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As his loving parents, we are far from giving up on our son. He was recently transferred to UC San Diego Hospital and God answered our prayers as Ricky is now undergoing extensive medical testing to be placed on the active heart transplant list. As he completes several rounds of testing to have his heart transplant, doctors and hospital nurses are working hard to save Ricky’s life. He has successfully undergone open heart surgery to implant two ventricular assist devices also known as (BIVAD). They are mechanical pumps that are used to support heart function and blood flow in people who have weakened hearts. The device takes blood from a lower chamber of the heart and helps pump it to the body and vital organs, just as a healthy heart would. However, this device is only a temporary bridge to saving Ricky’s life, until they find him a new heart that he desperately needs.
Ricky continues to recover from his surgeries, but will have a long journey ahead of him. As he waits for his transplant, out-of-pocket expenses are quickly adding up. Ricky’s transplant team will require him to stay upwards of at least three months locally in San Diego, to be closer to the hospital around the time of transplant. Ricky will need continued follow-up appointments, rehab and physical therapy. He will also require extensive and costly post-transplant medications that are needed for the rest of his life. Once Ricky gets strong enough to be released from the hospital, he will need to travel back and forth to the hospital for post-transplant testing, staying a few days at a time. This is going to be a rough road financially and emotionally during these times, and any financial support, and especially prayers, will be greatly appreciated in this time to come.
To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Ricky’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 Southwest Heart Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, please click on the yellow DONATE NOW button. For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you ahead of time for your generosity and prayers, and may God Bless you for your support!
Richard & Amber Herman, Ricky’s loving parents
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Hey bro, its rough not seeing you around but im sure your okay, ive been praying for you a ton! You've got this dude, i love you bro!
Adrian Flores
I'm sorry I can't help now but as soon as I can I will donate live you Ricky hang in there
Kristy coleman
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Richard A Herman
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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