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Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope

Launches Fund To Help Local Veterans Battling Cancer

The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH), a diagnoses compared to help them pay their nonmedical expenses while they are
not-for-profit organization in Palm Beach County, has to non-veterans (10 undergoing treatment. This assistance will, in many cases,
initiated a new fund to assist veterans battling cancer. percent), with the most prevent homelessness.” Collemer adds, “The cost of cancer
The organization is committed to alleviating the frequently diagnosed treatment is so formidable that it can deplete all family
financial strain on individuals fighting cancer in the local cancers in veterans resources needed to cover fundamental expenses such as
community. A generous supporter and board member, including prostate rent, utilities, food, transportation, pet care, and insurance.”
Sheila E. Buchbinder (Befeler), M.D., has made this cancer, lung cancer, CAHH has assisted 1,200 individuals annually and
possible for local veterans in Palm Beach County who colorectal cancer, distributed more than $6 million over the past 18 years,
are confronting cancer. bladder cancer, and thanks to the support of generous donors.
Sheila has established the CAHH Veterans Fund as melanoma. To contribute to the David Befeler, M.D., Veterans Fund
a tribute to her beloved husband, David Befeler, M.D. “We are grateful or to establish a donor-advised fund, call (561) 748-7227 or
Befeler, who passed away in 2022, was a skilled surgeon for Sheila’s donation email Scollemer@cahh.org. To learn more, visit CAHH.org.
and a former Army captain who served during the Vietnam to establish this fund About Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope
War. “David’s passions in life were the surgical care of that will help our local Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc. is a Palm Beach
cancer patients and his love of country and desire to help veterans with cancer,” County not-for-profit organization that eases the burden
his fellow veterans,” said Sheila. “We could not think of said Stanton Collemer, Sheila E. Buchbinder (Befeler), and of qualified local cancer patients by paying a portion of
any better way to honor him than to create a fund in his CEO of CAHH. “Our David Beleler. Photo by Capehart their nonmedical bills, supplementing basic needs, and
name for veterans with cancer.” veterans have fought providing support and information resources. For more
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans for our country – and we are honored to be able to help them information about the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope,
have overall slightly higher rates (11.4 percent) of cancer fight cancer by providing emergency financial assistance please visit CAHH.org.
Will Your Child Need A Guardian Advocate?

Submitted by Anné To evaluate whether your child needs a guardian an individual with a diagnosed developmental disability.
Desormier-Cartwright, J.D. advocate, here is some information about guardian Guardian advocacy typically comes in three different types.
When it comes to your advocacy in Florida. An individual can become a guardian advocate of a person, of
child, there are likely no What Is A Developmental Disability? property, or both. Becoming a guardian advocate of a person
steps you would not take to According to §393.063(12) of the Florida Statutes, an allows the advocate to make personal decisions about the
protect him or her. If your individual is considered to have a developmental disability physical well-being of a child, while property rights include
child has a developmental if he or she has “a disorder or syndrome that is attributable the right to contract on behalf of a child.
disability, however, it to intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, autism, spina bifida, Should I Consult With An Attorney?
can be challenging to Down syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, or Prader- The short answer is yes. Guardian advocacy can be a
determine the right steps Willi syndrome; that manifests before the age of 18; and particularly challenging process, which is why we encourage
to take to provide adequate that constitutes a substantial handicap that can reasonably you to seek the guidance of an experienced special needs
protection. When a child be expected to continue indefinitely.” attorney for assistance. Although it is possible to seek
turns 18, he or she is able to make decisions on his or What Does It Mean To Be A Guardian Advocate And Are guardian advocacy of your child without the guidance of
her own behalf, without the permission of his or her There Different Types? an attorney, there is no substitute to discussing your unique
parents. For parents of a developmentally disabled child, In Florida, guardian advocacy is a process where family needs with an experienced special needs attorney who can
in particular, this can be a time of uncertainty. members or caregivers can obtain legal authority over help ensure your child remains legally protected once he or
she turns 18 years old.
We know this article may raise more questions than
it answers for you. If you have specific questions about
guardian advocacy in Florida, do not wait to contact us and
let us answer your questions about your unique legal needs.
Call our office today at (561) 694-7827, Elder & Estate
Planning Attorneys PA, 480 Maplewood Drive, Suite 3,
Jupiter, FL 33458.
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legal counsel. Reliance on the information herein is at your
own risk, as it expresses no opinion by the firm on your specific
circumstances or legal needs. An attorney client relationship is
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