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John grew up in Northern Virginia with his sister Kara and twin brother, Peter. He and I met when he lived next door to me in Scottsville, VA. He has always enjoyed working with children; from being a group leader and supervisor at Discovery School to being a 3rd grade teacher in Harrisonburg, VA. John and I have two young boys (4 years and 15 months old) who enjoyed being active with their father before he became ill. John is looking forward to being home with his boys (reading books to them and playing with them) and returning to his students at school. Together, John and his family are committed to seeing him through his recovery and possible heart transplant.
Transplants are lifesaving but financially draining. Even with insurance, John is facing very high expenses including travel expenses for his family to see him at University of Virginia Hospital, travel expenses to see him when he’s transferred to a rehab facility for physical therapy, post-transplant medications of up to $1,200 a month, co-pays, lab fees and more.
To help with the financial burden of John’s uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in John’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive. To make a tax-deductible donation, click Donate Now.
Thank you for your prayers, support and generosity. Keep an eye on this HelpHOPELive campaign page because we will be planning some fundraising events soon and posting updates regularly.
Gratefully,
Karen Norment, John’s wife
John continues to amaze. In April his heart pump was removed (no transplant). His heart is doing well. In November John and I finished our first marathon!!
He is now enjoying being a stay-at-home dad and getting to spend more time with his boys.
Thank you to all who have supported us in so many ways. We feel like we've gotten our life back to normal.
-Karen
Thank you everyone for your continued support. John is doing great!! At the end of April John's heart was showing improvement so he had his heart pump removed! It is rare for someone to have their heart pump removed without a heart transplant.
As of today, John has been doing well with his recovery and is back to playing with the kids, swimming, and hiking. We continue to take a day at a time and are blessed for John's strength and determination.
Thank you,
The Norment Family
John continues to work toward his goal of recovery. He's doing great with Pt and ot!!
Two weeks ago we had a minor setback when John had a small brain bleed. He is recovering well and thankful for a boring hospital stay.
Thank you everyone for all of your support!!
John is doing well. He's working hard in therapy and focusing on recovery. His Dr's are letting him recover and get stronger before officially putting him on the heart transplant list.
This holiday season we are all grateful to have him here as he has overcome so much.
Thank you everyone for your continued support.
-Karen
In June John went back to UVA to have the right side of his skull replaced (it was removed to allow for swelling after his second stroke). It was supposed to be a short hospital stay, but turned into a month long stay after having two additional surgeries to address brain bleeds.
He has been home for two months now and is in out patient therapy working on getting his strength back as well as addressing some issues caused by his strokes.
The Dr's are giving him a chance to recover and gain strength before proceeding with a heart transplant as this will be a major surgery.
We are asking for donations to help with medication, travel, and Dr. bills as insurance does not cover all of these. Insurance also covers a small number of out patient therapy sessions and then we are responsible for the costs. John will need to continue therapies long after he runs out of sessions covered by insurance.
Thank you everyone for your continued support and donations. We are so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.
John was discharged last week and we are now getting settled at home. Thank you everyone for your continued support.
-Karen
Thank you everyone who showed their support at the April 3rd Fundraiser.
We are getting ready to finally welcome John home on Thursday April 14th!!
Thank you everyone for all of your continued support. Hope to see you at the next fundraiser on April 22nd at Keister Elementary.
-Karen Norment
Thank you everyone for your support at today's fundraiser in Scottsville!!
John continues to get stronger in rehab doing at least 3 hours of therapy a day. We hope he will be able to come home soon to continue his recovery.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
-Karen Norment
Hi John and Karen,
I was one of John's nurses in the OR back when he had his original heart surgeries. I'm so glad to hear about your progress! I'm no longer at UVA, but I often think about you and your family. I wish you the best with your continued recovery! If you ever find yourself in Northern Virginia come look me up at the INOVA Fairfax Heart and Vascular Institute.
Christine Baker, RN
Hi, John! Just heard your recent surgery was a success. We, your old TDT team, are thrilled to hear this. We are praying for your continued recovery and strength. The world needs you and your light! We miss you, and are sending so much love to you and your beautiful family. Love, Amy & your old TDT pals
Amy Nash
Hey John! Thinking of you always especially with this beautiful weather. Know how much you enjoy the outdoors. Hope you're getting to sit and enjoy the sun (when it shows itself).
Much love and healing blessings from us all,
Heather (and the rest of the Fluvanna TDT gang)
Heather Savant
Hi, John! Your old TDT pals think of you often, miss you and your kindness and humor SO much, and are sending you and your family holiday hugs and love and prayers for continued healing and strength. We love you!
Amy, Sofi, and Dana
John- Best wishes to a speedy recovery--
Keep your head up!
T Smialek
Hi John! We just heard today about what has been going on and I have to say our jaws literally hit the floor. Amy and I were just talking about you very fondly the other day. We have missed you in Fluvanna at Region Ten and think if you often. We still laugh about you bouncing around the kickball field playing almost every position. LOL! We have faith that you will pull through this. Know that we are all thinking and pulling for you. Sending love from all the kids!
Heather Savant
Hi John! I have been praying for your recovery and for strength for your family. I miss working with you at school. You were so helpful to me and worked so wonderfully with the students! You and your beautiful family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers as journey back to health. Hang in there comrade:)
Karen Wright
John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult and challenging time. You are an amazing man that has helped shape the minds of many youth. I am proud to have been able to work with you at DSVA and to call you a friend. Stay strong brother! Much love
Dan Leising
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of John Norment
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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