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MY STORY
I am a 47 year old disabled veteran who was diagnosed with Scleroderma while on active duty in 1999. I was medically retired in 2001. Scleroderma is an Auto immune disease that affects many of the body’s tissues and hardens them. Unfortunately my lungs have developed interstitial lung disease over the years which now require a double lung transplant. I am on oxygen 24/7 and struggle to do everyday simple tasks. I can no longer go for walks, cut the grass, or wash the car. Simple tasks are very hard to do and get me out of breath quickly. My pulmonologist let me know without the transplant I may only live another 6 months to a year.
I currently live in Universal City, Texas with my wife Sandra and son Julian who help with my care. I have been married for 26 amazing years. Our son Julian, has had to adjust and help us out with maintenance of our house and other things I used to do.
The lung transplant cannot be done in San Antonio due to the complications that the disease itself presents and will have to be done in Houston at Methodist Hospital. We will have to relocate to Houston for a year after transplant in order to be close to the Hospital. We are asking friends and family to help with those costs associated with the relocation. Any amount will help no matter how small. This will be a life changing surgery that will finally give me a second chance at life.
We are asking for help during this life changing event and appreciate everyone’s support and thoughts this past year and months ahead.
Jair 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!
On February 15, 2022 we received a call that a donor was available but I would be secondary. The primary recipient did get lungs so unfortunately I did not. On april 16, 2022 we received another call that a donor had become available only this time I was primary. We headed to,Houston and got prepped for surgery after a 2 day wait. The final inspection is a visual one of the lungs. They were not good and we were devastated but optimistic. On may 3 we received another call as primary so back to Houston. On may 6 I went into surgery and as of this posting I’m doing better than expected with new lungs.
My family and I want to thank every single person that has stood by us and supported us throughout this endeavor. Without your support and compassion we would have struggled to raise funds.
Please consider becoming a donor. Life is precious please cherish the moments you experience. Without donors I probably would never have seen my 50th next year. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart.
Hello friends and family. First I would like to once again thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We were able to raise the funds that will help us with the relocation to Houston. I will be on the list for lung transplant tomorrow morning. The next step is to wait for the call that the surgeons have the donor lungs. This will be a lifesaving, life altering surgery. I fully expect a positive outcome, but there is never any guarantee that any surgery is 100 percent successful. I’m ready to face this and meet it head on.
I could not have gone through any of this without my soulmate Sandy. I love her more than life itself. There is nothing I won’t do for my wife. She gives me the strength to continue to fight this disease. She has been with me at my highest and she is right by my side at my lowest. She never backs down from any challenge. 26 years ago I became her husband and the luckiest man alive. I ask that everyone give her the strength to get through the hardest part that is yet to come.
Lastly I want to thank my son, Julian who has been the rock that both of us lean on when we can’t stand. He has not only had to continue to study for his career but also had to stand in for the things I used to do. He has been challenged and has taken on those challenges with strength and commitment. He set up all of the social media for us and got everything rolling. I could not be more proud of the man my son has become.
We will continue to post updates as much as we can. Thank you all for the support you have given our family. I will never be able to express just how indebted I am to everyone. I will just say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hopefully next update will be us on the way to surgery.
On Friday April 9, 2001 I saw Endocronology. I’ll be getting a Reclast infusion treatment to strengthen my bones. We’re hoping it’ll be scheduled in the next 2 weeks. Other than that I’ll be on the list this coming week. It’s a scary but exciting time for us. We’ll be looking for an apartment in Houston soon. Once again we’d like to thank everyone who has donated and helped us through this. Your strength gives us the ability to take this challenge on. Thank you so much.
Hello everyone. I would like to thank everyone who has helped us in reaching this financial goal. We do not know who has donated nor what amounts. The guestbook is the only resource we have to acknowledge anyone’s donation. We also wanted to let you all know that this campaign will stay throughout the remainder of our relocation. I’d like to once again thank you all from the bottom of my heart at helping me catch my second breath. Thank you and god bless.
Today April 6, 2021 I received a call notifying me that I have been accepted for a double lung transplant. My surgeons need a bone density test to be done to ensure my bones are strong enough to withstand the surgery. Once we get these tests done I will be placed on the list. We anticipate this happening in the next couple of weeks. Once I am listed we will then be waiting on the final call notifying us that a donor has been found.
We have almost reached our goal and I do not have the words to convey just how much I appreciate everyone’s help at giving me a second chance at life. I will forever be indebted to all of my friends and family. Thank you so much.
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Sending my prayers up for Jair and the whole Erickson family!
Tanner Leissnet
Sending prayers and well wishes
Laura Butler
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love the Kelso's.
Tony Kelso
Hope everything turns out well for you all:)
Yvonne and Remy Saldivar
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not nor be afraid, for the Lord our God will go with you . He will not fail you or forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Delfina Castro
Lifting you up in prayer, Jair.
Please let us know if you, Sandra, or Julian need anything.
Love,
Brian and Mary Ray
Mary Ray
Blessings four you and your entire family
Lupe
Lupe Moreno
Sending this with Love and support. You are in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Irma Pedroza
Prayers to the good Lord to bless you and your family! Keep the faith!
Anonymous
Get well soon!
Amanda
Cameron O’Bannon
Trust in God's process, he will always be there for you.
Anonymous
Sending love, healing thoughts and prayers. <3
Patty Brett
Jair wishing you a speedy recovery! Keep pushing forward and don’t lose faith! Sandy my best wishes to you and your family , I am so deeply sorry for all you are going through.
Margie Vega-Cook
Prayers for complete healing!
Anonymous
Thank you for your Service to our country Jair. Our Prayers are with you on your journey. May God be with you and your family during this trying time. May the Holy Spirit give you strength, your Doctors wisdom and your family courage. God Bless You!
Marta Kennedy
Prayers to you and your family!
Marcus Mays
Sending lots of prayers and love from Arizona to you and your family Sandy! <3
Christina Martin del Campo
Sending prayers your way!
Elizabeth Torres
We don’t know each other, but I have been through something similar and the outpouring of love from friends and strangers grew my faith in unimaginable ways. I want you to know of God’s love share through his people. You are in our prayers.
Bill Martin
Our prayers are with you Jair!
Philip Gumbs
Jaír we love you , you are in our prayers
Bobby &Liz Martinez
We Love You, Jair!!! Your TX Tiger Family!
Hellaineous Carter
May God keep His hands and blessings on you!
Terry And Paula Monroe
Hang in there and keeping fighting Jair (and family)
Jason Kearns
Jair, wishing you a speedy recovery. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Perla Rodriguez
Prayers!
Megan Van Natta
Wishing you peace, joy, and recovery.
Anonymous
This is from Catherine
James Frazier
Continued prayers for you and your family. ❤️Quintero Family
Angela Quintero
I hope you meet your goal! Wishing you the best of luck!
Alexis Rodriguez
Prayers
Anonymous
Praying for you and your family Julian!
Erin Jackson
We are here for y’all anyway we can be! Sending prayers everything goes well and successful procedure quickly and get you back home!!
Greg and Victoria Castro
Prayers for you and the family we are thinking of y’all and hope you get better soon, stay strong!-Francine & Erick
Francine Caire
I really am praying you reach your goal. My prayers for you, you get this transplant
Sylvia Rimel
Praying your dad receives the care he needs and hope you and your families travel to Houston goes smoothly.
Matthew Ledford
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