Family and friends of RoxAnn Manley are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

RoxAnn 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.

When I was first told I needed a lung transplant I was terrified. I have a close family friend who had two and did not survive. but as I looked at my youngest I realized I really wanted to live to see how far he goes. But before I can get my transplant I must fix my other medical issues first. The biggest issue I’m having is my teeth. I sleep with a Cpap machine which has dried out my teeth to the point they have broken off in my mouth. I need to fix them not only so I can eat but that I can mentally feel good about myself again. I’m a front desk agent and when we started wearing masks I could at least hide my smile. Now that the time is coming to take off the mask I’m embarrassed and scared. As you see my smile was my signature. I learned early on that my smile can make anyone’s day better. Since losing it I spend more time crying than smiling. I can’t eat and that’s not helping my other health conditions and if I cannot eat after the surgery I’ve been told I may not get better. Please help me get my smile back.