As you can imagine, a transplant is not only major surgery but is also very expensive. Even with insurance, there are many expenses that must be paid out of pocket. Some of these are co-pays, deductibles, travel to and from the transplant center, relocation at the time of transplant for at least three months after transplant and he will be on expensive anti-rejection medications the rest of his life.

To ease this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Charlie’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 South-Atlantic Lung Transplant Fund and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant related expenses only. Please consider making a contribution.

On behalf of Charlie, myself and our family, thank you for your kindness, generosity, support and prayers.