What is the Jordan Fifer Fund?
The Jordan Fifer Fund receives financial contributions to defray the cost of Jordan Fifer's medical treatment for Crohn's Disease (including his stem cell transplant) and related expenses. Jordan is a 16 year-old boy in Roanoke, Virginia.
How much does treatment cost? Doesn't Jordan have medical insurance?
The transplant itself cost as much as $200,000. Jordan's insurance company and the hospital have settled most of this fee, but Jordan's family has been responsible for part of it. In addition, the insurance did not reimburse most of the expenses associated with travel, lodging, and living expenses for the several months Jordan and family members stayed near the hospital, or the return trips he will need to make for checkups over the coming years.
Jordan's family anticipates that they will still be responsible for paying approximately $20,000 to $30,000 of medical, travel, lodging, and living expenses. Most of these expenses must be payed as they are incurred.
Since Jordan was diagnosed in 2000, Jordan's family has been responsible for paying between $15,000 and $25,000 in expenses each year.
How will contributions to the Jordan Fifer Fund be used?
Contributions are used to defray the total cost of Jordan receiving medical care. These costs include the stem cell transplant itself, medication, copays and deductibles, counseling, doctor's visits, multiple trips for Jordan and family members between Roanoke and treatment sites over the next several years, and out-of-town lodging and living expenses.
How can I contribute to the Jordan Fifer Fund?
Contributions may be made through the mail or online, using a check, electronic check draft, or credit card.
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The Jordan Fifer Fund