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On April 4, 2013, Paul was blessed with a “Gift of Life” – a double lung transplant. We’re still “pinching” ourselves with regards to this miracle blessing. We daily thank God, the donor, the donor’s family, Mayo Clinic’s transplant team and staff for how awesome they have all been. We are forever grateful to them and to you.
Most of you are aware of the “roller coaster ride” that we have been on the past 5 years. We have had one physical ordeal after another between the two of us. During this “ride” we pretty much lost everything that we had worked so hard for so many years.
It is unfortunate that Paul is not able to get supplement insurance to go with his Medicare policy until he is 65. Therefore, we are responsible for 20% of all his doctor and hospital expenses. We were able to work out a minimum payment plan with Mayo Clinic. Our biggest concern is his medications. Besides having a high deductible, the co-pays are extremely costly for the “immunosuppressant” and “anti-rejection” medications that is crucial for him to take the rest of his life. Presently he is taking 26 pills a day. Unfortunately, I cannot work anymore due to suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2008.
We are continuing to work with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southeast Lung Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. If you wish to help Paul, then please consider making a contribution.
***FYI: HelpHOPELive DOES NOT disclose the dollar amount of your donation, only the names of the people and/or business that make a donation. We know that times are tough for everyone now, so be assured that we are grateful for any amount that you are comfortable donating.
Make checks payable to:
HelpHOPELive
Note in memo section:
In Honor of Paul Sheridan
Please send to:
HelpHOPELive
Two Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087
For credit card contributions, please call 800-642-8399 or select the “Donate Now” button,
It is never easy to ask for help and now is certainly no exception. Paul has touched the lives of many and we deeply appreciate all your positive thoughts, support and prayers. At times like this, the assistance of family friends and the community is crucial to help ensure a positive outcome.
With sincere gratitude,
Rona Sheridan
954-448-5117
[email protected]
As of June 1st we have gotten approval for open communications with my donor family. We are very excited to meet and share stories of their son who's my donor and his name is Hunter and I am very excited to meet them and let them know just how grateful I am that they were registered donors. Going to be a special moment and I can't wait for their phone call or email since it is up to them now they have all my information so I'm waiting for them to contact praying that it comes soon and everything goes well. When we do meet and talk I'll ask if it's okay if I share on this update how everything went and if they approve I'll give everyone an update God bless. And please if you're not a registered organ donor or organ and tissue donor please register go online organ donation and register it only takes five or 10 minutes thank you.
For those of you who do not know what has been going on in Paul's and my life, please read all the previous letters to understand. First of all, we want to thank all of you who were so generous with your prayers, thoughts and generosity. We are so grateful to have such wonderful, caring people in our life's. Some of you actually donated more than once or twice, confirming not only how blessed we are to have you in our life's, but also what generous, loving, caring people you are. I strongly believe in "karma", so need I say anymore???? We wanted to let everyone know that we have been in contact through letters with Paul's donor's family. They are such loving, caring people and want to meet us as much as we want to meet them. We are going through the steps that are necessary, and if all goes as planned, we will meet them in person this summer. Paul is enjoying life without oxygen tanks :-). He loves throwing the ball with our grandson, riding his bicycle, working out in the gym here (where we rent) and being able to cook again! You know I am so grateful about that since he is definitely a better cook than I. :-).
Unfortunately, we are still in the position where we need help. Pretty crazy how Medicare will pay that steep dollar for the Transplant, but they refuse to help with some of the anti rejection and immunosuppressant medications that he needs to take to stay alive. Go figure!!
I hope you are all having a wonderful 2014. I want to thank all of you for your thoughts, prayers and generosity last year when I was hospitalized. I am so grateful to God, my donor, my donor's family, Mayo Clinic, our families and all of you. Besides everyone who knows me, there were those of you who may have met me (at OPHS reunion), or do not know me at all. Because of your friendship with my wife, you really "pulled through" in a time much needed. Rona was told how much money she needed for the medications that were going to be sent home with me when I got released, she nearly fainted. lol. Unfortunately we were not informed or prepared for such a high amount. The funds were raised so fast because many of you were so generous and caring. I cannot thank you enough and hope one day I can personally help you all out in some way, shape or form. lol! It is unfortunate that I am in that position once again and need help. I cannot wait until the doctors give me the green light to go back to work. I am so ready, even if I have to wear my mask, that's okay. After Rona has her back surgery we are going to do what ever fundraisors we can possibly do (in a city where we hardly know anybody). Until then, no amount is too small and it is tax-decuctible and deeply appreciated. Remember that HelpHOPELive does not disclose the amount that you donate. They only tell us "who" as long as you do not press "annoymonous" when you are filling out your information. They do not tell me how much you donated. Every dollar helps!! Thank you so much in advance. Mahalo nui loa!!! If your still reading this, you are the best!!!! Much love and appreciation to you!
i am approaching my 1 year anniversary (4/4/13) of my life saving double lung transplant. As to date, things have gone extremely well. Post transplant doctors and staff have been wonderful in my recovery. I was able to write to my donor's family so that I could express to them my condolenses for their loss and the gratitude I had for them and their son enabling me to be blessed and be able to breath without oxygen. I received the nicest letter in return from them. They said that they were really happy for me and my family and that they looked forward to us all meeting in person. Rona and I both were in tears after reading their "uplifting" letter. I am in the process of trying to lift some of the rules regarding how long we are supposed to write letters before we can meet each other in person. (The rules are to correspond with letters only for six months, then we can set up a meeting). They are on the same page as us, and want to meet as soon as possible.
These past months have been a blessing for me to be able to enjoy a better quality of life, getting with family and friends. For me to be able to go outside with my grandson and throw the ball is a blessing in itself. Every day I thank God and look at my Donor as my hero who I honor every day & forever. I am forever greatful for this miracle of life.
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Paul Sheridan
Love you Pauly! Rona will get thru this don't you worry. Love you guys to pieces
Missy & Michael
God got you there, he will get you through this soon..
xoxo
Krystina Carrino-Morris
Hey Paul.... hang in there. lots of love
E. Arbuckle/Spokane
I love you baby brother.
Cecile Lee/Hawaii
I love you my friend, no matter what!
Illie
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Paul J. Sheridan
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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