Man Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Wins Lottery

I first read this on AOL news. As soon as I finished I emailed every member of the senate and congress I could find for NY. This sickens me, this man served our country! He should not have to worry about the cost of treatment to begin with, but the real slap in the face is finally having a chance to obtain better treatment just to have our country rip that from him.

Our tax money can pay for illegal immigrants, for drug addicts rehab, for 8 children born to an unemployed mother, yet our tax dollars won't help someone who defended our country!
The way I see it the United States is it's own worst enemy. They really need to stop worrying about the other countries and their people and start worrying about helping our own.
I pray Mr. Schenk is able to get the treatment he deserves. I lost my father a Vietnam Vet to cancer in 1999, after he was misdiagnosed because the insurance company wouldn't pay for a second scan, since he had already had cancer and been treated.
My prays wishes and hopes go out to him and his family.

This is a life and death situation.This man should get proper medical care NOW!This is his money & the state should see to it that everything is done to save his life & work out the details later.The state holds his life & his money in their hands--cut out the red tape & do the right thing.Everything is about money,it makes me sick.New York,get your priorities straight!!!!

When I first read this I was stunned in disbelief. As the first blogger stated, this veteran should not have to fight for the best possible care, never mind having the money in reserve and still not being able to use it to save his life.

No big surprise about the U.S. or N.Y., having lived here my whole life. But at the very least the financial institutions and the hospital should get together to work out the financial details. This money is guaranteed.

These institutions spend millions of dollars on advertising - I cannot think of a better ad than to show they actually care for human beings, never mind veterans.

Is the lotto ticket transferable? There must be a philanthropist out there with a million dollars willing to buy it from him.

This is so ridiculous! And sad. I wish I had the cash, I would just pay for his treatments and let him enjoy the winnings for as long as he can! I cannot believe how much free medical care we give to those who do not deserve it, yet ignore a veteran and citizen of this country when they need it!

It would be nice for a resolution to be found to pay this man a lump sum for him to enjoy what little life he has left. But People of America, WAKE UP, WAKE UP,this country's politician do not give a S_ _ T about anyone but themselves and how many under the table deals they can manifest for themselves and friends. Illegal immigrants who makes billions for big business, and big business who pays lobbyist, to work out deals with the Washington Politicians are living in America, all working and mid-class Americans, no longer have a say in this country. Our children are sent to fight wars, give they lives for this country, the Washington Politician children enjoy life, free from fighting wars. The politicians uses their position to commit crimes, worth millions, serve a few years in prison for their actions, made to pay back a small portion of the money and receive a pension once release from prison. This poor man, best let a family member claim his winning, because if he dies within the twenty-year period, what ever is not paid will not be paid. God be with him. Wake-Up America, are we will be the next Rome. Once power of the world.

Sick, sick , sick America. If Bush was a real humanitarian, he would step up to the plate and hit the guy a home run. But alas, it is all about money to influence other politicians, not take care of our own. We live in the richest country in the world and give billions to other countries in foreign aid. How come then we can't raise half a million to save a Vets life ? Politicians in this country really suck, starting at the top. I am thinking of taking out a full page ad in the NY times and try and raise enough cash to help this poor soul live out the remainder of his life in peace. Come on America, get your stuff together. This a Veteran who put his life on the line for us. We owe him much more than he is getting. And to you lame NY lottery people, get off your damn, lazy good for nothing, civil servant butts and bend the damn rules to save this mans life. If red tape and lame rules are all thats in the way, MOVE IT, MOVE IT and make it happen. I am very proud to be an American, but not so proud of our lame government. If Hillary was in charge this would be a no brainer.
from: just plain pissed of.

Here we fly people over here, and give them treatment, people from other countries, this man hits a lottery, and has cancer, and is a Vet!! I am really starting to wonder alot about people, and life in general,even if he didnt hit the lottery, why should he not be allowed treatment? when we help imigrants!thismakesme sick to my stomach!

This is insane. Of course every one is forgetting that when the gentleman passes away the state will not pay out the rest of his winnings. They will not put it into trust for anyone else, nor does his next of kin inherit the money. The remainder of the funds goes back to the state, so the state wins most of the time anyway. always if it is someone that is elderly or terminally ill. Makes me want to get a bigger pair of scissors for all the red tape used to help the rich get richer, and keep the poor man poor.

I don't think treatment should cost as much as it does. It's a crying shame that something can't be done to get help. Even for those of us with insurance, it should not cost as much as it does to go to the Dr. or the hospital.

It just goues to show that if you are an this country without documentation you can get treated for FREE.

