Joseph Thomas Foundation helps medically fragile children, families Submitted by Roenna Thomas Board Member and Joseph’s Grandmother The Joseph Thomas Foundation was started in 2007 by John and Erin Thomas after the loss of their 6-year-old son. Joseph was born with multiple medical complications. While the big expenses of Joseph’s conditions were covered by Medicaid, it was the constant barrage of little expenses that whittled away at their ability to simply survive financially. Had it not been for gifts from their church, family and others, they were unsure how they would have made it. Following Joseph’s death, John and his wife reflected on their journey and felt a calling to help other families on a similar path. It was decided that they would establish a non-profit, The Joseph Thomas Foundation in honor of their son. This foundation would help medically fragile children and their families by helping cover expenses not covered by Medicaid and/or insurance.