Charlie Miller

A diagnosis for a Veteran out of nowhere….

Charlie Miller served our country in Vietnam from 1972-1974, and like many veterans of that war (reported 1 out of every 10), he returned home with Hepatitis C. Although his hepatitis was cured in recent years, the lasting effects have left him with cirrhosis, leading to liver cancer. Charlie now only has 10% of his liver function left and needs a liver transplant in order to survive.

Charlie is one of those guys who gets along with anyone he meets and will help you anything you need. His charming southern accent, killer golf game, years of carpentry and building experience, hard work ethic, life adventures, and laid-back sense of humor have earned him a unique warm place in his family’s, friend’s, and community’s hearts. They simply don’t make them like him anymore. Charlie is the constant of his tight-knit family. He is a best friend, confidant, and soulmate to his wife of almost 40 years, Shelly, and the ever-present dad and loving supporter of his son David and his wife, Ciera. It’s not hard to see why he is beloved by many.

Charlie and Shelly recently retired to live out a lifelong dream at their cabin in Garden Valley. Charlie’s diagnosis came out of nowhere in the Fall of 2022, and they are now faced with a mountain of expenses coming their way. We’re asking family and friends to join us in fundraising for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to help with these critical expenses Charlie will face in the coming months. While Charlie does have medical insurance, many transplant costs are not covered, including the travel, gas, relocation, and moving expenses for him and Shelly to temporarily move to Utah for a period of what could be more than six months while he awaits his transplant, has a successful surgery, recovery, and outpatient appointments and physical therapy.

Donations to Help Hope Live will help ease the financial burden of a life-saving liver transplant and allow Charlie and his family to focus on his recovery.
Family and friends of Charlie Miller are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Charlie 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!