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When Michael Young was only two months old, he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic lifelong lung disease for which there is no cure. He was in and out of the hospital for most of his childhood and his parents were told he would not live past age 18. The good news is that he has lived more than double that amount. The bad news is that his disease has progressed to the point of needing a double lung transplant within one year in order to survive.
Mike is a very creative, loving guy who has a great sense of humor and a warm sincere smile. He makes everyone who meets him feel special and important. Always a hard worker, Mike got his first job at 16 years old and worked in the restaurant business for 11 more years until he became permanently disabled by Cystic Fibrosis. He enjoys bike riding, cooking, playing cards, putting together model cars, doing yard work, watching movies and going to thrift shops with me (his girlfriend of 2 1/2 years) and loves spending quality time with my two children, the children he never had. Mike has been a Juggalo since 1996. Whoop Whoop! He is also a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan.
Mike has started the pre-transplant process at the Cleveland Clinic and has been informed that financing this procedure is a monumental task, a challenge he cannot meet without support. There are many pre- and post- transplant related expenses that are not covered by insurance. At times like this, the help of friends, family and community is greatly needed and appreciated to make the outcome successful.
To assist him with these out-of-pocket expenses, a fundraising campaign in Mike’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 Great Lakes Lung Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a contribution.
Mike is facing the challenge of his life to obtain healthy lungs so that he may continue living. Please help save Mike’s life.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
Susan Couch
Great News! Mike got his gift of life - his double lung transplant on Sunday, March 15. He's got a long road ahead but he's doing really well.
I want to let all of my supporters know that Cleveland Clinic has finally approved me to be listed on the National Transplant list. Thank you again to everyone who has donated to my fund and have given me words of encouragement. I will keep you all posted on my progress, especially when that call comes in that lungs are available for me. 2015 is gonna be a great year!
Special Thank's to Psycopathic Records and the Juggalo's for helping me with fundraising. MCL
Check out this youtube video about helping Mike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLSLhlR3gt4&feature=youtube_gdata
Thank you so much to my contributors so far. I really appreciate it!! God bless you.
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY MIKE. WHOOPWHOOP MCL .HAVE FUN BLOWING OUT YOUR BIRTHDAY CANDLES WITH THEM FRESH NEW LUNGS. LOVE PATTY
patty
We love you Mike and we are so happy the day finally came for your transplant. God is good!
Uncle Lynn and Aunt Connie
just an update for everyone they found lungs for mike he's in surgery now 1:41am 3/15/15 please keep mikey in your prayers and thanks to everyone for your support we all appreciate it ! Mcl
with love Jen y.
I love you Michael with all my heart and words can't explain how happy I am we're almost to the goal! So I can have many more wonderful years with my big brother one of my heroes cause you have surpassed everything and won and will keep on winning! A big thanks to everyone supporting Mike words can't say what it means to all of us for this huge opportunity for him!
love, your lil sis aka as Mike calls me Patty!
Hey fam, I really hope you get those lung transplants... MCL from Massachusetts juggalos.
Jasper
I'll give you my lung. I'm O+ blood type. Call me 727-210-5069, may have to make plane arrangements. But I'm healthily to donate parts.
Buddy lyons Jr.
man keep on the postitive us juggalos stick together and we will b ther man whoop whoop
dave the british juggalo
If I had some money, you'd be getting all of it, much love to you my homie, and a WHOOP WHOOP to you!
Ethan Wayne Cootter Henderson
Good luck
Torrie
Whoop whoop! Showing my support at that gathering auction homie!!
Eric
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s2-6KYgqpQ&list=PL_uOfDRXI2tXu0Dgj3vp4YBJS29vsn0kV
ernie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdZE9BiR0Hw
dominik
Happy Birthday Big Bird! Love ya!
Kris
We're getting there baby! Keep the Faith. 143
Susan
I dont know you, but donated 10 bucks, its not much but i hope it helps. Get Well
Confuzion
whoop whoop mmfwcl
wikked kitty
Mike... I have known you since forever. We lost touch over the years so imagine my surprise of seeing this. Something to put a smile on your face.. I am a Mom!!!! I love you Mike. Friends now, always, forever.
Rebecca Beasley
Youre a strong person Mike, God will get u through this bro, love u man
Gordon Watson
Whoop Whoop Love you forever!
Jason Couch
hi woo! I love you!!!! :-]
~Lauren Couch
To the Love of My Life. We're gonna get this done! I'll be with you every step of the way. I Love You so much. 143. Whoop Whoop. -Susan
Susan Couch
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Mike Young
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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