But I am grateful to have received this gift. I had to wait 10 years because I was not in remission from my other diseases. I was turned down by four other medical centers because of my many other health issues such as amyloidosis, pace maker and kidney inserts.

Your donation will help with the cost of lodging, transportation and food because of the travel time to and from the medical center.

Family and friends of Lucia Vradenburg are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Lucia has chosen 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.

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

Thank you for your support!