THE PICKERINGS NEED YOUR HELP!!
As some of you know, my husband Ryan received the gift of life back in 2013 due to someone very special saying yes! The last 6+ years have been nothing short of amazing and we are forever grateful. Unfortunately, due to complications, Ryan now needs a second lung transplant to survive. We’re asking family and friends to join our family in fundraising for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to assist our family with all of the critical expenses that come along with transplant, including care before and after surgery.
As most of you know by now, Ryan’s humor and positive attitude have always trumped his chronic health condition. He never wants anyone to know he’s “sick” or “needs anything” but is always trying to help others instead. Even though he is now dealing with chronic rejection, shortness of breath, and the anxiety of waiting, he is still an amazing husband and father. Nobody ever wants to ask for help but here we are…WE NEED YOUR HELP!
While Ryan does in fact have health insurance, there are a lot of expenses of a transplant that are not covered. Things like anti-rejection medications for life, copays, deductibles, oxygen bills, gas to get to and from all of his appointments, pre and post home care, and many more if you can imagine.
Your donations to Help Hope Live in honor of Ryan will help ease the financial burden of another transplant and allow our family to focus on a speedy and healthy recovery for Ryan.
From our family to yours, we thank you for your generosity and support. Donate Life!
Family and friends of Ryan Pickering are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.
Ryan 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. And please share this page with others so they may consider a donation as well.
Mail a Check
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Ryan Pickering
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
Updates (2)
January 14, 2020
We have officially been listed for a left single lung transplant! Thank you all so much for the donations, support, words of encouragement, and prayers! I know how crazy the holiday season is for everyone yet you still showed love and generosity. Much love from our family to yours! Stay tuned for the next update. Also, if you’re on Facebook check out our page Lungs 4 Laughter. m.facebook.com
December 10, 2019
Update 12/9
So, we got some positive news this evening that our fundraising goal is less than originally anticipated because of some insurance adjustments (new calendar year) and rearranging caregiver assignments. Why is this a positive? It makes our fundraising goal much more attainable and allows a huge relief of stress to us all as we have a more realistic goal that I know we can meet. I can't thank you all enough! It truly means the world to us that you can give even in the most hectic and expensive holiday season. We love each and every one of you and appreciate your generosity. We will keep the updates coming as the journey continues!
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April 20, 2020
Kathleen Porath, prayers prayers prayers. The power of prayer is very successful. May God reach down and heal this man. Glad I could donate.
Kathleen Porath
March 7, 2020
Ryan & family
We were unable to the attend the February fundraiser at the Broadalbin Hotel.
We wish you the best.
Roseann & Sam Jackling
Roseann & Sam Jackling
February 6, 2020
Though it's a shame to have to fundraise to live...there are no options...please help this amazing father, husband, son, and friend.
Sue Kowalski
February 5, 2020
Stay positive my friend.
Nathanial Akey
January 7, 2020
Will keep you and your family in our prayers. Hope this amount helps. God bless.
Valerie Saurin Shah
January 3, 2020
Hang in there Ryan. I know how hopeless it feels when you can't breathe. Prayer helps. Know that we have many people praying for you.
Marguerite Martin
January 3, 2020
It’s not much but I hope it helps.❤️
CHRISTA CAREY
December 31, 2019
Praying for a miracle for Ryan. Praying for grace and strength for his wife and family!
Maria Clifford
December 30, 2019
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Triay
December 30, 2019
Prayers for complete recovery.
Marlene Scott
December 29, 2019
Sent here by Don and Rebecca Hinson.
Praying for a full recovery.
Steve Witham
December 29, 2019
Prayers for a successful transplant.
Susan Mitchell
December 23, 2019
for Ryan Pickering
nancy Malachowski
December 22, 2019
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Ryan!
Theresa Kowal
December 22, 2019
Any friend of Meghan's is a friend of ours
Melissa Harac
December 19, 2019
My prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Grimes
Karen Grimes
December 19, 2019
Your Friends at Broadalbin Perth Senior National Honor Society, Always in our thoughts.
