Unfortunately, her battle with Type 2 Diabetes has resulted in cirrhosrs of the liver. In January we had our first scariest episode, elevated ammonia levels in the blood, similar to a stroke, the ammonia levels affect mental and motor skills. That left her in the hospital for a week, 7 days later back to the ER, elevated CK levels in the muscles due to dehydration.

The hardest thing has been the sudden change, until that day in January Alice was 100% active, now she is left fatigued and her memory goes in and out. We will make endless amounts of trips to the hospital throughout the year with doctor visits and constant testing, leaving medical bills to soon pile up. Alice has remained positive despite her chronic health condition and is trying to get back to her everyday lifestyle, some days are better then others.

As we begin the long process for getting the liver transplant, we hope that some may show us some kindness and will consider a donation. While Alice does have health insurance, many transplant expenses are surprisingly not covered. As a family we are learning more about this deadly disease as each day turns, it is not easy, but we are trying to stay strong for Alice.

We will have several uncovered medications that she will need to take for the rest of her life, while having basic insurance, the out of pocket expense will be a strain. As a family we are just simply trying to do our best! We are not too proud to ask for help. If there is any chance you can donate, our family would greatly appreciate it.

“we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give u.”

We are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live in Alice’s honor, to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

We chose to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button. And please consider sharing this link with others so they may donate as well.

For Checks:

Make checks payable to: Help Hope Live
Note in memo section: In honor of Alice Bruce
Please send to: Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road
Suite 100, Radnor, PA 19087

For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

Thank you for your support!