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Our friend Sandy received the devastating diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Disease around a year ago today. This is a progressive condition which causes scarring and extensive damage to both lungs. There is no cure for this disease, a lung transplant is her only hope for survival.
Sandy is a loving mother to her 16-year-old son Zachary. Prior to her illness, she enjoyed going to Zach’s basketball games, gathering with friends, cooking, yoga, and is also a talented artist. She has been a licensed esthetician for over 17 years and has loved taking care of all of her loyal clients. Sadly, this health crisis has left her unable to continue her employment and now struggles not only with daily tasks but with the financial stability for herself and her son. Sandy has a limited family support system which is why we are reaching out to all of you for any help that you can provide. It is only through the kindness and generosity of people like you that will give hope to Sandy’s future with her son and loving friends.
Transplants are lifesaving but financially draining. After the transplant, Sandy will need professional care around the clock care for a minimum of 10-12 weeks. She is currently on Medicaid which does not cover this extremely costly, but critical piece of her recovery. She will also need to continue medications and therapies after the surgery for the rest of her life that are also not covered under Medicaid.
To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Sandy’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 North-Central 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 GIVE button.
Thank you for your prayers, support, and generosity.
Gratefully,
Sandy’s Friends and Family
7/30/18 Yay!!! Feeding tube is being removed and back to eating real food by mouth!
As you might know, Sandy recently had her lung transplant and is doing well. She received "the call" on late March 30th, the lung was a strong healthy match. They prepped her, took her at midnight...and early morning March 31st, she came out successfully with a new lung.
In the first week, while being in the hospital and actively being monitored, tired, medicated and soar, she remained grateful for her new lung. After being released, she remained on Northwestern's campus for 3 days for post-surgery follow-ups. With her final release, she is now on her way to stay at a friend's house to be taken care of by friends and family.
Sandy's post-surgery weekly clinic's consists of lab work, and meeting with her team, Pulmonary, the dietician, the pharmacist and the Lung Transplant head nurse, as well as, any additional tests ordered on that day. These are long and hard days for Sandy, but again remains grateful.
As of her recent clinic, May 2, her lungs are now working at 71% post-transplant ,compared to 15% pre-transplant. Along with her lung function, all of her other tests are great! The doctors are positive and impressed with Sandy's progress and are hopeful she can drive and go back home soon.
She will will have long-term follow-up with therapy and medications, but remains positive and with her determination, family & friends, she will continue to grow stronger every day.
On behalf of Sandy, her family and friends, thank you for your thoughts and support.
It’s a miracle!!! On March 31, 2018 Sandy was offered and received a beautiful lung. It was a success!!! She is breathing on her own now. Sandy has a ways to go but is in great spirit. Please keep sandy in your prayers. B
4-14-18 Sandy visited with transplant team and was tested for any changes. Her lung function has declined which has moved her up the waiting list. The team is working aggressively to find a compatible lung match. Sandy continues to work hard at pulmonary rehab and is keeping active and strong. Thank you again for all your love and support
12-29-2017 Sandy is officially on the lung transplant waiting list!
Thank you for all your donations and support
Sandy received the best news yesterday. She is officially on the lung transplant list. Please continue to pray for Sandy. She needs everyone’s support. Happy New Year Sandy!!!
Friends and family of sandy,
Sandy is in good spirits. She has finished her final testing. Looks like Sandy will be confirmed to be on the list on December 21st. Please continue to pray for Sandy. She is grateful for all the support.
Friends and family of Sandy,
Just wanted to give you an update. Sandy is almost finished with her pre testing and screening in preparation for a double lung transplant. It looks like Sandy will be placed on the transplant list by or near the week of Christmas. Your support is extremely important at this point. Thank you again for any support you can offer. Let’s keep Sandy in our prayers. We will continue to keep you posted as we get closer.
11-29 Good news! My Testing is swiftly and successfully moving along. A big shout out to all my supporters “Thank You!”
11-1-17...Head to toe medical clearance starts. Hoping to be listed by Christmas
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Sandra,
May God bless you and heal you! Hope
Sherri Vohaska
Dear, sweet Sandy, I wish there was more I could do to help you. I pray for you daily, and continue to send you love and wishes for healing, strength and comfort. I love you and am looking forward to spending time again with you!!
Tara M.
Sandy, Thinking of you and sending you Light and Love as you move through this difficult journey...I will hold you close to my heart.....Peace and Love,
Betty Andrysiak
Wishing you the best, be a good patient!
Linda Waco
Sweet sandy.... I feel that I know you through all of the sweet stories is that linda has shared with me. You are such a warrior and amazingly resilient and strong lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers and please do not hesitate to reach out if there’s anything additional that I could do to support you and your son. These journeys are not meant to do alone. Blessings to you in abundance!!!
Luv-Cathi Neumann
Cathi Neumann
Love you Sandy!:)
Laura Paluch
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Sandra Missak Olson
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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