In April of 2018, I was diagnosed with IPF, a fatal and incurable lung disease. Fortunately I was placed on a lung transplant waiting list. To further my struggle, I was faced with an unexpected and heartbreaking divorce.

On March 14th, I received my miracle phone call. My wait was over. My new lungs were ready.

I stand before you, after a successful double lung transplant, to ask for your love, help and support. The road ahead of me is long and windy. Once I’m released from the hospital, I’ll have to temporarily relocate to San Diego to be near the transplant clinic for outpatient treatment three or four times a day, four days out of each week. This will be a need for a minimum of one month. In addition to temporary relocation expenses, I’ll also incur extra expenses for some of the medications that insurance doesn’t cover. Needs are still emerging. Eventually I’ll be strong enough to work, but for now, I’m reaching out to friends and family for support. Your donation to Help Hope Live in my honor will help me to get back on my feet again and have my second chance at life. Any little bit helps and is greatly appreciated.

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

Karin 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!