Lisa’s world was turned upside down in January of 2017 when her pulmonologist diagnosed her with Pulmonary Fibrosis and told her there was no cure. Lisa’s only hope for survival is a double lung transplant.
Along with learning about the disease and the transplant information, Lisa also learned about the expenses involved. The cost of a double lung transplant is overwhelming, and Lisa is asking for our help.
Lisa was born in Statesville, NC and grew up in Oceanside, CA. In early 2000 she moved to Springfield, MO to be closer to her family. Lisa had spent many years in the sales field but when she was laid off in 2010 due to the economy she decided to go back to school and get into healthcare. In May of 2016 Lisa graduated with an Associates of Science in Radiology from SBU/Mercy and went on to study computed tomography (CT). Lisa had just finished her clinicals when she was diagnosed. During school Lisa worked, as she still does, as a Patient Access Rep at Mercy in the Emergency Trauma Center. Unfortunately, Lisa has to put her new career on hold until she is healthy again. Lisa, and her partner of 7-1/2 years, Tanya, reside in Springfield with their clowder of cats, most of which were neighborhood strays needing a home.
Updates (3)
July 17, 2017
hi we are trying to put together a 5k run to raise money for Lisa Anyone wanting to help call Lisa or Janet[her sister] at 5759978686
June 4, 2017
The "Lungs for Lisa" garage sale was a HUGE success!
$1,000 raised to go to the HelpHOPELive.org in honor of Lisa Dralle. Thank you so much Shawna Newton for opening your home to have the event AND for being such a super salesperson! Jane Grant Bullington, thank you so much for arranging people to help and for feeding everyone. Thank you to everyone who helped setting up, bringing customers in (via "barkers" aka Jane Grant Bullington, Lorie Breidenstein, Danielle Hunnell) Shari Pederson thank you for the wonderful baked goods. Kathy Greene, I feel like you were a part of the last sale of the day, the baseball cards that put us up over the top ~ thank you! Lynn, I could not find you on Facebook, but your energy and spirit were wonderful~ so glad to meet a new friend. So many people donated and came and spent money, and left their change for donations. I feel blessed beyond belief. And a huge thank you to Tanya Stites, who, gets to see one-on-one how high my stress level can go and is still always there beside me.
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Guestbook
May 8, 2018
Hey Lisa,
I am going to run your 5k, but only if you share your O2.
Chaplain Kc
Kc Kopaska
January 27, 2018
We dont know you Lisa, but treasure Joe and Cameron's friendship. We pray for your health and happiness.
Jason & Paula
July 17, 2017
Always cheering for you!!! <3
Jess
