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Patient William Washington shares about his experience at the Neighborhood Christian Clinic

“He may not wake up…” William overheard the nurses whispering

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He thought it was just a cold. The Clinic saved his life.

William thought it was just a cold.

He had worked hard for 17 years—no insurance, no benefits—and was used to pushing through the aches. But this time was different.

When his boss sent him home and told him to see a doctor, William came to the Clinic.

The Clinic acted quickly. After checking his blood, they recognized the danger and sent him straight to the hospital for emergency care.

“I didn’t know anything about diabetes. I was calm… until I overheard the nurses whispering, ‘His blood sugar is 1,026. Last time I saw that, the patient went into a diabetic coma. Most don’t come out.’”

That’s when fear set in.

By God’s grace—and through the compassion of the Clinic—William got the urgent care he needed and a path forward.

He enrolled in the Clinic’s diabetes classes. He learned how to manage his condition and change his diet. He kept his appointments. He took his medication. And he smiled every time his doctor prayed over him.

“Coming to the Clinic made me feel like someone cared—not just about my health, but about my life.”

Watch William share about His experience at the Clinic:

Eventually, William became eligible for insurance. But before he transitioned out of our care, he left us with a parting thought we’ll never forget:

“Do I have to go? Because I don’t want to. This place… it’s been so good to me.”

William is just one of the many patients who have walked through our doors afraid—and left with hope, healing, and a deeper relationship with the Lord.

Over the past two years, the Clinic has helped more than 1,100 patients manage diabetes—providing essential supplies, lab work, medication, and trusted guidance through a journey that can be overwhelming and dangerous without care.

Thanks to generous partnerships built over the years, the Clinic is able to provide insulin, diabetic supplies, lab testing, and whole-person, compassionate care at significantly reduced cost.

But those partnerships only go so far.

Your generosity makes all the difference. Because of friends like you, William didn’t face his diagnosis alone. He received the testing, medication, and education he needed—plus the prayer and personal care that pointed him to lasting hope.

Your gift today helps the next patient who walks through our doors with nowhere else to turn.

Every $1 you give can help provide more than twice the impact—thanks to donated medical supplies and volunteer care. Your generosity stretches further, bringing treatment, medication, and Christ-centered compassion to those who need it most.

This impact is made possible by the value of donated medical supplies and professional services that extend the reach of every dollar.

William didn’t know he was living with a life-threatening condition until the Clinic ran a simple blood test. That moment changed—and saved—his life. When people go without care simply because they’re uninsured or underserved, conditions like diabetes can quietly grow worse until it’s too late.

Your gift today helps to restore health and restore lives by making sure people without insurance or access to care can receive lifesaving treatment when they need it most.