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Help this music teacher return to the life he loves!
Joshua, a Pittsburgh native, has been teaching music lessons since he was in middle school. After receiving his degree in Music Education, he settled into teaching music to elementary students in Rochester, New York. For the past 5 years, he has brought the joy of music to more than 600 students. During his third year of his most recent position, a nagging cough sent him to the doctor. After months and months of testing and treatments, Joshua was finally diagnosed: pulmonary hypertension, polymitosis and Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
While two of the conditions are now manageable through medication, the Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis progresses quickly and scars the lungs in a way that does not allow oxygen into the blood very well. Through his rapidly declining health, he continued to share his love of guitar, djembe, and singing with his students and playing with the worship team at his church. In January 2020, Josh was evaluated at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The doctors agree that his best chance for survival at this point is a lung transplant. Following the evaluation, Josh’s heath has declined to where he is no longer able to teach. He hopes to beat this illness quickly and return to sharing music in Rochester.
Joshua is fortunate to be insured and some of the costs for the procedure will be covered. However, because of the extensive nature of the surgery, Josh and his wife Laura will have to temporarily relocate to Pittsburgh to be near the medical team overseeing his recovery- one of many costs that are not covered by insurance. Other anticipated costs include co-pays for life long medications and expenses related to his rehabilitation after the procedure. With that in mind, family and friends of Joshua Sarchet are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to cover these uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.
Joshua 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.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
Updates (12)
April 1, 2020
We have a donor! Praise God! This means that the team will operate on the donor tonight and hopefully find the lungs in good condition. If so, then they will move forward with Josh’s surgery. Remember, there is a possibility of a “dry run” and we will have to wait for the next donor. Please pray for the donor’s family at this difficult time for them. Pray for all to go well so the transplant team can do the transplant for Josh!
March 26, 2020
Josh has been listed (on the lung donor list) with a score of 90.18. This means he is at the top of the list and could be called in for surgery at any time!
March 25, 2020
Joshua has been approved to be listed! If you would like to send Josh a free e-card at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, follow this link: ecards.upmc.com
March 23, 2020
The doctors were able to get Josh off the ventilator and get the tube out. He is on high-flow oxygen through a large nasal cannula again. Thankful for this progress!
UPMC is closing entirely to visitors starting tomorrow. Please pray for Josh and Laura while they will have to be apart, and continue to pray for the transplant for Josh soon.
March 17, 2020
Josh tested negative for covid-19. Laura was able to visit him briefly this evening. He is still on the ventilator.
March 17, 2020
Josh is the ICU at Presbyterian Hospital with worsened breathing. He was put on a ventilator this morning. Oxygen is stable now. Laura is not allowed to see him because they are testing Josh for Covid 19 to rule it out.
February 28, 2020
Safely discharged from the hospital and settled in yesterday evening. Thank you for the continued prayers and support!
February 26, 2020
Josh is doing better than last week and will likely be discharged from the hospital by the weekend. Laura and Josh will be staying near the hospital in Pittsburgh to closely monitor his oxygen until he is listed for the transplant. Please be praying for a smooth transition and management of oxygen resources while he Josh is outpatient.
February 24, 2020
Josh is inpatient on the pulmonary floor at UPMC. The doctors are working to safely lower his steroid to an appropriate level that he is safe for surgery. They will keep him inpatient to monitor him while they change medications. Once the steroid is tapered, Josh will be listed on the Organ List for a double lung transplant, and we will begin the wait for a donor.
Josh and Laura are in good spirits and are being well cared for at the hospital. They welcome any visitors who would like to come help pass the time.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support.
February 20, 2020
Safely at UPMC Presbyterian in the pulmonary icu. Hooray!
February 20, 2020
Josh Sarchet is being transferred by ambulance from Strong Hospital to Pittsburgh, leaving at 4:00 this afternoon (Wednesday). Please pray for safety as he is transferred and for Laura as she drives to be with Josh. Also, pray for the medical team who will oversee Josh’s lung transplant.
February 15, 2020
Josh was admitted to Strong Memorial Hospital (Rochester, NY) on Wednesday through the Emergency Department with low O2 levels. He was moved to ICU and is currently in ICU at Strong. The Strong and UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) teams are working to wean him to a safe O2 level to transfer him to UPMC so they can keep him inpatient there until he is ready for transplant. Laura and Josh have been so thankful to all who have been supporting them this week as they are at the hospital.
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April 1, 2020
May God keep the family as we pray for them and thank him for his blessing for Josh.
Regina Johnson
April 1, 2020
Prayers for Sarchet and his donors family
Monique Bonnett
April 1, 2020
Rejoicing for the news of a donor. We will continue to lift you both up in prayer, and will also prayer for the donor’s family during this difficult time. Love you both and miss you.
Sue, Haley and Kristina Smout
March 27, 2020
Get well soon Josh! I remember you at Westminster and you are a bright shining person!
Sara Kish (Sullivan)
March 27, 2020
Josh and Laura, We are keeping you in our prayers as you wait. Can't even imagine how difficult this kind of waiting is, but I thinking of that verse in Isaiah that says, "They that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength"....Praying that for you!
