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I am writing this letter on behalf of my husband Brad Vernet. Brad is on the active waiting list for a life-saving kidney transplant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Brad has had kidney disease for 20 years and was born with just one kidney. In the past year Brad’s kidney function has declined rapidly. We are also actively searching for a living donor that will be a match.
Brad is an amazing husband, partner and wonderful father to our children, Emmye, (16) and Martin, (12). He is a dedicated and respected seventh grade science teacher at West Side Middle School bringing excitement and creativity to his classroom. Brad is kind, has a wonderful sense of humor and his upbeat attitude is phenomenal.
Thankfully, Brad has insurance that will cover the transplant itself. However, there are many expenses that we will incur that are not covered and must be paid out of pocket. Some of these are co-pays, deductibles, and travel to and from the hospital in Boston; relocation at the time of transplant and Brad will be on expensive anti-rejection medications for the rest of his life. We need your help.
A fundraising campaign in Brad’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 Northeast Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making an end-of-year tax deductible contribution today.
A fundraising committee has been formed and we are planning several exciting and fun events. If you would like to help or do a fundraiser please contact me or my sister Tara Healey at thealey60@gmail.com
On behalf of Brad, myself and our children, thank you for your ongoing support, kindness and generosity.
Katy Vernet
katyvernet@sbcglobal.net
It has been close to a year ago that we sent this letter to friends and family looking for a donor. Since then here's what's happened... Brad received a kidney from a dear friend, we raised enough money to cover uninsured medical expenses, we rekindled old friendships and made many new friends!
Brad and his donor Mike are doing extraordinarily well. We are so grateful!
Congratulations on finding a donor. I wish you the best with the surgery and recovery.
Will Evans, Massachusetts Teachers Association
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I hope a donor is found soon!
Kristin (Peterson) Tupper
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Brandon Vondersaar (former student of Katy) & his family: Clint, Anita, Tyler and Benjamin.
Brad & katy, Emmye and Martin. Our thoughts are with you during this quest and e are all very hopeful that a donor will surface soon.
Steve & Belle Piserchia
Our hopes are with you and your family!
Sim Family
Katy, I am a friend of Tara's from HPHC (although I am not there anymore). I feel like I have grown up with your family since I hear so many wonderful stories....all my best thoughts are with you and Brad, Emmye and Martin.
Beth Cooney
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Brad Vernet
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Donor preference is important to us. Please specify in writing if you wish for your name or donation amount to be kept private.
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