Broadalbin Perth Senior National Honor Society
December 18, 2019
Our family is praying for you and your family! Love The Hurtados
Chris Hurtado
December 16, 2019
Sending you well wishes throughout this journey. Love Liz and Joe Baia
Liz Ferlazzo
December 16, 2019
We are all thinking of you and wishing you the best along this road ahead.
Erik & Macey Rorick, Joanne & Scott Gasner, and Joan Boehme
Macey Rorick
December 15, 2019
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Stay strong and never lose faith!
Heidi Warren
December 14, 2019
This Donation to Ryan and his family is a result of our family giving our christmas gifts to each other to this cause instead.
On behalf of my mom, We are giving $100.00. On behalf of my Brother and his family We are giving $50.00 and from my husband and I we are giving $100.00.
With love, Robyn & Brian Edinger.
Robyn Edinger
December 13, 2019
Keep trust in the Lord and all will be well.
Rick Ennis
December 13, 2019
God Speed to you and your family during this time
Rick Parker
December 13, 2019
Keep fighting the good fight!
Robert Neill
December 12, 2019
We may not know each other but we are thinking of you all the way from Texas.
Shelby Nazzario
December 11, 2019
In loving memory of Dustin. Wishing you health!! Best wishes.
Krystal Wilsom
December 11, 2019
Praying for you all.
Emilie Sherbert
December 10, 2019
You and your family continue to stay in my prayers. Wishing nothing but the best for you!
Jessie Barker
December 10, 2019
In memory of Dustin Leonard
Bridget Biser
December 10, 2019
May God bless and keep you all. I am praying for you.
Mark Lehman
December 10, 2019
Please help out this man and his family. I know it’s Christmas, but it’s the best time for giving! Merry Christmas and hopes for a healthy New Year!
Michele Fisher
December 9, 2019
I'm praying for you and your family!
Darlene Powelson
December 9, 2019
Praying for you to receive this implant and have many more years with yours beautiful family.
Christina Wikman
December 9, 2019
❤️
tony hines
December 9, 2019
Stay strong, all my love
Anonymous
December 8, 2019
Wishing and Praying for your speedy recovery Ryan!!
Uma Natarajan
December 8, 2019
Best Wishes, Ryan! Keep the faith.
Holly Rene
December 8, 2019
Love you Pickalicious!!!
Ashley Semerad
December 8, 2019
Sending my love to your family
Sue Nussbaum
December 7, 2019
Prayed for you and your family!
Jim Hare
December 7, 2019
Ryan and Emilie, love you guys and are praying. You have such a wonderful family and support staff to help you through these hard times. Miss you lots.
Love,
Paul and Laurie
Laurie Lawton
December 7, 2019
Love and prayers for you and your beautiful family!
Melanie Cross
December 7, 2019
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. You and your family are an inspiration to us all. Stay strong, love is a powerful force!
Alycia Spraker
December 7, 2019
My heart & prayers are with you
Tina Crooks
December 7, 2019
Sending prayers and good thoughts your way, Ryan! We enjoyed seeing you and your beautiful family last summer. Congratulations on your new baby! All our best to you.
Leslie and Jim Mooney
December 7, 2019
You got this Ryan! Love the Ortiz family
Cherish Ortiz
December 7, 2019
Sending prayers your way. ❤️
Deborah Denning
December 6, 2019
So much love for you and your beautiful family, Pick!
Meredith Clough
December 6, 2019
positive thoughts all the way :)
janelle rizzo
December 6, 2019
Sending all the love.
Meghan Fennick
December 6, 2019
Prayers are with you... positive thoughts!!!
Catherine Jaracz
December 6, 2019
Hil and I send our love to you and the family. You and Emily have always been very special to me. I've watched you both grow into such beautiful, loving, wonderful people. All our love to you.
