Dear Family and Friends,
Some of you know that I suffer from Pulmonary Fibrosis. My doctors at the University of Virginia have told me that my only option is a life-saving double lung transplant. Three weeks prior to receiving my diagnosis, I lost my loving husband John. He was my best friend and strongest support system and I miss him very much. I am now on oxygen 24/7, I am no longer able to work and do many of the everyday things we all take for granted.
Not only is a transplant major surgery, it is also very expensive. Many of my expenses are not covered by insurance and must be paid out of pocket. My insurance will only cover 80% of the surgery. In addition I will have additional expenses such as other co-pays, deductibles and I will be on a lifetime of anti-rejection medications. This is where your help is desperately needed.
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February 22, 2014
I wanted to let all of my family and friends know, I got the call from UVA saying I am officially on the transplant list for new lungs. I have been to uva so many times in the last 15 months for test after test and scans, xrays and any other thing they could think of. I did everything they told me to do and now hopefully its all going to pay off. It all seems so unreal right now, I have a lot to digest and prepare for. Not to mention I am a little more than terrified. Thank you for all of the prayers you have sent my way and the donations to help me get through this. I love you all
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Guestbook
April 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. hoping that soon you will be on your way to healing and to with out your tether.
joe and jeannette
March 14, 2014
I am glad you got good news aunt Cathy!! I sent what I had!!! Love you lots!!!
Tanya Russell
February 24, 2014
Anna told us about your fundraising campaign. Just made a contribution and sent it with much love and hope and optimism!
Rick and Connie