There are people out there who can and will buy the ticket from him at a discount and give him the cash. He needs to find one of them. Maybe someone like Donald Trump would do it for free, he would love the publicity.

Where is Oprah, she always jumps on issues of humanitarian content. Somebody help this man.

People in the State of New York, stop playing the lottery for a month. The State will move a lot faster in releasing this guy's money.

if there is a God, let the blind see, the cold of heart warm, the stingy give freely..this man must have treatment & any facility that doesnt make arragnments for him has no soul, & will not go to any Heaven i know!

This is so unbelievable that a veteran cannot catch a break here but...illegal aliens, women on welfare, etc can all get free health care and food stamps while I work my tail off and dont have half of what they have. Like the other person said, we even fly people from other countries here and give them free surgeries. What is wrong with this country?? We have taken God out of the pledge of allegience, out of the schools, no prayers. no wonder the world is in the shape it is. Give this US hero the care he deserves by working this out and giving him his money. For Gods sake, what is wrong with you people. The lottery made the rules, they can break them if they wanted to... Do the right thing by this great veteran...Without him, you wouldnt have the freedom to be screwing him over like you are right now. God bless America....

I am very saddened to hear about Mr Schenk's cancer. My father died from lung cancer at the age of 58. I am also very much disappointed in our government that an ex-marine that surved for our country is not being taken care of. THE ALMIGHT DOLLAR rules again. The root of all evil, that steals the compassion from people and makes them only concerned for themselves or there company's bottom line. This is exactly why I raise my children to not sign up for the military. After you serve your time and put your life on the line for our rights & freedom the United States of America doesnt take care of them when they come home.

I am glad for Mr. Schenk's winning but he should not have to be worring about winning the lottery to pay for the best cancer treatment he can get. He is a veteran, that has surved our country to protect us and we should be protecting him now.

How disappointing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

skh in ohio

people should boycott buying lottery tickets in that state,put those lottery officials out of a job, those who decide should have their names in the paper, let the world see what heartless and cold people look like

IF WAYNE HAS NOT TENDERED THE TICKET THERE ARE INVEST MENT COMPANIES WHOM BUY LONG TERM PAY OUT AGREEMENTS FOR CASH AT
A DISCOUNT OF COURSE.

If 25,000 people gave $20.00, it would be more than enough for the treatment cost. I could give $20.00. I bet there are 25,000 people who would do the same. Would Assemblyman Errigo be willing to handle the details?

This is a real shame. Where are all the religous leaders and do gooders? Here is a man who served our country for Life Liberty and Justice for all? and now the country can't give him what he truly deserves? LIFE.No matter how long he lives.

Get a Loan. Go to a bank and get a loan. Game, Set, Match.

This veteran should have been given FREE treatment for life As we should all. It is a shame that the richest country in the world can't give its people care

What a crime we as a country are commiting by not helping someone who defends our lives and our security. Why should this man or any vetern have to pay for a service to save his/her life. My brother in law died from Lung Cancer and he was a vet. The only thing they did for him was drain his lungs and let him die. My brother is a vet. and the VA is doing nothing for him. Our congress should take care of their people first and not worry about other nations. Screw the companies that will give you 1/4 of your winnings while they collect 3/4. And why should he have to get a loan. No one is going to give him a loan if he only has 12-18 months to live. WOULD YOU!!! Be real! We need to take care of OUR people.

This cancer victim should take his first payment and come out to the West Coast and see the VA physicians here for his cancer treatments since he is already receiving treatment from the VA. On the San Francisco Peninsula the VA Hospital is staffed with physicians from Stanford Medical Center. They are outstanding doctors and provide some of the best medical care in the world. Since he is a veteran and receiving his care through the VA, it is also FREE and he can keep his lottery money. All he needs to pay for is travel to and from the area. There is also another excellent VA facility in Portland, Oregon that is connected to the teaching hospital there and also provides excellent care, and is noted for its cancer treatment program for the veterans. He can get his treatments and keep his money; he would have the last laugh, recovering and living to collect all the payments.

Seems everybody posting a comment agrees just what a bummer this is.....My idea??? Instead of "The Lottery" this ..or "The State" that... or "The government" whatever, how about the NAMES of the people who won't help. There has to be one or two people that could change things if they had to answer to the people directly.

number 7 is totaly correct
sick sick America
i hope and root for this poor
unfortunate man that he gets his money thats due to him.
media keep up the pressure that would help

There is a Company in Philadelphia PA that buys
lottery annutiies, structured settlements etc.n and gives a lump sum payout at a discount

J.G. Wentworth

http://www.jgwentworth.com
10866-366-3102

Bill Gates.................
Give him the Million

Why doesn't a) our great administration and the support our troops folks anti up to support this man along with those CEO's raping America.
What a country!

