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Lisa has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility to the full extent allowed by law 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.
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Thank you for your support!
I am SOOOOO excited and a little bit scared. I will finally be active next week!
UW has transplanted 3 pancreases in the last 2 weeks so the wait will hopefully be minimal.
This is what happens:
I get the call and have 12-14 hours to get to Madison, WI. Any time, day or night. I will be required to stay in the hospital for 7 days following the surgery and 7 days after I am released I will need to stay in Madison. For those 14 days and the 2 weeks following, some one will have to be with me 24/7 and available to drive me to Pella for the lab work that needs to be done. During the following year, I will be required to go to Madison for a checkup on a regular basis. I will be on anti-rejection meds for the rest of my life.
I am trying to raise money for travel expenses, medical/medication expenses and housing while in Madison.
Pella Regional Medical Center, where I have worked for 5 years is donating the entire cost of housing. I will have to be off of work for up to 6 weeks following the procedure.
As you can tell, I have received other donations and am up to $855.
This has been a very trying and stressful experience but some wonderful things have and will come from it. I have quit drinking alcohol and smoking, which is a HUGE achievement and my diabetes will be CURED.
Please help me out if you can.
I have had some feedback but this website is not very easy to manage. I am going to call them tomorrow to see if we can make it a little easier. Thank you all for your love and support.
My ear surgery has been completed. I could be Active by the end of the week. I have gone through so much I could never explain it all. I need a pancreas!I hope that we can get through this. I am willing to sell my house if that’s what I need to do. You guys are helping so much and it’s very much appreciated! I will keep you all posted.
Two more weeks on IV antibiotics. Surgery on my ear. And then well on my way to a new pancreas! Thank you for your love and support!!
I have been type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic for 33 years. During those years I have suffered unconsciousness, seizures and near-death episodes of low blood sugar on several occasions. At one point, I was in Des Moines, driving on the interstate 65 mph and had a seizure. Thank God my sister was a passenger. She somehow took over the steering wheel and maneuvered us off of the interstate, through 2 stop lights and into a parking lot safely without injuring us or anyone else. She had to go into a gas station and get me orange juice right away to increase my blood sugar. Two years ago, on Christmas Eve, I passed out having a low blood sugar and had to have an injection of Glucagon (a medication to release sugar from your liver) in order to live. The very next day, Christmas Day, I suffered a seizure from a low blood sugar and had to have another injection.
In the beginning, I was more aware of low blood sugar symptoms. Now, after 33 years, I no longer have awareness of these things happening. Diabetes treatment has come a long way in 33 years and it is amazing. Now, I have the opportunity to have a pancreas transplant which would be an instant cure!!
It is an amazing opportunity. I have been through an extensive workup to prepare. I would have to be off work for 6 weeks and will have to have someone available 24 hours a day for at least 3 weeks after the surgery.
I have worked hard my entire life. I have raised 2 amazing children. I am 50 years old and I need some help. I am not asking for assistance to pay for the procedure, I have and pay for private insurance. I do have some short-term disability while I am off work. I need assistance with living expenses while in Madison, Wisconsin, and with travel back and forth.
If possible, please consider making even a small donation.
Thank you!!!
As of Friday, August 16, I was added to the Pancreas Transplant List for the University of Wisconsin. As soon as my skin infection in my ear is clear, I will become “active.” When I do become “active” I am the #1 candidate for transplant!!! After 33 years of type 1 diabetes and all of the complications that I have suffered with it, I am more than ready!!
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I don't know you personally Lisa, but I am a friend of Crystal and would like to help. What a battle you have been fighting. My thoughts are with you and your entire family as you go through your transplant. I am grateful that you are receiving this opportunity and hopefully it will improve your quality of life and you can create more memories with your beautiful family.
Deborah Dean
Love you Aunt Lisa. So glad I could help a little!! Love you and you GOT this!!!!
Your Favorite Niece
I thought on u
Andrew Yang
Prayers your way Lisa
Sandy Stoddard Jacobson
If all of the people that have had a part in,Lisa Leedoms life would donate only 5 dollars to her cause, she would be able to cover the cost easily!!! She has touched many lives in her life and has helped many people over the years!!!! Please help her in this LIFE CHANGING journey to GOOD health and many good years to come!!!!!!
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Praying for a successful outcome!!
Andy & Dori Lester
Lisa, I love you and hope that you reach your amount goal!! I'm so excited for this chance for you! I have seen your struggle and know that God has you in His hands! Love you!
Brandy Snodgrass
Love you ya dumb baby!!!
Marty Templeman
Love you...
Troy Templeman
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In honor of Lisa Leedom
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Radnor, PA 19087
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