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Louis (Louie) Cortez is a 62-year-old husband, father and grandfather whose family has always been his top priority. He has struggled with liver disease for many years however, recently his health has steadily declined to such a point that his doctors from UCSF have found cancerous lesions on his liver. They have told us Louis’ only hope for survival is a liver transplant.
Over the past 30 years, Louis has been a volunteer chaplain for the California Department of Corrections. He mentors incarcerated men, giving them hope by leading them to a better life. When he is not doing this he is spending time with his three precious grandchildren.
Now, Louis faces a challenge he cannot meet alone. Transplants are life-changing but financially draining. Even with insurance, Louis is facing very high expenses including relocating for several months to be closer to UCSF or another location if accepted at a second transplant center. Post-transplant medications are very costly, about $1200 a month. He will be required to travel back and forth to San Francisco after the transplant. There will also be co-payments, lab fees and more.
To help with the financial burden of Louis’ uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in his 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 Liver Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider a contribution.
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Louis might have crossed your path during his life’s journey, maybe as a mentor or as a friend or you have received this letter and are moved by his story. He needs your help! Please consider making a contribution. Every donation will make a difference. Thank you for your prayers, support and generosity. God bless.
Linda Cortez (Louis’ wife)
cortez.209@hotmail.com
On January 7, 2018 Louis started dialysis treatment. We remain hopeful that the transplant he needs will be soon.
Since our last update We were excited to be called in for a transplant only to find out it was not a match. We continue to wait. Our year began with Louis becoming very ill. He entered the hospital and began dialysis. We know God is with us and we continue to trust him. Keep us in your prayers.
April 7, 2017 Louis went to UCSF for an evaluation for a kidney transplant. It is the plan that UCSF will be able to do a dual transplant ( kidney/liver). We are praying for donors, please stand with us. Bottom line God is in control
Please continue to keep Louis (Louie) in your prayers. We are hoping to get result of the "cancer burn" Tomorrow. He has been informed he will need a liver/ kidney transplant. Still standing in praying for a live donor. By the grace of God he is still functioning in his ministry even though he had to cut back his schedule. Thank you to those who have donated, making it possible to receive the treatment nessasary.Your help and prayers are appreciated. God Bless, Linda Cortez
On December 13, 2016 Louis went in for a procedure that the doctor called a "Cancer burn". It is suppose to shrink the cancer, we are waiting for the results, we are praying for good results.
October 21, 2016
Louis went in for chemo therapy. The Dr. said he may have to go back for several more treatments.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Louis had another Dr. appt. at UCSF. The visit was informative, he recieved information regarding living donors. He also was informed that he may need to start another round of chemo.
Louis (Louie) went to UCSF on Thursday August 18th to attend a class about what to expect before and after his transplant. Louis got alot of information he needed. Keep him in your prayers, it gets a bit overwhelming for him to hear what he will experience.
Louis family will be going to UCSF on 8/18/16 for caregiver training . We are dedicated to fighting through this storm with him. Linda,Marcel, Stephanie and Monique Cortez
Louis (Louie) is currently in Phase II of the transplant process, completing all the test working toward his goal of a new start in life. Keep him in your prayers.♡
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Prayers continue, as we stand in full agreement that healing is on its way. In Jesus name. Love you uncle Louie
Richard & Deanna Villafaña
Praying and trusting God that all your needs will be met. Your healing is coming!
Inez Kenney
I love you brother
Eric Palmer
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. You are in our prayers every night. Soon to make donations to your fight. Love the Fisher Family at Harvest Church Ministries.
Donavon and Tena Fisher
Praying for you bro Louie, that you get the best and quick liver transplant best surgeons in Jesus name.
Eleanor Fields
May the Lord's blessing overflow during this time of need. We love you and are praying for complete healing.
Love your cousin, Cathy Ciprian (Antonia Ybarra's grand daughter) and family
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Louis Cortez
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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