Every year thousands of adults and
children are treated for serious illnesses. The expense of being
away from home, joined with the discomforts of the hospital
setting and treatments, are added to the fact that a loved one is
ill.
Most people endure the uncomfortable reality of
outpatient care simply to be there for their loved one regardless
of the cost; be it emotional or financial hardship.
Reggie's Place is the solution. It will provide
a home away from home for the entire family. It will provide
inexpensive lodging to any family with a seriously ill person
being treated as an outpatient.
Families will find support through counseling
and from other families experiencing similar issues.
Reggie's Place will have the comforts of a home
minus the expense of a hotel. Families can stay two to three to a
room. There will be a sizable living area, large kitchen, dining
room, laundry, and a play area for the young and young at
heart.
Dependable transportation will be provided, via
a 15 passenger van, to and from scheduled appointments, to local
stores and trips.
Families are asked to pay a small fee of $25
per day and assist in the upkeep of Reggie's Place. Fees alone
will not cover the total expense to operate such a place. The
shortage will be covered by donations from individuals, companies,
and foundations.
Reggie's Place will be a friendly place. It
will encourage happiness, caring, and compassion among the
families. It will help sustain quality of life in spite of the
illness.