Bev and Mike
March 27, 2020
We’ve been praying for you Josh ....stay focused on Christ!
Margie and Dennis
March 26, 2020
We love and admire you, Josh. So many, many prayers going up for you and Laura every day. We're grateful that you're so high on the donor list and we wait eagerly to learn that you got the transplant and are doing well.
SidDonna Barefoot
March 26, 2020
Hi Josh - our Lord is answering prayer - not in our time frame. Jesus is with you. Joyfully His!
Sue Harkins
March 25, 2020
Joshua wishing that your expectations are fulfilled sooner than soon.
Karen reifer
March 25, 2020
Wish a speedy recovery to Joshua
Solomon Yigzaw
March 24, 2020
Keep fighting Josh. Thinking of you through all this. -Zacc
Isaac Tabone
March 24, 2020
Josh & Laura, Praying that the transplant will happen soon and that you will be healthy enough to receive it. God is with you in all this and your friends are supporting all they can. Love in Him, Chuck & Sue Rudd
Sue Rudd
March 21, 2020
Praying daily for courage for all of you, and healing for Josh. Know that you are in my heart.
Sue Gold
March 20, 2020
We’ve been keeping our eyes constantly on the updates here. You are in our thoughts and the prayers of Caleb and his family. Philly is only two hours from us, let us know if there’s ever anything you need or we can do and we will be there. We are sending every bit of positive energy we can your way. Love,
Mary Walrath and Caleb Holdridge
March 18, 2020
Stay strong and trusting in God Laura and Josh...we are praying every day for improvement and protection from harm and for new lungs for Josh.
Alan and Carol Lowne
March 7, 2020
Karen and I are praying for you both and a speedy recovery for Joshua. Take care, Karen & Don Feigel
Donald Feigel
March 3, 2020
Praying for health and blessings.
Viviam Lopez-French
February 28, 2020
Josh & Laura, Holding you both in prayer. Praying that our Lord guides the doctors & team to do the best for you. Love, Karen McKeehan
Karen McKeehan
February 26, 2020
Josh and Laura, We send our love and support to you both.
Matt Ciminelli
February 26, 2020
Dear Laura & Joshua, Please know that I will be praying for the both of you during this time! God's Peace, Terry Keach
Terrance Keach
February 26, 2020
You have a network of folks who love you ready to support you through this. Look forward to reading about your successful procedure and recovery to full health.
Gaelen McCormick
February 26, 2020
I truly understand the power of Music and Music education since my dad was a music teacher. The impact he made on his student and the community he lived in was amazing. I hope that you have the same chance that he had to make a difference thru music.
Vincent Tutino
February 25, 2020
JOSH and LAURA Praying for you and your families. From Eph. 1:18-19, 13: We pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance and what is the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. He has called you by name and you are HIS and are sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit. Talking to God thru Christ about those lungs!
Carol and Monty Vitolins
February 24, 2020
Laura & Josh, Praying the time goes quickly, comfortably and peacefully as you await your surgery. So many of us are thinking of you and are behind you here in the ROC. So glad you are getting the care you need in Pitt. Best wishes.
Julie Ward-Roth
February 23, 2020
Praying for you Josh and sending you strength!
Robin Rudy
February 23, 2020
Get well! We'll be praying for you:)
Alesia Allen
February 22, 2020
You and your family are very special. We pray for a successful surgery and quick healing - then back to a productive life.
Miriam Foster
February 22, 2020
Laura & Josh - lifting you up in prayer.
Tracy Bramwell
February 21, 2020
Praying for you!
Janelle Annechino
February 21, 2020
Wishing you and your family the best.
Sara Howard
February 20, 2020
Thinking of you and your family during this time ❤️❤️ Sending lots of positive vibes for the road ahead!
Katie Carrasquillo
February 19, 2020
Josh- we love you so dearly. We are praying for your health and for Laura's strength during this season of your life. You are on our minds and in our hearts always. <3
Allie Ferington
February 19, 2020
Praying hard for you. Don't give up and keep the faith
kathy sims
February 18, 2020
Praying for you both!
Marilyn Dawalt
February 18, 2020
Josh is an amazing and compassionate person who is always there for others.
Ryan Decker
February 18, 2020
To one of the most talented and caring teachers I have worked with; I wish you the best and look forward to hearing about your successful recovery. I know that all of your students will miss you greatly and that you feel the same about them.
Luke Petrosino
February 18, 2020
Sending prayers your way from Pittsburgh....stay strong!!
Mike & Denise Teti
February 18, 2020
You are a great person Josh - wishing you the best.
Steven Tremblay
February 18, 2020
Sending you hope, comfort, and affection from one of your many Penfield Symphony Orchestra friends. Holding you both in our thoughts and best wishes for a successful procedure and speedy recovery.
Dianne Stengel
February 18, 2020
Praying for His mercy and strength to sustain you! Love, Rob, Jessie, Aubrey, Olivia and Ava Keim
Rob Keim
February 18, 2020
Prayers of strength and hope to you and Laura during this challenging time.