Isn't it sad that only someone with money can get the help they desperately need in this country? What is wrong with this picture??? We need universal health care, and we need it now! The fact that this poor man is a veteran and can't get the help he needs, even after legitimately winning a million dollars, is just incredible. Yes, indeed, get the names of the responsible people at the lottery who refuse to get the money to this dying veteran. Not only that, but let's all get the politicians to quit backing the health insurance industry and the drug companies - there should NOT be suffering or death of ANY individual in this country because of lack of money. Life is life, and EVERY life is valuable regardless of socio-economic status. If we have the technology or medicine to save a life, we should use it!

you have to be from another country to get help here. we dont take care of our own. but just let our government hear about someone sick from another country and we will go and get them and pay for it all and give them ssi for the rest of their lives, and make the citizens.

Post his address for all of us who want to help. Most everyone has a couple bucks to spare, some more. If I had his address or his representatives/bank/lawyer/hospitals address, it would be my PLEASURE to semd a donation to a veteran who has given me my freedom.

THIS MAN IS A VETERAN WHO PUT HIS LIFE ON THE LINE FOR HIS COUNTRY. He won the money legally, he should get the money. Period, the end. Forget all this legal mumbo jumbo. I say get Oprah on the case, in fact I will write her an email right now myself. this is so typical of what is wrong with this world. The people who really need money can't get it, and the people who are filthy rich just continue to gain more and more from the sweat and suffering of the weak and poor. I am so sick of hearing stories like this. This poor man needs help, and it is up to anyone with compassion to do whatever they can.
"Dear Oprah,....."

this man has a payment stream of $50K/year with a value of $1m. There are loads of investors who are happy to pay him up to 75% of that in cash in return for his payment streams. JG Wentworth is one such company but their buyouts are very low because of their high advertising costs. My advice to this man is to sell the income streams!

I don't know about any other states, but here in Iowa there is a commercial on T.v. about J.G.Wentworth.
They work with people who need their money now and can't wait. The ad goes to talk about structured settlements and also lottery winnings. It's worth looking into at least. The Lottery commission should look into a Lump sum. This man has stood proud for his country. It is about time that this should be recognized. Think about it, Lottery commission, if you work well with others, maybe there would be more people playing. Let this man have his earnings in a lump sum. HE DESERVES IT.

This is just another way for the rich to collect some more money, even if it is from a dying person.
If they pay him in a lump sum then they can only collect one time on the taxes, where if they pay out over say 20 years they can collect 20 times the taxes because the taxes are always changing they will get more that way.
They tell you some BS story but it all comes down to the rich just wanting more money.I know because I am dying myself, you can go to www.Everetneedsaliver.com and see for yourself, and I have had things donated to me and the Goverment steps in and wants there share as they put it, even though they know I'm dying. As my daughter said tell him to go to one of them company's that will pay him a lump sum minus there commision of course and the tickit but he will get several hundred thousand right away. God be with you and I'll pray for you.

If I were Mr. Schenk I would max out every single credit card or loan that I could get. I would not worry about paying a dime back to anyone. What are they going to do to you after you are gone?

Such a pity. I wrote to Obama. Sad thing is -- lottery people are probably anti-smokers, thus anti-lung cancer, thus anti-people who need help. Give me a marine with a cigarette dangling from his lips any day to take care of me. I wish I could pay for his treatment. God bless him.

I hate to sound like a smart butt however, why does'nt Ms Clinton, Mr. Obama, or any of the other political publicity hound Presidential hopefuls who have millions and millions of dollars in their "war chests" give this man a little cash forward and they can simply add the million dollar ticket to their portfolio! Oh I get it! That would actually be helping a United States Citizen! Better yet, a Veteran who more than likely was expoosed to countless carcinogens while SERVING his country. Not very vote worthy now is it? Perhaps if he were as someone else stated, an illigal immigrant or non-productive, non-tax paying "citizen" or death row inmate - I'm certain he would receive immediate bleeding heart attention then!

Most everyone is correct. Our government is so full of crap. Our insurance system is a money making machine for the insurance company. Mr Schenk needs to check out other countries. They wanted 33 to 36,000 dollars to do major dental work here in America for me. MY insurance would only pay 2000. per person per year. So I went to India and had it all done for 9950. Not only that I loved what and how they did it. I would go back in a second. Check out indushealth.com.

Shows you how screwed up New York is? We already had a strong indication after whom they decided to elect as a senator...and message#37 indicates some of the same insanity. It has nothing to do with the rich vs. poor, it's the government, stupid.

