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My Health
My condition is attributed to genetics as my father, his mother and his brother all suffered and eventually died due to heart disease.
At the age of 39 I unknowingly suffered my first heart attack. In January of 1998 at the age of 42 I had my second heart attack. At that time they performed open heart surgery where they completed 6 bypass graphs. I have since had two more heart attacks the latest being on February 3, 2009. At that time I was told that nothing could be done with the blockages because they were too close to the heart, they could not remove them or bypass them. I spent several days in the I.C.U. and several more in the heart care unit. In early April of 2009, seeking a second opinion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania the diagnosis was confirmed and I was told that there was nothing more that could be done medically. My only hope of a long happy life would be with a heart transplant.
To make matters more interesting, in February of 2010 I was found on our laundry room floor unconscious and not breathing. Rushed to the hospital they took me to surgery where they implanted an I.C.D. A few months later I was evaluated and my case was submitted to the transplant committee for review. I was accepted on the transplant list on July 6, 2010.
The advancement of medical technology offers me this opportunity that others in my family did not have.
**UPDATE**
On August 4, 2011 I received my new heart.
After a few complications I am recovering very well
Thanks to a great staff at H.U.P.
My family and friends are raising money to pay for uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.
I have chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive – The Leader in Fundraising Assistance and Support for Transplant and Catastrophic Injury in part because HelpHOPELive provides both tax-deductibility and fiscal accountability to contributors. Contributors can be sure that funds contributed will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a contribution to this fundraising campaign:
Make checks payable to:
HelpHOPELive
Note in memo section:
In Honor of Robert Gearhart
Mail to:
HelpHOPELive
Two Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087
For secure credit card donations:
Call 800-642-8399 or click the “DONATE NOW” button.
For more information, please contact HelpHOPELive at 800-642-8399.
Thanks for your support!
spaghetti Dinner
The spaghetti dinner went very well, The best turnout. the Church has ever had. Thank you to all who help cook and serve.
Basket Bingo
The Basket Bingo was a huge success. Our best fundraiser to date. Thank you to all that helped make it that way. We are planning another one this fall. Keep watching for more details
http://ntafund.org/uploads/patient/flyer/basket-bingo.doc
Bake Sale
The Bake Sale was a HUGE success. We are off to a great start. Thanks to all who had a part in making it the success it was. What a great support team. I love you all !
http://ntafund.org/uploads/patient/flyer/bake-sale-0EB7.pdf
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Bob, though we have only known each other a short time, I have you in my prayers. Thank you for keeping me in the loop. We have many more Fire Police calls to attend to, TOGETHER!
Alison (Upper Saucon)
Bob, you are in our thoughts and prayers,
Steve (Bensalem)
I will be there for you anytime you need me!
Margiann
I am praying for you!!!
Ashleigh
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Robert P Gearhart
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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