Family and friends of Jeff Wewerka are raising money to pay for uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.
His story:
Jeff, 46, has been diagnosed with heart failure. He desperately needs an artificial heart to keep him alive until he can receive a heart transplant. He is a very good candidate, however, the hospital will not proceed until they have $316,000, despite the fact that he is quickly running out of time.
In November, Jeff began experiencing chest discomfort. What he thought was acid reflux or an ulcer turned out to be a much more serious issue. He had put off going to the doctor to be checked out because he, like so many Americans, could not afford health insurance.
Shortly after his 46th birthday, Jeff found himself being transported via the ambulance to a local heart hospital. Despite having no health indicators or immediate family history, Jeff was told that he needed a quadruple bypass. During surgery, doctors discovered that his heart had sustained massive damage. After a week and a half, the doctors determined that his heart was not strong enough to recover and an artificial heart is the life-saving answer until a transplant can be found.
Only one thing stands in the way of saving Jeff… funds.
Help us help Jeff:
We, his family and friends, are working around the clock to raise funds to save Jeff’s life. If you have the heart and ability to give or have helpful information, we would greatly appreciate it. No matter what one can give, every little bit can help a lot. Together, we can help Jeff and his… Heart4Life.

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Jeff has chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive in part because HelpHOPELive assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses.
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Please contact HelpHOPELive at 800.642.8399.

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