If this country has so much millions to waste on importing a soccer player to this country for doing crap. never even knew there was men's proffesional soccer in USA while millions of citizens suffering from terminal sickness with better health insurance. And this is close example that has just hit home.a vet and USA citizen.Then The country is retarded. I don't think we shall wake up with the kind of politicians we keep sending to white house. Retarded.

Hey...bottom line, the guy is greedy! Any state that does pay out in a lump sum pays just over half the total. The twenty years payout is covered by investing the money and paying out the interest along with the lump sum over a twenty year period. That is why an insurance company will buy the ticket and only pay about half! He wants more than the ordinary citizen who might have won! and I suspect he already understands this.

The hospital REQUIRES the money up front, for this coverage, BUT if he were an illegal alien and walked in there for treatment, they could not and would not deny him. I guess there's no money left for US citizens after we take care of the health needs of the illegals.

John is right. Call Trump and Rosie and let them try to outbid each other, then try Ophray. Actually, there is something called a cash flow ticket which certainly he must be able to sell his winnings for cash, though he may lose a portion for commissions. God bless him!!!

This really sucks for him,............

but I can't help but giggle to myself EVERYTIME I read or hear about this.

It's typical NY State. Maybe Mrs Clinton can pull a few strings for somebody other than fellow cronies of the DNC. I don't play the lottery for that reason. First of all the pay-off is usually 1/2 the odds of winning. Then you're taxed to death on the half you receive. So you roughly get 25% of the chance you took.
I'll go to a Casino, thank you. I feel bad for the guy but I'm sure he knew the condition of the payoff. Now if he owes 400k in medical bills they will grab all his money till the debt is paid off. If he has kids give them the ticket this way he is not libel for med bills and his children can collect on the terms specified in winnig that prize.

Funny how a United States Vetran can't get his winnings by bending the rules, but an illegal alien can win a toys-r-us sweepstakes even though it states valid only to US residents. How screwed up is this country. He is a freaking VET, are you kidding me. Makes me want to give up my US citizenship move to mexico and then smugggle myself back across, they get better rights and benefits then we do..

God Help Us!!!!!

Maybe if the restaurant in Florida read this, he would be more inclined to drop the charity dinner for the astronaut and help out this veteran who fought for his restaurant's freedom...

I THINK HE SHOULD AUCTION OFF THE WINNING TICKET ON E-BAY FOR $400,000...IN 8 YEARS THE INVESTMENT WILL BE PAID OFF AND THE PROFIT WOULD BE $600,000 SPREAD OVER 12 YEARS...IT WOULD BE A WIN/WIN SITUATION

He didn't win $1,000,000, he won $50,000 paid over twenty years -- the two thiings are not the same and anyone who has ever had a mortgage or a car loan knows this. There are companies that will buy his ticket and give him the "present value" of his annuity if that is what he wants or needs. Finally, with respect to half of the winnings going to pay taxes -- what did he expect? No special treatment is needed or warranted here.

I am a veteren also and there are several solutions to his problem. 1) There are companies that will pay him a cash percentage of his winnings if he assigns the proceeds to them. 2)If he is a retired veteren he may access the veteren goverenment health program called" TRICARE FOR LIFE" or there is a good possibility the cancer is service related and the government will cover all his medical bills plus income based on his base pay pay.
Whatever the situation may he recover swiftly. Our veterens are the best part of America and Marines are especially deserving.
Dudley

give this man his winnings, and dont take for ever to do it he won ,he served our country at less , give him what he needs and won , he deserves it and should not have to wait for it. and he has a perfect reason to be wonting it and way i see it god let him win cause he knew he needed it. so give it to him,

*ahem*Bill Gates, Donald Trump, George Bush. Here's your chance to prove everyone wrong about how much you suck! I triple-dog dare you!

Maybe he can donate it to a non-profit who in turn could give him the money he needs for his procedures.

Part of the problem is the outrageous cost of medical care he is being charged.... they could always reduce their fees.

This is truly a sad thing...I can't believe that the lottery is treating this man...this VETERAN!!...in this fashion...I mean, come on, politicians break the rules everyday...this man is fighting for his life...HE ENLISTED TO FIGHT FOR ALL OF OUR LIVES!!..there should be some way that he can get the help that he needs...RULES WERE MEANT TO BE BROKEN!! Some one really needs to step in and take this matter into hand! I agree with Shannon when she said that our government pays for all sorts of illegal immigrants to get health care, drug addicts are helped, and unemployement,well I don't even want to go there!!! I think that the way our country treats illegals better than our own LEGAL CITIZENS is simple wrong! Illegals getting more help than a veteran is just disgusting!!! I'm praying for you Mr. Schenk...you are not alone...and I'm also praying for the Lottery Officials to step up and do what's right!!

