Family and friends typically want to help and support you. One concrete way of doing this is to sponsor fundraising events on your behalf. There may be many out-of-pocket expenses or limitations with insurance coverage. It is suggested that you set up a medical fund that is tax exempt. You need to contact the IRS by going to their website www.irs.gov or by calling the IRS directly. You will need to get a tax identification number for the account in your child's name.
