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Laurie Boyd is awaiting a second chance for her life. In 1966 she was diagnosed with asthma and in 1972 she contracted whooping cough. As a child, teen, and young adult she experienced severe Bronchitis infections. In 2003 she tested positive for Tuberculosis. Her lung capacity continued to diminish over the years and by 2011 she needed to be on oxygen at night time.
In 2015 she was diagnosed with severe COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Bronchiectasis thus required oxygen 24 hours a day affecting the quality of her life. Doctors say a lung transplant is critical to her survival. Before Laurie can be placed on the transplant waiting list, her transplant center is requiring her to raise $5,000.
While this has certainly been a challenging time, Laurie has remained determined and optimistic; thanks to her faith and the unwavering support system by her side. Laurie is thankful and blessed for the support and love of her (high school sweetheart) husband of 44 years, Gordon. Her friends and family including her son and his wife, older daughter and her husband, her youngest daughter and her husband, and her 6 grandchildren are the heart and soul of her life. Laurie’s health no longer allows her to be the active wife, mother, and grandmother she longs to be. She loves the outdoors, fishing, camping, having family get-togethers, puzzles, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Laurie and Gordon are devout believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, the great physician, and are trusting in Him to give the doctors the wisdom and skill to perform this procedure.
Laurie wants more than anything to spend many many more years with her husband, children, grandchildren, and enjoy more time with her loved ones. She looks forward to the transplant that will allow her to live her life with as few limitations as possible. But right now, she needs your help.
The average lung transplant costs can exceed more than $926,000 and this is just the surgery. Even with insurance, which covers a portion of the transplant costs, she still faces significant expenses related to surgery. For the rest of her life, she will need follow-up care and anti-rejection medications.
The medications she will take post-transplant are very expensive. They will become critical to her survival as is the transplant itself. Medications can cost upwards to $2,000 a month. Laurie lives 177 miles away from the transplant center, and she has had to travel back and forth for appointments.
When she receives her transplant she and her caregiver will have to temporarily relocate. Required to be within 15 miles of the transplant center, for about three months, while recovering, will incur substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging. Laurie has been unable to work for several years. Now, her husband is no longer able to work due to her lengthy hospitalizations and his role of her full-time caregiver. This further adds to their financial burdens.
Laurie is so thankful for everyone who has had a part in donating, which will help so much to alleviate the financial burden and stress. And she is especially thankful to everyone who has prayed, and is praying, for her health and well-being.
Laurie 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 Donate button.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
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Sending prayers of healing and comfort your way
April Hensley
We go to church with Zach and Jennifer - we're praying for you!
Joseph and Katie Tillman
Praying for the breath of God to heal your lungs Laurie!
Kathy Caylor
I wish you all the luck in the world!
Anonymous
Laurie and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your troubles. I will be praying for you all! Stay strong in your faith! God has a plan!
Mark Simpson
We have been blessed with good health and wish the blessing of healing for Laurie. The government Economic Impact Payment check we just received is not needed by us and choose to donate it to her hoping it will help get Laurie closer to her goal.
Warren & Ruth Harris
Blessed to call you Mom.
Jennifer Marquis
Stay Strong and positive. Believe fully that all will be OK and it will.
Anonymous
God Bless
Anonymous
Good luck to you! You are in our prayers!
Jim Cortese
God Bless you and your family. We are praying for you.
Dustin and Kevin Cooper
“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” ― Shannon L. Alder Laurie, you are not alone. You have helped others know that they are not alone as well. We all need grace upon grace.
Cheryl Koch
Sending prayers and healing energy. Cindy Biggs and Eric Bakke
Cindy Biggs
Thoughts and prayers for the Boyd Family.
Mike and Jane Wenning
Read about your journey in the paper and wishing you all the best.
Laila Archer
Praying for this to happen for you!!! Love you!!
Nicole Bradahaw
Laurie I wish I could send more. I had no idea of your condition. My prayers are with you and your family. Much love and hugs sent.
Debra McNulty
Praying for you Laurie.
Mary Forrester
Continued prayers on this journey ! Only positive thoughts ! Keep the faith !
Teresa Lamaster
Laurie you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know God has you and you are going to be fine. I love you❤️
Kathy Stinnett
Praying for you
Angela Green
God Bless you Laurie. I will be praying for you and your sweet family.
Rose Edwards
God Bless You, Laurie.
Anonymous
Sending prayers for healing and peace on your journey. - The Richardsons (friends of Sarah and Mark Mahoy)
Sarah Richardson
Best wishes, Laurie!!!
Sharon Pound
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Laurie Boyd
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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