For the love of Pete! He can get a loan, using the entire winnings as collateral via his estate. People who blame others for their problems and expect others to fix them are seldom successful. Grow up, go to the bank, and make a deal that's good for what you need to do!

He should consult a good tax accountant-with such a huge deduction for medical expenses, there would probably be little income tax to pay upon the sale of the annuity-certainly nowhere near 1/2.

Why not have the federal or state government give someone with some resources some enticement to help this man? Like Bill Gates or Donald Trump? How about some sort of a tax credit for either Mr. Gates or Mr. Trump and some sort of financial guarantee regarding all concerned with the lottery? The rules are the rules are the rules...but the same people who make the rules also should be able to have the same thought processes to enable judgement calls to put the value of life ahead of the value of red tape and legal processes.

Everyone is appalled!!

However, there isn't a politician that I would trust with any money given to him for this man. Why not a P.O.BOX address and let those of us who can, send a donation to this man? I can't send much but I'll bet a lot of people can send a little. Any help is better than none.

The quicker - the better!

If the gentlemen took the $467,000 it would be income in the year taken, but if he paid the hospital the $125,000 and $ 250,000, these amounts would be deductible medical expenses on his form 1040 and would reduce the taxable income amount the income from which the tax is calculated. Assuming the lotteru withhold 30% of the payout as required by Federal law for income taxes, he would have the balance of his taxes owed. Good luck.

Gadzooks! I believe Benny (#62) has found the answer!

As long as he is not tryoing to be selfish, or just another fifteen minutes on the news circuit, why not simply contact a law office to secure a loan for the amount of the winnings upfront, pay for the treatment, and pray. There are several ads for anuity settlement las offices everyday. I would think if it means that much for the treatment, it would be worth the whole million.

I am a sclc (small cell lung cancer) SURVIVOR! I will be 4 years this coming July! I think this man needs to get his treatment that he needs, and IF the Lottery wont step up to the plate, (since time is so critical), then someone else needs to step in like our government, IF they do not or will not which will probably be the case, then I believe someone needs TO! Such as OPRAH, DR PHIL, DONALD TRUMP, or anyone else who could help this poor man. There must be someone out there with some compassion!??

I would be honored to send the first one hundred dollors to help this veteran.I know its a lot of money to me too but i will afford it. lets help this guy. let him keep his money and all of us try to save this vets life!!! my checks going out today

We can do it!!!!

I think whoever wrote the story on this gentleman needs to held accountable for the slant that slammed the VA for the type of care it delivers. Not only is this person not knowledgeable about the system, his use of language to refer to Mr. Schenck as a "marine veteran" is another indicator that the writer was basing the article on sentiment not fact. Biased news at best. Over the last 5 years the VA has become the envy of the healthcare industry for the quality of healthcare it delivers for the cost. Over 60% of board certified physicians have received all or part of their training within the VA healthcare system and the VA is THE largest research entity in the country. There is more access for care through the VA than there is for the non-veteran with healthcare insurance. So slow and behind the times it ain't. Like any motivated healthcare consumer, one has to be bothered to research their healthcare options when healthy in order to efficiently access it when ill. Kathy made an excellent blog when she suggested that Mr. Schenck get referred to the West Coast VA that is affiliated with Stanford. It does sound like all he's looking for is a second opinion and as a former marine and veteran he is entitled to care at any of the 125 healthcare facilities nationwide that serve 6 million veterans. He would be far better to take the money and make sure that he lives comfortably for the rest of his life (I hope he will get a lump sum from the state) rather than waste it on private healthcare physicians who will probably do no different than the VA.

maybe the lottery would bend them rules if we all stopped buying tickets for a week !!!
OR LONGER IF THATS WHAT IT TAKES

There are investors who would buy his rights to the money at a substantial discount if the lottery would permit that action.

My sister had the same experience.

She won $3.3 million in the Florida lottery but discovered it late and had to accept it in payments over 30 years. Two years later she was diagnosed with lung cancer and died within seven months.

She took comfort in being able to provide for her children. Perhaps he can do the same.

Smoking kills and should be outlawed.

I just got off the phone with Roswell Park Alliance.I was told that they will meet on behalf of Mr.Schenk & do all they can to help him.He is a New York State resident & will not be denied care.I agree that we all get together & donate,so he can live & enjoy a long happy life

Mr. Schenk can obtain a loan from a financial institution I beleive, against the winnings that he is to receive over the 20 years. So in this respect, he has a venue to get the money he needs to pay for the treatment he desires. So he can still be a winner all the way around!

