Hi Everyone,

I'm am writing this on behalf of my dear friends, the Kents, who have been dealt a tough set of circumstances. Their children Ryan and Hailey are child actors and have been on Grey's Anatomy, Stand Off, and Medium.

I could write you a long description about what a beautiful & brave little baby Hailey is and her incredible family but I think it would mean a lot more to actually show you.

Please watch this video to learn about Hailey Kent and her family:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8uFL_sqD3Y

We are trying to get Extreme Makeover: Home Edition to build the Kents a new home. Please visit this website to learn more:
http://hopeforhailey.tripod.com/


We believe that if enough people get together to help this very deserving family we can make their dreams come true and provide them with a home that will be a much safer and healthier living environment for Hailey and her family. But we can't do it without all of YOU.

This is something anyone and everyone can do. We're not asking for money, we just want to get the word out there. So please write in, email, or contact Extreme Makeover and let them know that this family needs their help. You can find the snail mail addresses and email addresses to contact the show here: http://hopeforhailey.tripod.com/id1.html

We also have an online petition set up for everyone to sign. Here is the link: http://www.petitiononline.com/haileyk/

Please help us by keeping this going and posting this on any Forums or Message Boards that you go to. And email it to you family, friends, and acquaintances.


Thanks so much!
~Cindy

I can't understand why they would have medical bills!!

This sounds like a catastrophic illness.

Doesn't the state of CA supply Medicaid in cases like that??

NYS does. You never have to pay more then 30% of your tear's income for treatment for an illness.

Hi there,

Leukemia, especially infant leukemia, is a catastrophic illness.

Unfortunately Medicaid won't approve Hailey because her father works. But what they don't understand is that he certainly doesn't make enough to provide for his family AND pay all of Hailey's medical bills.

She was able to get coverage from another medical insurance company, however it only covers a certain amount. If you have ever been very sick and needed extensive medical care or have a chronic illness then you know that co-pays or the difference of what your insurance company won't pay for can add up very quickly.

The Kents received a letter in the mail last week from Hailey's insurance company stating that her coverage has expired because "she has exceeded the limit" of what they'll cover. Seems VERY unfair, but unfortunately that is a prime example of how seriously flawed America's Health Care System is.

i feel bad
I also have cancer & my bills are huge, I can't apply for anything due to the fact my dad died & left me LITTLE money but enough to not be eligable(
hospitals, healthcare will suck you dry, I feel bad because i KNOW the feeling
I can't even work right now
i will read & view what you made, thanks for caring~

Wow! I am so sorry to hear that I hope you recover quickly and that everything works out for you!!

Cindy5678,

I sent an e-mail to Ty. My prayers to the Kent family.
Bass

Thanks!! You rock!

~Cindy

My thoughts are with the family. I hope something can be done.

Actor's Fund. Excellent suggestion, Gary10.

Wishing the best for Hailey and her family.

That was one of the most touching videos I've seen in a long time. I'm going to forward this to everyone I know. We must help her and her family out. They certianly deserve it! Keep forwarding this guys--we must build them a new house! My thoughts and prayers are with them.

that is just about the cutest aby ever!
what a doll

Gary, thanks for the suggestion about the Actors Fund!! I told Hailey's mom about it lastnight, she didn't even know that was an option (and I feel like a dork for not thinking of it! lol)

Heather and mominbiz, thank you for the kind words

Grace and emmyaward, thank you both so much for your kind words and for spreading the word!

~Cindy