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Arizona | Allergies, Asthma

Brenda's Story

My name is Brenda and I am a retired Tucson police department detective and middle school science teacher. I am also a small business owner who sells specialty soaps and seasonal wreaths — in large part to help pay for the very expensive medications. I have asthma and am also allergic to both bee stings […]

Minnesota | Type 1 Diabetes

Travis' Story

I have been a Type 1 diabetic for many years. I’ve had to ration my insulin in the past due to high prices. On several occasions I starved myself and took less insulin than I was supposed to so my vial would last longer. Unfortunately, even doing that, I would run out of insulin. I […]

West Virginia | Emphysema

Cynthia's Story

I’m 60 years old, work as a contractor for a life science company, and live with emphysema. Over the past few years, the cost for my inhaler has ranged by hundreds of dollars depending on my insurance plan. Lower drug prices for long-acting inhalers would bring peace of mind to me and countless other patients across […]

Deleware | Multiple Sclerosis

Janet's Story

My name is Janet Schwartz, and I’m a retired nurse from Newark, DE. I’m 74 years old and was finally diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 59 years old after experiencing symptoms, like nerve and joint pain, for a very long time. I also have type 2 diabetes. The price of my medications has tarnished what […]

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Minnesota | COPD

Barbara's Story

My name is Barbara Bultman. I have 8 kids, 19 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. When I’m not with my family, I love to spend time with my longtime group of girlfriends. I have issues with my lungs, so my doctor wrote me a prescription for multiple inhalers. I never expected to have to worry about the […]

Nevada | Autoimmune Disorder

Tammy's Story

My name is Tammy L. de la Cruz. I live with a rare autoimmune disorder, and to treat my condition, every week I receive Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment. I would become paralyzed without this treatment, which terrifies me. I have eight grandkids and love helping them out. I volunteer with my local food pantry and with […]

Ohio | Ulcerative Colitis, Moyamoya Disease

Kolton's Story

My name is Kolton Chapman.  I am a transgender man living with a chronic illness. My life hasn’t always revolved around my illness –– I am an artist who enjoys coloring books and helping people design logos and other items to help with their businesses. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and moyamoya disease, a […]

Colorado | Bleeding DIsorders, Asthma

Kris' Story

My name is Kris Garcia and I’m from Denver, Colorado. I have four bleeding disorders, asthma, and several allergies. Having multiple bleeding disorders, including hemophilia, leaves me in a constant position of uncertainty. I have to be incredibly careful, as any emergency can quickly turn into both a health and financial crisis. Since cauterization is […]