Delores is getting sicker every day. Please don’t wait – we need your help now.
Our active and loving sister, mother and grandmother, Delores Wright was diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer in 2019. Delores loves nothing more than spending time with her family, especially her son, Joe and her grandkids Brandon, Owen and her new granddaughter Amelia. However, her liver disease is now critical and has disrupted her ability to stay active and now leaves her struggling with daily pain.
In March 2020, Delores was placed on the liver transplant waiting list by Oregon Health & Science University Hospital (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. There are multiple non-medical costs that she will be liable for before and after her liver transplant surgery. Due to the distance to the transplant center, Delores will have to relocate and live in Portland for about 3 months around the time of her transplant. Due to the fact that Delores lives 133 miles from the OHSU, approximately a 3 hour drive from her home, she is required to relocate to live close to OHSU, as it is essential for her to have access to medical care. The average cost of a hotel room in Portland, Oregon is $150 per night, $1,050 per week or $4,200 per month. The cost for housing prior to and after her organ transplant will be one of the most expensive non-medical costs she will encounter. She will also need to travel to Portland for care both prior to and after her transplant. In addition, Delores will be on a life-time of expensive anti-rejection medications. These medications, we are told, range from $3,000+ per month or $36,000+ per year.
Updates (3)
January 4, 2021
Dear Friends and Family,
I wanted to share some exciting news about Delores!
On December 11, 2020, Delores received the call she had been waiting for from her doctors at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. Her liver was ready!
She had to leave her home immediately in order to receive her new liver in time. Her Son, Joe, rushed to pick her up and make the 131 mile drive to the hospital. They needed to reach the hospital by 4:00 p.m. They arrived at 4:10 p.m., but fortunately, it wasn't to late. She went into surgery later that evening and five (5) hours later she had received her new liver.
She was transferred out of ICU after 24 hours and then stayed another seven (7) days before being discharged from the hospital on December 18, 2020.
She had a successful operation and has been recovering in the Rood House Pavillion since that time. She is required to remain in Portland for approximately 3 months after surgery.
Although her recovery is going well, it is complicated and will be ongoing to avoid organ rejection. She will be on anti-rejection drugs for life.
Delores is so appreciative of the exceptional medical team at OHSU. Their dedication to her care and recovery was vital to her successful operation.
Also, to all Donors to her campaign, we just want you to know how grateful we are for your generous donations. We are so thankful and blessed to have such wonderful and loving Friends and Family. Delores is massively grateful to you all.
Marilyn Thomas
April 23, 2020
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Guestbook
January 4, 2021
I am thinking of you everyday! I hope this will help in some way with all you are living through. Please keep your spirits up and believe you are getting better everyday because you will. Keep the faith! Love to you and your family! Linda Wolf Lane
Linda Lane
April 15, 2020
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord”
Jeremiah 30:17 NIV
Joel and Stefani Baker
April 13, 2020
Delores is a loving person who is going through a difficult time. We hope this donation will help ease some financial worries. Stay strong and safe.
Charles Wade
