bills. This will take place at the Grey Eagle Tuesday Sept. 15th.
Venue: The Grey Eagle
Times: Door 7pm, show 8pm
Date: Tuesday September 15, 2009
Price: Minimum Donation $10
Line-Up:
Shannon Whitworth Band
Town Mountain
Dehlia Low
All-Star Jam featuring: Jeff Sipe and Members of the Steep Canyon Rangers
Viper's Dream - Patio Performance at 7pm
To donate on-line or to get more information, please visit: www.palmyrabenefit.org
CONTACT:
Stacy Claude (828) 713-4641 stacyclaude@gmail.com
Jill Fromewick (828) 280-5134 jfromewick@hotmail.com
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