Dan and I (Susan) are married, with two daughters, and three grandchildren.

Ten years ago Dan received a new liver as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis had so severely damaged his liver that a transplant was the only means of survival. For 7 years he was disease free and enjoying life. However, the PSC returned 3 years ago and, again, a transplant is the only “cure”. On top of needing a new liver, he also will require a kidney as HIS have taken a beating over the last 3 years due to chronic infections of his liver. Life is a struggle for Dan. The PSC leaves him more exhausted than the day before and in constant pain. At times he is unable to keep food down, is unable to think clearly and gets incredibly itchy from head to toe unable to find relief. Besides countless hospitalizations, we have to go to the Cleveland Clinic at least monthly for tests, appointments and procedures. Occasionally we have had to stay for several days at a time. And when it comes time for transplant, we will have to be in Cleveland for several weeks.

We joke about “vacationing” in Cleveland. We stay in hotels, we eat out, have to pay for parking, gas–you know–just like people do on vacation. Of course, the only “entertainment” is the Cleveland Clinic. Most people don’t vacation monthly because it is just too expensive, and this is where HelpHopeLive comes in. They work with us to raise funds and handle all of the legal matters associated with the financial part of this journey. Please consider donating today to alleviate the financial strain of this already difficult road. And please, pray! We are so grateful for God’s faithfulness in sustaining Dan and giving us great family and friends that are on this journey with us.

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