Thank you Jimmy Kimmel!

Jimmy Kimmel, you may never seen this blog post, but I want to thank you. Thank you for speaking up for all the parents like myself who are worrying if their kids insurance will be cut off. My daughter Brooke was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes two years ago and her coverage has been under CHIP since then. When we got the news that Brooke could very well lose her coverage we were devastated, were and still are wondering how we will pay for the medication that she must have in order to survive. I know first hand how hard it is to see your kid go through so many different surgeries, injections, and medical tests, but Jimmy your son Billy was born for a reason. I think it's safe to say you already realized this, but you are in such an amazing position where you are able to advocate for the thousands of children who are affected by this terrible decision. I am so thankful that you have used your position to do good. You realize that you are able to afford health care, but know many are not. This is a hard thing to grasp and I'm glad you speak so openly about this. I also know you have received a lot of backlash from people telling you to stay out of it, I am so proud of the fact you ignore them and continue to speak out about this pressing issue. The people hating on you have been very lucky and clearly have never had to choose between paying their bills or paying for a life saving medication for their child. Thank you Jimmy from the bottom of my heart for doing what you do. I pray that one day we live in a country where I don't have to make this decision and because of people like you, that dream may one day be a reality. Please continue to speak out, give updates on Billy, and be the amazing advocate for affordable health care that you are.