Badger is the nom de web of an ABD grad student whose husband is fighting late-stage liver cancer. She and her son are wilting under the costs of treatment that her 'insurance' won't cover. Academic Coach has set up a fund to help them with their medical bills and various expenses -- please check it out here.
Badger's story is here.
I've made no secret of my attitude towards our health care system, but this is truly horrifying. If you can, please help.