In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have announced a pro bono project:"My Breast Cancer Story". The idea is to help one local family touched by breast cancer and facing financial crisis receive free Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing services.
The growing rate of bankruptcies caused by medical bills prompted us to participate in the American Bar Association Pro Bono Celebration Week, October 24-31. By awarding bankruptcy filing services to a person in need we hope to raise awareness of health-related financial problems and inform people about the benefits of contacting an attorney.
President Obama's stirring healthcare speech highlighted one woman's battle with breast cancer and the loss of her medical insurance. His statements clearly link the national health insurance debate and the personal finance crisis driving more Americans and Michigan residents to declare bankruptcy due to soaring medical bills.
"Americans are one injury or illness away from bankruptcy," Obama stated. "The crushing cost of healthcare causes a bankruptcy in America every 30 seconds," he added. In fact, cancer is reported to be the leading medical cause of all bankruptcy filings.
Every three minutes someone new in this country is diagnosed with breast cancer ... 7,100 Michigan residents hear that grim news each year. 41,110 people in Southeast Michigan filed for personal bankruptcy in 2008. Many of these faces are the same as those who struggle with breast cancer. The effects of cancer treatment coupled with the emotional strife from mounting medical bills create fear, unhealthy stress and a sense of deep hopelessness.
For more information call 248.539.7426 or visit www.mybankruptcyrescue.com.
Best regards,
Barton W. Morris, Jr.
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