Family and friends of James Richardson—”Richie” to his family and friends in England, and “Jim” to his US friends—are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with his upcoming Liver Transplant.
Jim and I will have been married for 29 years this July. In December 2019, he was diagnosed with liver disease. He stopped drinking and worked hard to get better, but his condition deteriorated, regardless. He loves our dogs, family, playing games, working on electronic inventions, programming Linux systems, planning our dream house, and hopes to go camping in our beautiful Northwest mountains. But he needs a new liver to realize those dreams. Please help if you can. Or just reach out and say hello.
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June 9, 2024
Richie/Jim will be discharged from the hospital Monday! I'm packing like mad for our temporary move to transitional housing for a while. So much to do! I can't wait for him to be up and about, even if he has to be very careful of his health and stamina for a few months. He's itching to get back into the kitchen! I'm just excited to have him "home" even if home is a temporary apartment. Still a lot of work to do, but we're both so grateful to everyone who's helped us make it this far along the path.
May 30, 2024
On Tuesday, we got the news of a potential transplant organ. Tuesday evening the Transplant staff confirmed that Richie was the right match and surgery was scheduled for first thing on Wednesday. Everything went very well and as of 10PM Wednesday, he was in ICU for his first phase of recovery! We are totally amazed at the speed with which this journey reached such a long-hoped-for milestone. There's still more to come with recovery, adjustment to his new liver, and the MAJOR changes in both our lives, but we have wonderful friends and family supporting us, even though there's still a lot of road to cover.
We're so grateful to the family of the donor whose selflessness has given Richie a chance for a longer, healthier life as the custodian of this precious gift. We extend our condolences for the loss of their loved one along with heartfelt thanks.
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June 11, 2024
Well wishes to "Mr. Kat"!
Deena Cates
May 30, 2024
For “Mr. Kat.” Wishing you well.
Brenda Cooper
May 25, 2024
Hi, wishing you guys all the best. My brother is about to go on a waiting list in the UK. Saw this on Thomas Fortenberry feed, who is like family to me. Much love and good luck. David
David Conway
