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I was expected to make a full recovery. Instead I ended up developing dilated cardiomyopathy. At 20 I developed staged four heart failure and after 4 years on 4/20/2015 I received my first heart transplant. I went through repeated anti-bodied rejection and shot arterial clots with resulting in almost losing my leg. I was relisted for another heart transplant because I developed coronary artery disease. I received my new new heart on 8/9/2019.
I have been battling with my mortality for my whole adult life and as we all know this battle cost more money than someone who is limited can regularly afford. I will be dealing with these finances as well as continued treatment for the rest of my life.
Funding these life-saving operations is a monumental task. Even with insurance, Cris will have many uninsured medically-related expenses such as: copays, travel, relocation and the astronomical costs of post-transplant immunosuppressant medications they will need for the rest of their life.
To help offset the financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Cris honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All contributions are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southeast Heart Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making an end-of-year tax-deductible donation.
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It is much easier to give than to receive. It takes courage to know when to ask for help. Too many of us don't ask. You are a role model for not only other transplant recipients, but for all who are struggling in one way or another.
Judy Migliore-Erdman
Thrilled you are doing so well, Cris, and using your new health to help others!
Dave and Judy Migliore Erdman
My cris has always been a fighter. But mostly for the underdog.. rarely for himself.. it has been a hard journey but a blessing for being able to make it with him
Mom
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Cris Rodriguez
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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