Tragically, Donna was diagnosed with Usual Interstitial Pneumonia, an incurable form of pulmonary fibrosis. Just a few short months after caring for another, she could no longer rejoin the workforce and her retirement, that time of life that we all look forward to and work so hard for, has been given a twenty-four month expiration date. Donna, now on oxygen 24/7, requires assistance for even the smallest day-to-day chores. Her disease and susceptibility to infection have isolated her socially and kept her from being close to her six fabulous grandchildren.

There is hope though, as Donna is a strong candidate to receive a lung transplant at the Cleveland Clinic. She is fighting hard and working with her medical team to prepare for this opportunity. But even with her insurance, meeting the cost of this life-saving surgery and anti-rejection medications is a challenge. Having given so much to others, she now has to rely on others for financial help.

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Donna’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a 4-star rated nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the New York Lung Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a contribution today by clicking the DONATE NOW button.

Please share this letter with your family and friends. For someone who gave so much of herself, if we can all give just a little, maybe we can help Donna through this struggle.

Our sincere thanks,
Donna’s Children and Grandchildren