b'If anyone had told me at the beginning of this year that Id be writing this letter, I wouldnt have believed them. It was in April when Bobby started experiencing some of the symptoms related to COVID-19. We called the doctor to try to get a test and were told to go to the emergency room. But with his high blood pressure and diabetes, Bobby was in one of the groups that was at the greatest risk and I didnt want to take any chances.Because Bobby is a Vietnam War veteran, I thought there might be other options, so I started making calls. Certainly, theyre not going to forget about the veterans, I thought. I cannot tell you how many places I contacted and received no response. We never were able to get him tested. We had no choice but to make the right decisions for his health based only on the information we had. That meant he couldnt return to his job because its not possible to social distance in the warehouse where he works. I also had to stop working to take care of him and reduce the risk of bringing the virus into our home.It was during this very scary time when I saw an ad for the HealthWell Foundation that said they were providing assistance with health-related expenses to people who had been impacted by COVID-19. I immediately called. It may sound strange, but after months of never reaching a real person everywhere else, I couldnt believe it when a HealthWell representative picked up the phone. She was so kind and understanding and Bobby was approved for a grant on the spot.HealthWell has made it clear that they are happy to help. Whats more, it has been inspiring to learn that HealthWells emergency COVID-19 funds are supported entirely by HealthWells individual and corporate donors. The fact that you have donated your hard-earned money to make sure HealthWell would be there to help Bobby and me means the world to us. The grant didnt take all our worries away, but it gave us hope at a moment we needed it most.Monique C. (Wife of BobbyHealthWell COVID-19 Ancillary Costs Fund grant recipient)Titusville, FloridaPAGE 13|HEALTHWELL FOUNDATION 2020 ANNUAL REPORT'