On April 5 2020, I was rushed to the hospital to take the COVID test. After arriving to the hospital, I was rushed to another hospital strictly for COVID patients. I had no chance to let my family know what was going on. I stayed in the hospital for 12 days with little energy and strength and on oxygen the whole time. When it was time to go home, I found out insurance would not cover it.

I am struggling getting back to my old self and it has not come yet.

I have not worked since that time.

I was a person who enjoyed to walk along the lakefront or anywhere to find peace of mind. I loved talking and hanging out with family and friends. Now I am not able to because I get short of breath and my feet and ankles swell. After some time, it takes 2 or 3 days until I am able to really do anything. I always feel as if I am slowing people down from what they could do if I was not with them on the activities. I have 2 beautiful 8yr old nieces that love to play with their Aunt Michelle. I am the youngest of 4 of an awesome mother.

I got engaged to the love of my life this year not knowing if I would be here to become his wife.

I am now on two very strong medicines to help with the rapid failure of my Lungs until my transplant.

I miss laughing and being full of life. I am very confident that when the transplant is done, I will have my quality of life back. Yes, I am scared, but if you could feel a glimpse of the pain, mentally and physically that I endure days on end, you would understand my need for the transplant.

I am asking for help for medical bills and transportation to and from hospital appointments. I will need to be there for 6 months at least 3 times a week. I will need 24/7 home care that my insurance does not cover. As for medication, I will have to take between 15-20 pills for the rest of my life. I will need physical therapy along with speech therapy. I am sure that there are costs that I have left out. It is a stressful feeling to imagine all the costs adding up with limited funds of my own.

I have faith that all will come to be a brighter future. I am sure there are new journeys ahead of me, my family, and all the lives I will touch.

Please help if you can, no amount is to small. Thank you

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

Michelle 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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