Annika's Internet Insurance Policy

Annika, the 5-year-old in need of her third liver transplant, is home from the hospital for now. Her family recently found out that they have already maxed out their million dollar limit on insurance coverage for the year--in January.

Something's wrong with a system when healthcare costs so much, and when even the best insurance doesn't cover enough to go very far at all if a really serious illness should arise.

Since Annika's insurance policy can't do anything more for her this year, we have a bloggy brainstorm and fundraising effort going on. It's called "Annika's Internet Insurance Policy." I'll be donating something to be auctioned or raffled off, probably something I've crocheted, but unfortunately it will have to wait until I get back.

Meanwhile, I invite any interested readers to check out the links below.

Falling down is also a gift: blog by Moreena, Annika's mother.

Annika's internet insurance policy: the online hub for fundraising efforts. You can send a virtual casserole to Annika's family, bid on items, or donate items here.

Annika's COTA page: the official fundraising/donation site by the respected non-profit organization, the Children's Organ Transplant Association. All financial contributions go here.

On somewhat related note, I wanted to give a quick update on the two babies in our home group that were in the hospital. Both babies are doing well. Baby girl H was only in the hospital for a day or two and is now fine, and Baby boy C is growing well and doing great as a preemie.