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Debbie has lived most of her life in Marin and Sonoma Counties. She has been married to her husband, Dan, for more than a quarter of a century. Together they have two children; a 27-year-old daughter, Kera, and their 17-year-old son, Gideon. Debbie worked for the County of Marin Health and Human Services for close to 20 years. She supported her family as the primary bread winner, which allowed her husband to be a stay at home dad and raise their two kids. She continued to work for three years after her diagnoses of heart failure. Finally, due to her failing health, she was forced to retire in 2013.
The costs of a heart transplant are astronomical: even with insurance that covers all the medical costs, the nonmedical costs can be another $12,000 to $15,000. They include: transportation, relocation expenses, temporary housing, home health care, parking, bills, and food. UCSF requires transplant patients to stay at the hospital for two weeks’ post-surgery. When released the patient and her caregiver must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for a minimum of six weeks. During this time, she is required to have around the clock care for 30 days. Debra desperately needs your help!
To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Debra’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. If you would like to make a contribution, please click the DONATE NOW bar.
Thank you, everyone, for all of your prayers, support, and generosity.
Gratefully,
Daniel Kahn
Keep up the fight. My mom and wife also send their prayers.
Michael McGrady
Hi Debbie,
You and your family are in my prayers, I'm sending lots of good wishes for a healthy recovery!
Cathy Loudis
Hello Debbie. I just heard about your need for a heart transplant from Terry Somers. You are in my thoughts and prayers . I do remember our working times together at 920 Grand ! Much love and thoughts of recovery for you.
Carol Cady
Debbie,
I only just heard about your difficulties from coworkers yesterday. I am thinking of you and your family and wishing you all the best as you move forward. I'll hold you in my thoughts and prayers. love, Terry
Terry
Cousin Debbie, Praying for you everyday!!❤️
Carol
Hi Debbie, you are in my thoughts and prayers...I have been thinking about you...wishing you and your family all the best during this difficult time. God speed a full recovery!! With Love,
Bonnie Barrett
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Debra Kahn
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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