Laci Matthews
December 6, 2019
Prayers for Ryan and his speedy recovery. God bless you and your family. I hope this helps!
Chintan Makwana
December 6, 2019
I work with Ryan's dad. Sending Prayers. God Bless.
John Gartner
December 4, 2019
Thinking of you Ryan! You’ve got this!
Alicia Henry
December 3, 2019
We are pulling for you, Ryan! God bless you and your beautiful family! Lots of love from the King Family
Pam King
December 3, 2019
I am an acquaintance of Katie Bolibaugh. I hope this helps to reach your goal. Keeping you in my thoughts and wishing all turns out well for you.
virginia andriola
November 29, 2019
Love you guys!
Mary Alice Rebis
November 29, 2019
Prayers and love to you and your family Ryan❤️
Kelly Faville
November 27, 2019
In suppirt of ryans family and xmas greeting to gramma caroline
Heidi Knegendorf
November 27, 2019
Sending love, hope, and good vibes. Choose Optimism.
JoAnne Pepe
November 27, 2019
You got this!! We love you and are always in our hearts ♥️
Jackie Dupuy
November 27, 2019
We love you Ryan
Diana Mike Adams
November 26, 2019
Mark 7:31,8:13 May God multiply these resources in health as well as wealth. Charlotte Simms
Charlotte Simms
November 25, 2019
Praying for you!
Lynsey Hulbert
November 24, 2019
Sending love and prayers of strength and healing to you and your family.
Cynthia Kee
November 23, 2019
Ryan Pickering, wishing you and others in the same situation a successful transplant and speedy recovery.
Rita Swatt
November 23, 2019
Ryan & Emily: hoping and praying your future remains bright. May love surround your beautiful family.
Linda & Michael LaCasse
November 23, 2019
We are here if we can help at all . You all are in our prayers daily ..
Baig Family
November 22, 2019
You have a beautiful family. Stay strong, you have great friends and family support. With prayers, Carol Schery
Carol Schery
November 22, 2019
Prayers and hugs!
Heather Niemas
November 22, 2019
Hope this helps in some small way! Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way!
❤️The Meashaws
Kristin & Phil Meashaw
November 22, 2019
Praying for you Ryan and for your family.
Susan Martin
November 21, 2019
Ryan, Emily and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Sheila Bleyl
November 21, 2019
You and your beautiful family will be in my prayers.
Angela Tucker
November 21, 2019
Best wishes...hoping all things fall into place for your second transplant. Saying prayers every day!
Hope Sweesy
November 21, 2019
Thinking of you all! You’ve got this, Ryan!!
Kelly Reynolds
November 21, 2019
Praying for you and your family!! Stay positive!
Kelsey Lansing
November 21, 2019
Love you guys!
- Tyler, Alison, Oliver, and Wes
Alison Renoos
November 21, 2019
Sending support for a beautiful family.
Susan Kowalski
November 21, 2019
Ryguy- you and your beautiful family are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep on fighting Ryguy - you got this!
Ashley Recker (Forfa)
November 21, 2019
God Bless you Ryan and your beautiful family. Many prayers being said for you.
Darlene Schulze
November 20, 2019
Love you Ry Guy!! You got this <3
Love,
The Reese Family
Mallory Reese
November 20, 2019
I wish we could give more. We love the five of you more than words. Holding you all up in our most fervent prayers that God will meetand answer every need and every intention. To the moon and back...all our love.
Aunt Katie & Uncle Terry Bolibaugh
November 20, 2019
Just a little to get u going
Joseph Malachowsk
November 20, 2019
We love you so much Ryan and deserve all of the donations possible! You’re an amazing husband, daddy, and friend! Praying for you!
Julie & Richard Dino
November 20, 2019
With love from our family to yours.
Brittani & Jeremiah Thompson
November 20, 2019
You got this Ryan! Tpc Cartboys class of 07.
Jim McLoone
Mail a Check
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Ryan Pickering
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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