A well known Deaf blogger, activist and MASLED student at Gallaudet, Dion Williams has requested the public for help in getting donations to cover his grandmother's funeral expenses. His grandmother, Delores Lois Biscoe, has passed away due to the complications with COVID19. I made a donation right away as quickly as I learned of his grandmother's passing.
Long story short, I was in touch with Dion on the first days when his grandmother was admitted into the hospital. We talked a lot and his frustrations were valid when he noticed the disparities in medical service between the whites and the blacks. He repeatedly told me his fears about what would happen to him or his family members. And in end, he was right.
Little did Dion and his family learned that his grandmother's insurance policy has lapsed and because of that, they are unable to have a decent and proper burial for her. And they are in urge need of $8,000 to help out with the funeral expenses. For many years that I have come to know Dion, he is quite protective of his grandmother and mother. He frequently talked about how much they made an impact on his wellbeing.
There is another Deaf person who has terminal liver cancer and is dying - his family made a plea for donations and was able to raise more than $35,000 in less than a month. Never mind the fact that he has a great job, has stocks and homeowner in his right and plus, he's white. And he was able to raise $35,000.
And Dion only asked for $8,000. He has a long way to reach the goal. Time is of essence.
I plead you to do the right thing and help out with this. If you have the sense of decency, you will do the right thing.
Cheers,
R-
