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We need your help. After years of struggling with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Greg will finally be the recipient of a new kidney on August 15th. His cousin, Jayne Flagg, is unselfishly giving up one of hers’ in order to improve Greg’s quality of life.
For those of you who do not know, Greg’s health has steadily declined over the past year. His kidneys have grown to about 15 pounds each (normal healthy kidneys are one to two pounds each) and cause Greg incredible pain. This medical situation now interferes with his everyday life — Greg is pretty much home bound and misses out on the things he enjoys.
Transplants are lifesaving but financially draining. The average cost of a kidney transplant and first year expenses more than $260,000! Even with insurance Greg will have many uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits, travel and temporary housing to stay near to the transplant center and the costly anti-rejection medications he will need to take for the rest of life. Anyway, this is where we need your help!
To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Greg’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Northeast Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. If you would like to make a contribution, please click the DONATE NOW bar.
No donation is too small and is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your consideration even though “thank you” doesn’t seem like enough.
With sincere gratitude,
Stephannie Cyr
Dear Family & Friends
First we want to thank all of you who have donated to Greg’s campaign. Your generosity is truly appreciated and will be put to good use covering all donor related costs, medical bills and cost of living expenses (mortgage, utilities and oil).
Second, here is an update on Greg. On June 27th Greg underwent a nephrectomy to remove the right kidney. This was an extra step due to the fact that Greg’s kidneys are so large and have been causing him considerable pain. During the procedure Greg lost more blood than the surgeon had hoped and he ended up getting a transfusion. As a result of the transfusion Greg is currently taking anti-rejection medication to offset the chances of his body rejecting the donor’s kidney. This medication has lowered his white blood cell count so between this and him being anemic, Greg is spending most of his days sleeping, feeling tired, and sick to his stomach. Needless to say we are anxiously waiting for the transplant which is scheduled for August 15th.
As the bills continue to come in and life goes on, we continue to need your help. For anyone who has been through a transplant or knows of someone who has, I am sure they will tell you that transplants are lifesaving but financially draining. The average cost of a kidney transplant and first year expenses is $260,000! Even with insurance, we are facing significant expenses that are not covered by insurance such as co-pays, deductibles, anti-rejection medication and soon additional post-transplant medications. We will come home with a box (literally!) of medications for Greg to take!
To help offset these expenses, a fundraising campaign in Greg’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization, has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax deductible and are held by HelpHOPELive in the Northeast Kidney Transplant Fund and administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only.
Donations to Greg’s Campaign can be made in one of the following ways:
Credit card contributions: please call 800.642.8399 or select "Donate Now" on this page
OR
Make checks payable to: HelpHOPELive
Note in memo section: In honor of Greg Cyr
Please send to: HelpHOPELive
2 Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087
No donation is too small and is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your consideration and thank you doesn’t seem like enough.
-Greg & Stephannie Cyr
Hang tough Greg, Rhode Island Strong!
Lou & Sue Kolivas
Thinking of you all, and sending our thoughts and prayers! <3
Amy, Sam & Connor Berg
Brendan(Islanders HC) and the whole Fitzgerald family sending our thoughts and prayers to you!
Kerry and Tom Fitzgerald
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Cyr's! We love you and are here for whatever you need! XO
Lisa Kelleher
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Due to advancements in donor care, you will have a speedy recovery and enjoyable life, God bless.
Pat White
Good luck, and we are honored to help.....
Steve & Shawn Riggin (nee Shawn Cyr)
Greg and Steph,
You've always been there for me when I needed help and you know I will do everything I can to help out this Summer. I'll see you soon.
Pomps
Sorry to hear about this. Don't know you Stephanie, but used to work with your brother Dennis. Prayers to you, and all your family.
Ken Grutter
Hi Steph and Family,
praying for Greg and all he and the family are going thru.
You Blastos girls are Family to us.Your Dad was a big part of my early musical development..love that man and just wanted to say 'stay strong' ..your Dad is watching over you like he always did.
Glad I could help
Love to all Gus Agosta
Carol (Gus) Agosta
Sending love and good thoughts to the Cyr family! I am hopeful that these donations will make this process a little easier for you all. You have my support!
Kelly McGrath
Sorry to see this Stephanie. Praying for success in all that has to be done. God Bless.
Diane Hall
We're here for you guys! Love you much! Tons of positive energy and prayers coming your way!!!
Love, Soph & Paul
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Greg Cyr
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Donor preference is important to us. Please specify in writing if you wish for your name or donation amount to be kept private.
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