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Family and friends of Neal Doane are raising money to assist with expenses associated with lung transplantation. Neal is currently listed and waiting for a double lung transplant through Mass General Hospital in Boston.
Neal is suffering from a combination of COPD and emphysema which have weakened his lungs and his body’s ability to move oxygen into his blood. Neal now requires oxygen 24 hours a day and his quality of life is limited. After years of treatment with inhalers, his only remaining option is a lung transplant.
Neal has had to relocate from his home in Mattawamkeag, ME in order to qualify for the transplant. His wife remains in Mattawamkeag until the transplant occurs to provide a home for Neal’s son, who is a junior in high school. They are in need of assistance with travel and lodging expenses. Their costs include paying for their mortgage back home, travel and lodging to attend appointments in Boston. After transplant occurs, they will need to live in Boston for up to 3 months post operatively so that Neal can be close to the hospital for twice per week follow up care. There are also food expenses, lost wages for his wife as she takes time off to care for him post surgery, and the necessary, but expensive anti-rejection medications.
Neal has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility to the full extent of the law for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
Neal has his transplant on 9/20/18. He has had a difficult recovery with complications to include kidney failure and toxic metacolic encephalopathy. He is currently receiving dialysis to assist with kidney function but remains unable to move or use his body due to the encephalopathy and trauma from the surgery. Neal’s wife, Dee, has temporarily relocated to Boston to be with Neal and has had to take unpaid leave from her job in Northern Maine. Neal and family are in need of assistance with medical and relocation/living expenses associated with Neal’s transplant.
Neal has been listed! He has had to relocate to be closer to MA General Hospital in order to qualify for the transplant. His wife remains almost 6 hours away in Northern Maine, while she continues to work and provide a home for Neal’s son, who is still in high school. This is a very frightening and emotional experience for Neal and family, let alone with the worry of how they will cover their bills at home along with the cost of transportation and accommodation in Boston.
This is not even the beginning of the expenses Neal and family are incurring. Once transplant occurs, they will need to live in Boston for up to 3 months post-operatively while Neal attends twice a week follow up care at the hospital. There are also food expenses, lost wages for his wife and family as they take time off to care for him. Once home, they will still be required to make the 6-hour one way trip monthly. Not to mention anti-rejection medications, which even after insurance, are still expensive. Please consider donating to help Neal and family during this difficult and life-saving journey.
Neal is currently in the process of being listed for a double lung transplant at Mass General Hospital, in Boston, which is over 300 miles from his home. Neal will be making tips to Boston almost every week over the next 6-8 weeks to complete the evaluation process required to be listed for a transplant.
This is such a great website...I feel so good about helping people who are going through such hard times!
Rhonda Wilson
Hi Neal I heard about your situation from your son-in-law Nick whose shop I use for all my car's ills. I think the world of him and very much hope that your transplant goes smoothly and that you can get back with your wife and son soon.
Ronnie Wilson
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Dave Gardner
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Rori Crossman
Well wished from the Stevens family!
Mark Stevens
Much love and strength!
Rori Crossman
I work with Valerie; she is a wonderful person. Best wishes to your entire family through this hardship. -Gretchen
Gretchen Pinkham
Good luck to you.
Shane Manila
Sending good health. Love Katie Rawson and Ryan Wire
Ryan Wire
Good Luck with your transplant journey. My husband and I are on the list at Mass General for a kidney transplant. I am the donor and my husband is the recipient. We are waiting to be paired in a transplant chain, as I am not a match to my husband. The transplant process is arduous and takes patience and persistence.
Mona Legassie
Sending lots of love and healing thoughts!
Sara Germann
Hugs and Love to you and your family Rachel.
Ruth Macy
We will be thinking of you all during these difficult days ahead and pray for a speedy recovery.
Chris and Amy Gulesian
Good luck Neal... Robbie and I will be praying that you get all the care you need for a full recovery. Take care...
Robbie and Marilyn
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Neal Doane
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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