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My wife, Brigette Reudy, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease (Pulmonary Hypertension) in 2009. PH is a terminal disease that has caused Brigette’s heart and kidney to fail. Throughout the years, she has been on 10 of the 14 therapies that are currently available for the disease. Brigette is in the final stage of her lung disease and her only option to live is a double lung transplant.
My wife and I are on disability and a considerable amount is paid to supplemental insurance, to be able to afford her many specialty doctors and medication. Despite my wife’s constant battle to breathe, fighting fatigue, and her inability to thrive, we’ve taken guardianship of our two grandchildren (ages 3 & 6). Brigette is very active in their schooling and therapy. In addition, she also participates in online support groups for PH and Transplants. Brigette has also led her own support group for PH in her town.
Although Brigette has insurance, there are many costs which will not covered by her insurance. Brigette will have to travel 750 miles for her transplant. She will also have to relocate before the surgery and after the surgery for a minimum of 3 months. The anti-rejection medication that will be necessary for Brigette to live for the rest of her life after surgery is extremely expensive and is also not covered by her insurance.
Brigette needs your help. She cannot do this alone. Family and friends of Brigette Ruedy are raising money for Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses. Donations to Help Hope Live can ease the financial burden of a transplant and allow Brigette to focus on a healthy recovery.
Thank you in advance for your support!
UCLA is the best transplant hospital!!!!!! In my opinion of course!!!!!! So I had a double lung Transplant, a heart valve replacement, and a hole closed, in my heart, on 04/27/2019. I was in ICU 1 week, and in the hospital for 3 days after that. I am 6 weeks out of transplant, and still am unable to express how life changing this surgery is for me!!! Transplant has changed my health 100%!!!! Al for the better. May the Lord Bless my donor thru eternity, and give my donors family the best of every memory to help the emptiness from their loss.
February, 4, 2019 I’m back at UCLA, to finish testing to hopefully be listed for transplant. When I started evaluation, the dr talked about definetly double lung possible kidney, replacing my right heart valve, and any other fixes I may need on the heart. Thank to all for they’re time and generosity. Expect another update mid February. I am blessed to have HelpHopelive, for all the guidance and support. Brigette Ruedy
I'm heading out to UCLA on December 28,2018!!! I've been accepted for transplant. Back to UCLA in January for type and listing testing. Blessed and gracious for all the financial support from my ongoing fundraising with the coin jars placed in the city of S. Lake Tahoe!!!!
I am on my way to UCLA for a double lung transplant evaluation❣️ Since June 2018 I’ve baen in heart failure three times. I’ve been diagnosed with pulmonary Hypertension since October 2009, I’ve suffered symptoms most of my life. My Pulmonary Hypertension continues to progress each day. I have high hopes to be listed, to trade my Pulmonary Hypertension to a transplant recipient. Thank you to all who read my campaign, the world continually shows me how much care, and concern to complete strangers. This is a blessing I will foeverer Cherish❣️
Oct. 12 , 2018
Went to the Doctors yesterday, I’ve been referred throughout the state of California. Just waiting for my call now. Hope to hear something soon
I went to St. Joesphs Hospital they took my candidacy for transplant. This is not un-common, I’ll be referred to another transplant center. Thank you for all the support still fighting.
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Help Hope Live
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In honor of Brigette Kutz Ruedy
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Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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