A Call To Action – Utah Families Need Your Help

As many of you know, this website was developed as a family project;  little hobby, designed to bring our family together with a common interest. When we started the site we had no idea where it would lead or what direction it would take.

As we end our second year, I've been thinking about how I could utilize this little website of ours to help the community. Recently, I learned about a small group of our readers that spend a great deal of their lives in medical treatment. I have to say, I was touched beyond words when I met the leader of the pack, Heidi.

Kidney disease is a life-changing event. Living with its symptoms and being on dialysis impacts many aspects life. It takes a toll on family, friends, work and even self-image. Dialysis patients spend an average of 3 hours a day 3 times a week getting what they laughingly refer to as an “oil change”. There are many causes, but most often the kidney failure has come as a side effect of diabetes. Even with good health insurance, at an average cost of $3,000 per week, it is often financially devastating.

 

Heidi and her pack use their coupons to donate the goods that they can to the 97 patients receiving treatment at the Central Valley Dialysis Center located in Murray. This generous woman brings them razors, dish soap, lotions and even toilet paper. These items that we take for granted, that the average Couponer gets FREE or pretty darn cheap, are precious gifts to some of these folks that are struggling day to day.

I was introduced to Heidi by email. She reached out to me with well wishes for my Hubby when he was hospitalized back in August. This wonderful stranger wanted to know if she could help. It was the first time I realized how our little family project was affecting people I've never met. When I finally met Heidi she seemed a bit starstruck. I felt very humbled as I am the one that's starstruck. You see Heidi is one of the dialysis patients.

How you can help:

Become a sponsor:

Church groups, Scout Troops and Young Women's groups if you are looking for a service project please consider this one. This is not just for the Holiday's. These items of necessity are needed year round.

Small businesses. If you would like to arrange to be a drop off location or if your company wants to sponsor a donation let us know. We would love to feature you on the site. For more information send inquiries to contact@coupons4utah.com subject: service project.

Utah Bloggers: If you would like to partner with us in the service project we would love to come together with you.

What's needed:

Most dialysis patients are seniors and the items they need are simple, socks, scarves, gloves & hats are what's on their Christmas list. We also need Household items. (ie. Razors, Toothpaste, Lotion, Shampoo, Dish Soap, Laundry Detergent, Cleaning supplies and paper products) are what's needed most.

These items will be put together as care packages for each patient in need.

Raising the Bar with a giveaway:

It wouldn't be Coupons4Utah without them. GIVEAWAYS… You know we love 'em. So, we've decided to up the ante. When you make your donation you will be entered into a drawing for a Kindle Wi-Fi, 6″ E Ink Display. To enter the giveaway simply include your name, email address, year of birth & address with your donation on a 3×5 card and drop off or send you donation by December 19. For complete details to this giveaway click here.

How to donate:

Drop off your items:

Central Valley Dialysis Center
880 E 3900 S
Murray, UT 84107

Tuesday, Thursday,  Saturday until 5:00pm. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until 9:00 pm.

File U Fancy – additional entry for a pedicure
2668 W 9000 S
West Jordan, UT 84088

Ameriprise Financial
102 W 500 S. #200
Salt Lake City 84101

Central Valley Dialysis Center
880 E 3900 S
Murray, UT 84107

Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm. For more details about this location, click here.

Mail your donations:

Coupons4Utah
PO Box 572074
Murray, UT 84157

Thank you.