Ilene Simmons We Are A Charity For The People Organization: Wilbert B. Simmons Memorial Foundation Location: Germanton, North Carolina Website: www.moving4wardws.com

Biography:
Ilene Simmons was born and raised in rural North Carolina, one of nine children she is aware of the struggles in the south. She knows that it can be a difficult place to live: Furniture factories, textiles and farming keep the state productive. She has been on a crusade to adjust the attitudes of people in her community.

Ilene Simmons is aware that 47 million Americans are uninsured. She is a member of the chamber of commerce in her city where they meet with State Representatives to discuss the healthcare dilemma in the state of North Carolina. With every opportunity Ms. Simmons addresses these issues after all, it is a personal issue for Ms. Simmons. She lost her spouse in 2005 to small-cell lung cancer. At the time Mr. Simmons was among the uninsured. Their move to another city within the state proved to be unfavorable when Mr. Simmons received the bad news concerning his illness. Insurance companies in and out of state would not insure Mr. Simmons their determination was based on the nature of his illness and it being pre-existing at the time.

Ms. Simmons founded ''The Wilbert B Simmons Memorial foundation the charity was formed to assist those in the communities that are in desperate need. Ms. Simmons has been featured in local newspapers in and around NC. She knows the growing misconceptions about so many being uninsured. Ms. Simmons Watched thousands of jobs leave her state, leaving many without the plastic card carried with them to insure medical treatment if needed. She understands why so many are uninsured, job loss, divorce, death of a spouse, incarceration of a family member, bankruptcy, just to name a few.

She has self-published a booklet to educate the public about the healthcare crisis in America. “So Your Spouse is Terminal'' is an in-depth look at the subject of healthcare and information on how to protect yourself in case a medical disaster strikes the family.

Due to economic changes in America she challenges those in position to help those in need. She knows it takes hard work to bring about change and she is ready for the challenge. Ms. Simmons recently met with religious leaders in her community to discuss the healthcare crisis. She is aware that team effort is what is needed to make a positive difference. She has come to believe that universal healthcare is not in the immediate future, however there are other ideas she has discussed at length with her board members. University Administrators to come to an understanding of the issues at hand. They agree with Ms. Simmons that to implement a plan at this time is vital for the citizens in our communities.

Ms Simmons has received response from people all around North Carolina. Who wants to get in the fight to insure the citizens of North Carolina the right to decent healthcare?

Availability:
Available for radio talk shows in and out of state and local TV programs.