Three years ago, Jamie was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). During this past year Jamie’s condition has worsened greatly. Everyday chores, such as making her bed, have become a monumental task. At this point, her only chance for survival is a double lung transplant. Jamie has been evaluated at Shands Hospital in Florida, and she is considered an excellent candidate for a double lung transplant. Through this gift of transplantation, Jamie can continue to help others with her kindness and caring.

Transplantation is life saving, but very expensive. Financing this procedure is a monumental task, a challenge Jamie cannot meet without your help. There are many pre- and post-transplant related expenses that are not covered by insurance such as relocation closer to the hospital for a year after the surgery and costly immunosuppressant medications she will have to take for the rest of her life.

To help with these uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in Jamie’s honor has been established 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. Your financial gifts as well as your prayers will be greatly appreciated, and will help us through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Scott Kolb
540-735-7836 or 703-554-5052
skolb@hughes.net