Regarding this person who won the lottery,
I am with a nutraceutical company hq in Montreal, that has a powerful product for cancer cells.

I don't know how to reach him.

cork horner
san diego

#25 Has it right, Get your first payment, Check out the best VA Hosp. for your condition. Grab a plane, let the VA do there best and trust in JESUS.

Hello,

Why are we surprised by this
mistreatment when our country has denied God by separating church and state.
Abortions are legal so why
not abort adults as well..
Yes, this is what our country has become...A Disgrace!!

This man deserves every penny of the money he won because he even put his own life on the line for this Country and this is how we repay him. America is going down so bad that's not even funny , but we can go into another Country and blow Billions of dollars and we can't help a man that is dieing in his own Country. We have got people who get money that don't deserve it because they are to lazy to work but yet they get money. I think America should just stop everything they are doing and let the government see how they get along without people working to make this Country going that should show them that they can't work without people who gives their lives to this Country.

I HAVE BEEN GETTING TREATMENT FOR BREAST CANCER FOR TWO YEARS NOW AT THE VA HOSPITAL IN DETROIT. THEY ARE THE BEST. I HAVE HAD THE LASTEST TREATMENT AND FAST CARE. MAYBE HE NEEDS TO MOVE. I ALSO THOUGHT MY CARE MIGHT BE LESS THAN GREAT BUT I HAVE BEEN PLEASANTLY SURPRIZED.

Isn't it always the poor or middle class who are the first to want to help someone in need? If a donation sight can be set up for this man, I will give what I can. God knows that the government cannot be trusted and the wealthy do not give a damn.

KUDOS TO NUMBER 7!!! IF IT WERE SOMEONE IN PRESIDENT B'S FAMILY THEY WOULD GET VIP TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS REALLY DISTURBING THAT THIS MAN CANNOT GET THE TREATMENT HE NEEDS. IS THERE NOT A SPECIALIST OUT THERE WHO COULD HELP THIS MAN PRO BONO!!!!! I WOULD BE WILLING TO GIVE SOMETHING IF THEY WOULD TELL WHERE WE COULD SEND A DONATION. GOD BLESS

Lets all pitch in and give a little... tell everyone you know.. perhaps America can show him something the state lottery cant! I have opened donation funds transfer on paypal.com! Just go to the site, click on send money, and type the following email address: projectfiveon5@aol.com. Send a little or send a lot! If America can put money towards a superbowl wedding proposal commercial, then surely we can pull through for a man dying of cancer. I bet the lottery would really fall on the floor!!

Rules, rules, rules, contracts, and order or disorder. I am so sorry for this gentleman -- I wonder if there is someone he can leave the yearly payments to so that person can pay for his treatments? Or for whatever he wants, it doesnt matter, just so he gets a chance to use it. As a three time cancer patient myself I can say its so important to live your life exactly the way you want and fight for your life.. in all ways!!! I am a rule breaker for many reasons one is this sort of thing, boggles the mind!

I CANNOT BELEIVE THIS! WE GIVE FREE MEDICAL CARE TO ILLEGAL ALIENS, AND I FIND OUT TODAY WE ARE EVEN GOING TO GIVE THEM CHECKING ACCTS AND CREDIT CARDS, BUT WE WILL NOT HELP THIS MAN GET THE PROPER MEDICAL ATTENTION HE NEEDS?? AND HE SERVED OUR COUNTRY TO BOOT??? I TELL YOU, I AM NO LONGER PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN..IT IS HUMILIATING! THIS COUNTRY IS SHIT! THE WHOLE WORLD LAUGHS AT US! THIS MAN SHOULD GET THE BEST MEDICAL TREATMENT POSSIBLE WHETHER OR NOT HE WON THE DAMN LOTTERY! AND WHY CAN'T HE JUST SIGN HIS MONEY OVER TO THE HOSPITAL OF HIS CHOICE AND THEY WILL BE PAID ONE WAY OR ANOTHER?! I AM SICK TO MY STOMACH OVER THIS!

There is a lot of truth in the attitude of the state and Federal governments in this matter, but someone should remember that the people who provide his treatment are not concerned. The price of the treatment is beyond exorbitant it is outrageous. It is obvious that the medical community has no intention of following the tenets of the Hippocratic Oath. We don't want or need the government to provide our medical care, but there must be a reasonable way to control the prices charged. I am tired of hearing that the reason for the high cost is the "free" care that is provided to illegal aliens, uninsured and indigent citizens. Our salaries haven't escalated at anywhere near the price for medical care has been inflated.

