I have been battling COPD Emphysema “chronic lung disease” for 3 years. I am on oxygen and despite all efforts, I now face the reality of needing a double lung transplant to survive.
The past year has been incredibly challenging for me and my loved ones. Simple tasks like breathing and walking, have become increasingly difficult, and I’ve spent countless hours in and out of hospitals. The only long-term solution left for me is a double lung transplant, which offers hope for a better future, but it comes with significant financial hurdles.
While my health insurance covers a portion of the costs, it does not fully cover all the expenses related to the surgery, post-operative care, medications, and travel. The total out-of-pocket costs are estimated at $15,000, which is why I am reaching out to friends, family, and the community for support. Any contribution, no matter how small, will bring me closer to this life-saving procedure.
Here’s how you can help:
1. Donate: You can make a donation here on my page click the button GIVE and make your donation Thank You.
2. Share: If you are unable to contribute financially, you can still support me by sharing my story and link with others.
https://helphopelive.org/campaign/24527/ this link will take you to my page to donate. The more people who hear about my journey, the more help I might receive.
3. Send your thoughts: Emotional support has been just as critical as medical care throughout this journey. Your thoughts, prayers, and encouraging words give me the strength to continue fighting. Sign my GuessBook at https://helphopelive.org/campaign/24527/
The generosity and kindness I’ve already received from my community have been overwhelming. I know that with your help, I can get through this and return to the life I once knew — breathing easy, spending time with my loved ones, and embracing every new day.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your compassion and support mean the world to me.
With deep gratitude, Bernard Henderson
Family and friends of Tony Bernard Henderson are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with a double lung transplant. Tony has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because donations are tax deductible for contributors and will only be used to cover medical and related expenses.
