Help Hope Live for Catana Hubbard
Family and friends of Catana Hubbard are coming together to raise funds for uninsured medical expenses through the nonprofit Help Hope Live. Catana received the incredible gift of life on April 6, 2024, when she underwent a right lung transplant thanks to a generous donor. While she was making strides in her recovery, unforeseen medical complications have left her reliant on 24/7 nursing care.
Catana has dedicated her life to serving students with disabilities, earning her PhD in special education and fulfilling her dream of becoming a university professor. Unfortunately, her health challenges forced her to resign from her beloved career, and she now depends on her daughter for daily care.
Updates (5)
September 6, 2025
When my mom began the lung transplant process in Fall 2023, I never imagined how hard this journey would be. I thought recovery would come easier, but the reality was filled with frightening setbacks. From January to July 2025, I nearly lost her—her body and mind seemed to give up. By God’s grace, she is now stronger and improving each day at home.What we didn’t expect were the financial hardships. Mom lost her job, cutting our family income in half. I juggled two jobs and her pension to cover bills while also caring for her, even selling two cars this summer to stay afloat. That’s why I set up a Help Hope Live fundraiser, where donations go directly toward uncovered medical and caregiving expenses, like car repairs or support at home.I am humbled and grateful for the prayers and support we’ve already received—it helped me fix my car’s brakes and keep us going. I feel guilty asking for help but we need it. Whether it’s sharing the fundraiser, offering ideas, or donations, every bit means so much. More than anything, I’m thankful my mom and I can face this road together.
August 31, 2025
Fundraiser Post: Supporting My Mom’s Recovery JourneyMy life changed forever on December 30, 2024, when my mother—an incredible professor, caretaker, and role model—was admitted to the hospital for complications following her lung transplant. Before that day, she was thriving; running her household, supporting university students, and managing her responsibilities with grace and independence. She received her donor lung on April 6, 2024, and was on track for recovery.Suddenly, everything changed—she faced dangerous complications including low blood pressure and, most distressingly, hospital delirium. As her condition declined, I had to step in as a caregiver and take over her financial affairs—a responsibility she had always handled with strength and expertise. Managing bills, debts, car and home maintenance was daunting, particularly as I worried for her health and witnessed her become unrecognizable, childlike, and vulnerable.Over several months, she cycled between hospital stays, skilled nursing care, and home recovery. There were moments I feared losing her. The fierce, independent woman I knew faded, replaced by someone struggling just to get through the day. It was an uncharted and frightening journey.Despite these challenges, my mom’s spirit was not lost. With the support of friends, family—especially my daughter, who became my backbone—and changes in her medical care, hope began to return. Adjustments in medications, tube feeding, and psychiatric care brought a miraculous turnaround. From June 2025 to now, her recovery has amazed us all. She’s sharp, independent, and no longer needs tube feeds or help with daily tasks. She’s refreshed her CV, participated in virtual professional development, and set her sights on serving others again.Yet the financial burden remains. My mom had to resign from her university position to focus on healing, leaving our family with one salary and mounting medical, caregiving, and daily living expenses. The costs of ongoing care, transport, home adaptations, and more are significant and overwhelming.How Your Support HelpsCovers medical care and specialist appointmentsAssists with caregiver expenses and daily living supportsKeeps up with home and car maintenance once managed by my momRelieves financial stress so we can focus on her health and recoveryYour donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. Please consider giving or sharing this campaign. Every act of kindness brings us hope, security, and a path forward on this journey. With gratitude and faith, we believe brighter days are ahead.Thank you to everyone who has donated, your support and prayers have helped me survive
Guestbook
August 31, 2025
Praying for you all!
Amanda Stricker
June 4, 2025
Continued prayers for you and your sweet mama!
Stephanie Wolf
May 28, 2025
Praying for sweet tana!
Kristin Kimmell