Let's see what is done about this! Write your senators and congressmen New Yorkers! It's campaign time, they want to keep us happy..so, use THAT to try and save this man's life! Let's watch how fast they move if we threaten not to vote for them if nothing is done!

Mr.Schenk won $50,000 per year for 20 years, which when paid out equal the $1,000,000. It's NOT a $1,000,000 lump sum that he won. If this lottery were to be paid out by the lottery (if they really had the cash flow to do so) that $50k per year for 20 years only has a PRESENT VALUE for a lump sum pay out of about $650,000 assuming a 5% annual rate of return or a PV of about $765,000 at a 3% return. So, depending on Mr. Schenk’s negotiating skills, he should be able to get more the $500k for his ticket. And as was earlier pointed out, the tax implications are not as great as taking 50% due to the medical expenses he’s likely to have. Therefore, I would argue that this was a very timely blessing that will indeed meet his needs for the treatment costs he wants. He’s certainly better off now than before!

Hey, we did it to stop OJ's book being published and his interview on TV! and we did it fast!
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the sad thing here is that this veteran should be getting the treatment he needs. I would think our government could buy his ticket from him for an amount that after taxes would cover the cost of his treatment. Seems Perfectly LOGICAL to me. As a tax payer this is a use of our tax dollars i can get behind. The bonus is over 20 years the governmet would get all their money back with interest.

give him his money

BILL O'REILLY-GET ON THIS RIGHT AWAY!

WHY IS THIS AN ISSUE? IF HE VALUES HIS LIFE AND WANT THE BEST TREATMENT, WHY CAN'T HE SELL THE TICKET TO INVESTORS AND SELL HIS TAVERN? THESE COMBINE AMOUNT WILL MORE THAN PAY FOR HIS TREATMENT. I HATE PEOPLE THAT COMPLAIN WHEN THEY HAVE THE MEANS TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES. OTHER WINNERS HAVE TO WAIT THE TWENTY YEARS TO GET THE FULL AMOUNT, WHY DOES THIS GUY EXPECT TO PROFIT FROM A LUMP SUM TOTAL PAYMENT, BECAUSE HE'S TOO FRUGAL TO PAY FOR SAVING HIS OWN LIFE?

Why can't he assign the hospital as his beneficiary of the lottery winnings up to the cost of the cancer treatment and that way he can get his treatment and the hospital will get their money?

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This man is a veteran and, as one, entitled to Free medical care! VA Medical centers provide up to date first quality care, however, like all "socialized medicine" (gov't provided) it IS slow. This man can receive care & treatment at VA, he prefers private care.

The problem is the rules. ALL states should be required to pay out the winnings in a lump sum. You win it, you get it, you pay the taxes on it, then you spend or invest the balance.

Mr Jones.#22..don't you get it...the man is a veteran with a terminal illness? He obviously doesn't have the kind of job that any bank would give any amount of money to. Don't you think he might have thought about that already. Why don't you use your obvious brilliance to come up with a less idiotic response.

He needs to get with some of these companies, I know of one in KC, MO, that buys up annuities and annual payment agreements and gives the people their money now. They advertise on TV. Get a LAWYER first then look into the possiblities.

Re: Post #91

Hospitals are not in the business receiving payments over long periods of time, like 20 years and don't really have the resources to do such a thing. However, there ARE foundations associated with hospitals that can work out such deal and maybe even provide some tax relief. Though, typically such foundations with their trust arrangements are designed to take in charitable contributions which can provide tax and income advantages to the contributor.

Isn't one of our most fundamental rights "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"? That is a constitutional law. So, taking that thought a few steps further, aren't those who are denying this brave man his fundamental right to LIFE and the PURSUIT of happiness, breaking the law? You can't very well pursue something if you are DEAD!! But, then again, the law is only for the law makers and those rich enough to afford it. Do you think any of the recent young scarlet starlet's will see an hour of prison time for killing people with their cars? NO!!

In this particular case, I think the media would probably be Mr. Schenks best friend. Nothing more powerful than the publicly spoken word. Does anyone know how to reach Erin Brokovich?

IS THIS THE THANKS THIS MAN GETS FOR BUSTING HIS ASS AND SERVING HIS COUNTRY? THIS IS BULLSHIT!!!! THE LOTTERY CAN AFFORD TO PAY THIS MAN BUT CHOSE NOT TO BECAUSE WHEN HE DIES THEY WONT HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER DIME NOT EVEN TO RELATIVES BECAISE IT IS NON TRANFERABLE. HAVE A HEART GIVE HIM HIS MONEY DAMIT!

