Mark is a 47year old husband and father of two and has worked in the maritime industry for over 25 years. He was diagnosed with irreversible liver disease late last Fall, 2023. Mark has been approved to receive a liver transplant and is now awaiting a donor liver to become available.

Since being diagnosed in November, 2023, Mark has struggled with excessive fatigue and weakness, and massive weight loss. He has endured countless hospital stays due to kidney failure, a reaction caused by the liver’s inability to function properly. The liver disorder has caused an accumulation of fluid (called “ascites”) to build up in the abdomen, which causes him breathing difficulties. A hospital procedure called “paracentesis” is performed to remove the fluid. This procedure entails a doctor to insert a needle into the abdomen, via an ultrasound scan, to remove 5-7 liters of fluid at one time.
This procedure is repeated on a weekly basis until a liver donor transplant is made available.

Mark is fundraising for the cost of co-insurance, co-pays for medications and prescriptions that he will need for the rest of his life, and other out of pocket medical expenses, as well as expenses for lodging and meals for overnight hospital stays. Mark’s team has determined that a starting cost of $50,000 would be needed to cover these expenses. This amount could increase if he experiences any setbacks or complications that would prolong his recovery.

Mark is hopeful his liver transplant will come soon and alleviate his pain and discomfort. He is looking forward to getting back to a healthy and active life again.

Please donate to Help Hope Live in Mark’s honor today.

Lets get Mark back to a healthy life!

For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

Thank you for your support!