Steven Davison
February 17, 2020
I am praying for you, your family and your medical team. Lauren
Lauren Mack
February 17, 2020
Praying for you! Jesse, Jess, Corban, Malorie, Gideon, & Eloise Newcomb
Jessica Newcomb
February 17, 2020
Laura and Josh, Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I hope all goes well and the transplant comes soon. Cassie Camman
Cassie Camman
February 17, 2020
Thoughts and prayers are with you brother! Love always! The Pierce Family
Kyle Pierce
February 17, 2020
The Sarchet Family has always been a favorite of the librarians (some of us now retired) at Mt. Lebanon Public Library and we are sorry to hear of this new trial for Josh. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you all comfort and care. Doreen Hurley
Doreen Hurley
February 17, 2020
Josh and Laura, Please know you're in our prayers through this time. I hope when you leave UPMC it's with the gift of an amazing set of lungs. We lift your name to the Lord. Love Misty and Michael Kelley
Misty Kelley
February 17, 2020
Love and prayers from the Thomson family. We are praying you leave for Pittsburgh on a good note. It's been easy to drum up support for such a wonderful couple. We expect you'll be back in the swing of things in time, and you'll not miss a beat. You both have a lot of class! (Alicia wants it known that she takes no responsibility for anything written after the first line!)
Rob, Alicia, Sarah, and Joshua Thomson
February 17, 2020
Laura and Josh, you are in my prayers. Josh, I had heard so much about you for the past couple years and was so happy to finally meet you at the holiday gathering. You are both amazing people and I admire your strength. Love to you L and J ❤️
Keri Welling
February 16, 2020
Josh and Laura, We love you! Bobbi and Pete
Bobbi and Pete Guild
February 16, 2020
Hello Joshua. This is your uncle Mickey - (Douglas). I am praying for you and standby beside you and lifting you up . I am asking the spirit of a GOD, whose very name means - breath, wind, life to breathe into you. You have been hidden from me and I from you. I will help in any way that I can. If you want to can private message me.
Douglas Calvin Sarchet
February 16, 2020
Dear Josh and Laura... it was wonderful to see you today at the hospital... thanks for sharing this site and we look forward to doing a small part to help get you through this time without being burdened by the cost of the transport and your time in Pittsburgh. We are praying for you both and Josh’s opportunity (to come) that will give him new lungs.
Alan and Carol Lowne
February 15, 2020
Adding my prayers to those already flying to Father God, just so He is reminded every second how precious this Sarchet family is to so many of us.
Susan E Gold
February 15, 2020
Praying for you Josh!!
Patrick Caruso
February 15, 2020
We are praying for you Josh!
Angela Cory
February 15, 2020
Wishing for health and recovery for you!
Anonymous
February 15, 2020
Love you Joshua.
Gabriela Lohrmann
February 15, 2020
Praying for a full recovery
William Hill
February 15, 2020
Josh, I’m praying for you, Laura, and your family. Stay strong and know God is with you!
Timothy Guillemette
February 15, 2020
The Pereira family sends all our thoughts and prayers to you!
Lauren Pereiea
February 15, 2020
The Hart clan is with you! <3
Kat Sarchet-Hart
February 15, 2020
Love and Respect brother.
Lee Scott
February 15, 2020
#SarchetStrong
Monique Bonnett
February 15, 2020
Joshua best wishes to you. If you ever what to talk get back to me I had a lung transplant April 2019 I might be able to answer any questions you may have. And tell you how the operation went and the recovery
Jay Marrow
February 14, 2020
Praying for you everyday Josh! Sending so much love your way with healing thoughts.
Raphaella Letendre
February 14, 2020
Sorry to hear your health is causing you difficulties. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️
Louise Marino
February 14, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Katie Burch
February 14, 2020
Josh, sending healing thoughts your way and keeping you in my thoughts!
Elana Glick
February 14, 2020
Wishing you well, Josh! Love, Kimberly (Charlton) Israel
Kimberly Israel
February 14, 2020
Anna and I are thinking about you and Laura and wishing for the best outcome. Let me know if we can do anything else to help. My mom is close by and can help with meals.
Ryan Kirk
February 14, 2020
Get better so you can come back to finish your degree!
Naomi Raymond
February 14, 2020
Chelsea and I are thinking of you!
Derek Fredrickson
February 14, 2020
L&R , Silent T!
Brendan Keiper
February 14, 2020
Thinking of you, you'll be in my prayers!
Arienne Cauchie
February 14, 2020
Sending all my love to you Josh. You’re in my prayers!
Emily Berwind
February 14, 2020
Steve and I are praying for you! Sending love your way, friend.
Jennie Sankey
February 14, 2020
I’m thinking of you! Wishing you lots of healing and a return to good health. Love, Denise
Denise Mantell
February 11, 2020
Josh and Laura, Our kids will miss you at Rochester Prep! Please know that the whole Lighthouse family is praying for you both!
Jeremy, Christy, Sam, Merida, and Gideon Lighthouse
February 10, 2020
Josh, my nephew is on the board of Rochester Prep. The third anniversary of my lung transplant (IPF) was two days ago. Hoping that you and your family stay strong and beat this disease.
Michael Kinsky
February 10, 2020
We love you Josh and Laura!
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