Financial Assistance: Financial assistance request forms can be obtained by downloading it here or from
your local faire RESCU representative during the faire season.
We are here to help. Financial assistance for your
emergency medical needs is available to you and your dependents. Please fill out
an Aid Request Form and submit it, along WITH ALL PERTINENT MEDICAL BILLS, to:
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The RESCU Foundation
707 State Route 725 #123
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Advocacy: We have volunteers who can work one-on-one with you. An
Advocate will, with your written consent, contact doctors and hospitals on your
behalf to help negotiate down your bills. Simply fill out the Advocacy Consent
Form (third page of Aid Request Form) and send it with your Aid Request Form (available from RESCU reps and online).
Communicate: Contact us online, call us at 1-800-374-9215, or talk to a
RESCU representative at your festival. All information concerning your health
issues is held in complete confidence in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Join our
forum on this site or check out our MySpace page.
http://www.myspace.com/rescufoundation
Joy Program: Teaches our children about the joy of charitable giving and
healthy living.
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Everyone Can
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- Inform RESCU about people that are in need by speaking to a RESCU representative, calling 800-924-3715, or emailing the foundation through the links listed.
- Support RESCU by telling people accurate information about the foundation, or point them to the right people for any questions, or directing the curious to this web page.
- Suggest directions RESCU Foundation could pursue to improve the effectiveness.
- Be integral and VOLUNTEER to lead the new direction or improvement you suggest for RESCU Foundation. Self-starters are encouraged to contact the RESCU Foundation; there are always tasks to be done.
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Programs RESCU Has in Place
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- RESCU Rallies and other fundraising/awareness events See the list of festivals that support the RESCU Foundation on the 'volunteer' page
- Disbursement program designed for immediate effectiveness The majority of the money raised at any event is usually disbursed within a few weeks of the event, sometimes sooner. Any money that is earmarked for the national level is used for those that have long-term needs and is disbursed once the committee informs the foundation of the need, or covers the costs of new programs or business expenses. No money is ever used for salaries, as this is entirely a volunteer foundation.
- Counseling Program - for emotional needs RESCU Foundation recognizes that sometimes with illness comes emotional trauma. We have available a PhD counselor to help with adjusting to such difficulties.
- Legal Program - for living wills and power of attorney A unique chance for our community to prepare for what many don't want to think about. Many ignore setting up wills until it's too late. This is the opportunity to make certain you are prepared for your loved ones peace of mind.
- First Aid / CPR program - in cooperation with the Miami Township Fire/Rescue, we are proud to bring to our community the American Heart Association training program. There are now 48 people certified in first aid and CPR through this program, with more joining the ranks every few months.
- Advocate program - our opportunity to help those that face astronomical medical bills. With just a few people using their negotiating skills, we have been able to drop
hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of bills from our community.
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RESCU is growing every single year with your support. While we are striving to be able to
financially assist our community as much as we possible can, we are not financially capable of completely
relieving someone’s medical debt. As part of our Advocacy Program, and with thanks
to the many non profit organizations and knowledgeable professionals who have helped train and guide us, we have discovered
a wealth of other resources that may be able to help you even further beyond what RESCU has to offer.
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