June 2, 2018

Had a Pet Scan done early May which came back abnormal two nodules had grown so now I have to wait til August and have a CT Scan done and everything is ok which I know and I am already claiming I will be on the Transplant List when I leave my appointment on August 6 2018.

March 9, 2018

Had my appt yesterday which was suppose to be the last part of my evaluation before activating me in the lung Transplant electronic list. Well now I have to wait due to my arm is in a sling from shoulder surgery I have to wear it for two more weeks. I also have to more test I have to complete since I have a history of DVT so I have to have a Doppler on both legs and I have to get my BMI down. So I'm ok with this God has a reason for everything he does. So when he says I'm ready the doctor will know I'm ready. Keep me in prayer my friends. Love you all for supporting me.

February 12, 2018

Currently recovering from right shoulder replacement that was performed last Thursday. Transplant Surgeons made the decision for me to proceed with the procedure since the shoulder was in such bad condition. Physical Therapy starts Tuesday

February 3, 2018

My niece Tatyanna held an awesome jewelry fundraiser last night in my honor I was so proud of her. A couple of the guest bought me a couple of pierces. I told them I'll be the operating room DIVA!!! ALL DOLL UP!!

January 20, 2018

Thank you so much for those who have donated to my need. Love you all.

January 12, 2018

Heading to Lung Rehabilitation Therapy 3x a week to strengthen my endrance. It's a struggle but I'm pressing through it. Thanks everyone for your prayers and support. Valorie P. & Tracy J love you my friends.

January 9, 2018

This is why I'm fighting for my life the bond and love I have for all of my grandbabies, my children, my nieces and nephew as well as my great nieces and nephews, who has been there for me. I thank God for his Mercy and Grace that kept me as I went through the 3 days of agonizing and painful tests cry wanting to give up because I felt my body couldn't take much more. My supporters were there to remind me why I was doing this. All my tests were normal so I am approved for the bilateral Lung Transplant.

January 3, 2018

Minnie Needs Your Support!

For years when you seen Minnie or seen pictures of her she looked pictured perfect. No one knew what her body was going through daily, she was always joking keeping others laughing with her crazy remarks, but she also knew how to be a great friend when needed a great listener no matter what she was going through.

Minnie’s life was turned upside down after being diagnosed in 2002 with end-stage emphysema and COPD. Over the years her disease has worsened to the point her Pulmonary Doctor referred her to Tampa General’s Lung Transplant Center for a lung transplant evaluation. After three long intense days of Minnie’s evaluation she was approved to be listed on the Transplant List for a bilateral transplant.

Minnie is a loving mom, aunt, sister, NeNe & NaNi. She is a beautiful person inside and out. An individual that would give her last if someone needed it. She has a big heart always putting others first. Her passions was working with troubled teens as a Caseworker and Juvenile Detention Officer, she also had the privilege of working as a Training Instructor with the Transportation Security Administration after 911, but as her health deteriorated over the years here doctors informed her she could no longer work, but being the head strong person she is she actually worked 4 more years after the doctor informed her it was time to call it quits.

As we wait on the call that a matching donor has been found, Minnie is asking for our help. Transplantation and follow-up medications, treatments, transportation and caretaker are very expensive. Even with Medicare coverage, there are co-pays and deductibles and clinic visits. The cost could top $3000.

If we all work together we can give Minnie the gift of quality of life that she so deserve.

With sincere gratitude,

Tomeko Champion, Minnie's Niece

Sharon Bonner, Minnie’s sister

Shameka Crawford, Minnie Daughter

Derius Johnson, Minnie' Son

Eddie & Brenda Boswell, Minnie's Uncle & Aunt