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In November of 2019, Ron Davidson was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (ILD), a rare condition that stiffens the lungs and makes breathing increasingly difficult. Over the course of a few short months, he has gone from working full time and actively hunting, fishing, gardening, camping and hiking every weekend to needing continuous oxygen and struggling to even walk across the kitchen. At this point, the only treatment that can save Ron’s life is a lung transplant. We are writing to ask for your support!
Ron, as he’s affectionately known, was raised with a strong connection to the church. He graduated high school and attended University of Oregon for a year and a half before he was drafted to the Army during the Vietnam war. After serving two years, he returned home to Oregon and started his career as a welder and millwright – a position he maintained for 31 years.
Near the Thanksgiving holiday, and only a couple months before the birth of his great grandson, Ron was diagnosed with ILD and forced to retire early. From the beginning, Ron’s condition went downhill very quickly. The disease is incredibly debilitating. In order to make the five and a half hour trip to Seattle, where the numerous blood, heart, and organ functions tests for his transplant evaluation take place, he requires 14 bottles of oxygen.
The COVID-19 restrictions have made living with ILD even more isolating, especially for a man who spends as much time as he can with his family. Consistent with his Christian upbringing, time with his family and friends is of the utmost importance to him. Before his diagnosis, he could be found chasing after elk in the wilds of Oregon with his daughter and grandson, working in the garden with his wife, or out with his brother and close friends catching and frying loads of fish. In addition to these hobbies, Ron dedicated much of his free time to barbecuing for and donating to The Disabled Vets of America and for the community.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has officially stated that there is no connection between Agent Orange, which was used where Ron served in Vietnam, and the development of ILD. However, every person in Ron’s unit has been diagnosed with ILD within the last two years. One has already died from the disease.
Any assistance you can provide will be extending the life of a truly wonderful husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and human. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
Ron 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.
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Message of gratitude and thanks from dad.
These last 8 months have been the hardest times of my life. When I was first diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, I knew there was no cure, and my decline would be fast. With my friends and family beside me, I started the long process of qualifying for the lung transplant list. I made it into the program just weeks before I turned 70. Which is the cutoff date.
I think I have had every blood test known, left and right heart catheterization, tubes up my nose and into my stomach for 24 hours. I can’t say enough good about the university of Washington medical center.
If it were not for family and friends encouragement thru this whole transition, I would never had made it. My 2 care givers are the drivers and schedulers that are still doing the last phases. All I have left to do is my oral evaluation, and that will start next week. Then I wait for the call. I cannot thank everyone enough for all they have contributed from money in my fund, to all the support along the way. There are too many to list, but I know who you are and will never forget.
Thank you all for the prayers and support.
My care givers which are my wife and daughter have been my rock.
Thank you all.
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Praying for Uncle Ron and his medical team.
Beth Long
Ron, I hope this helps. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know you don’t know me, but I know your daughter and she’s a pretty amazing lady, so you must be an amazing man. Much love to all of you!
Jamie McGarry
Ron, I wish and pray for the best for you and your family. Take care and stay strong brother.
Thomas Colaric
You got this buddy. Next June at Umpqua RV. The shad and small mouth will be waiting and we've got their number. Cheers!
Don and Connie Herbert
Ron - Help will come, so be ready for it. Best wishes for recovery.
Tom Taylor
Best of luck to you Ron!!! Thinking of you!!
Jaimy Herbert
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Ron O. Davidson
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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