Another tragic story I admit. As a vet he should have full coverage anywhere in the US. Those damn lottery rules..maybe we should change the rules for him...and then the next time for a different reason.I am a compassionate man but this man has so many options open to him with the money..many more options than he may have with his life. A way will be found. Z... To bring Hillary Clinton into this conversation shows something..gees I don't know what..what does she have to do with anything? Oh...I forgot...you think she can move heaven and earth??? sorry for my capriciousness... peace

I agree with Nadine #67. As a retired military man, and retired Civil Servant in the Military Healthcare System, I agree that the VA of today has little resemblance to the VA of the Vietnam War era. I sympathize with the Marine. But I can't help but wonder whether there is more to the story then is being reported. If the lung cancer is service connected, like Ageant Orange or other recognized deseases contracted while in the line of duty, the VA is obligated to provide him the cancer treatment he needs. If they can not provide it inhouse, they should accomodate him at a private institution. As for the writer of the story, it should have been reported that there is a congressional mandate for the VA to partner with private and or Active Duty Medical facilities in order that they provide state-of-the-art treatment to our veterans. This effort is being carried out at locations throughout the contry. The Active Duty medical treatment personnel and VA personnel are committed to providing excelent treatment to our warriors.

It is realy sad to see how the goverment does not care for our man and women in the military. The President is willing to send the military to War but unable to help the people afterward. The military is more benefiting the rich people more than the poor, and of course the poor has nothing to loose, but yet the rich don't care as long they are still making money they could be careless. anyway instead of talking about the matter and getting mad, we should help our fellow american, by having a fund raising online for him so we can save his life. There are stiil good people out there. By setting up a separate trust fund specially for him no scam. if there is somebody out there who would like to partipate and know how to start fundraising they can contact me @ (561) 296 8825. and MR schenk I will be praying God, the master, the healer The one above all god for you. I am so sorry this can happen to you please set up a website where people can transfer fund that way we all can help. sometimes I wonder Why do bad things happen to good people, anyway have faith and the Lord said everything will be all right. God bless. Don't be upset about this lottery thing but instead focus on your health and your healing. The Lord shall bring you Victory. please read psalm 21 .
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I can only say one word. UNFRIGGINBELEIVABLE!!

It's amazing that something like this can happen in this country. Someone needs to step up and make things happen for this guy.
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I AGREE W/ YOU Z, I BET HILARY COULDNT GET RESULTS EITHER DUE TO THE GREEDYNESS AND UNDERHANDED NATURE SHE AND ALL POLITICIANS SHARE. UNFORTUNATLY ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. GOD BLESS THE POOR MAN. AND IF ANYONE ELSE HASNT SAID IT WE SHOULD ALL AT LEAST TELL THIS MAN THANK YOU FOR SERVING YOUR COUNTRY.THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK I WISH YOU THE BEST

#28 hit it right! There are companies that will buy a lottery annuity. This is done everyday. There are even companies that purchase a life insurance for terminally sick people and let them use the money while they are alive. All he has to do is go and talk to a Financial Consultant or registered Broker at a reputable Investment Bank. He will know what to do!

Ask any current US Marine serving in Iraq right now about this situation and the results should be overwhelming. 103 people writing in response cannot all be wrong. Big business and big industry likes to advertise and throw away money to get a message across. The NYS Lottery's message is clear on this one: We will try to make every last dollar even if life and death is involved. Sounds similar to the tobacco companies running a decade ago. And for those who claim he shouldn't have been smoking: I'll take a marine smoking packs daily anytime since he's protecting my family from those terrorists out there. God bless him.

It is a sad story, but he didn't win 1 million dollars, he won 50,000 a year for 20 years. I hate it when the media manipulates the facts to suite their agenda - in this case strong arming the lottery. The story should be about a veterin not receiving the care he needs

t...108....you are absolutely right, i guess we shouldnt be mad and blame the lottery dept. we SHOULD be mad and place blame with the government who is not standing behind one of our servicemen. and the government wonders why people dont inlist as much as they used to. this is a slap in the face to all the men and woman who are serving in our armed service today. this is what they have to look foward to.........saddening...

New York State..what a joke!!!My mother Noreen, #2 on this comment list sent me this e-mail. To say I am saddened is an understatment. I am 26 and a few years back I thought about joining the service. I am grateful I choose otherwise. Is seemes to me the good people keep getting tossed aside while the cold hearted pass through life with a horseshoe up thier butt. When will things change. #22, Mr. Jones you are just a dumb ****. God bless you Wayne!!!!

It is sad but certain... the money does not buy the health, only help to obtain it by a period of time... The periodic reviews would help us to prevent the lung cancer.

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