MobilityWorks
Accessibility for all: Helping people connect with who and what matters most
Searching...
No results found. Please try modifying your search.
This past year, Steven’s health has declined as he deals with worsened fatigue, jaundice, severe weight loss and other symptoms. Steve was accepted to the Charleston, SC transplant program and was listed in August 2014 for a liver and, later, a kidney transplant, as well. This required them to temporarily move to Charleston that same month.
Steven stopped working due to his severe fatigue and his wife Alicia is now staying home full time to help care for him and their two daughters. With the temporary relocation to SC, monthly expenses and annual medical co-pays, the family decided to begin fundraising. Steven Autrey and his family are hoping to raise at least $200,000, to help with daily living, medical and transplant expenses.
To help with the financial burden a fundraising campaign in his honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the South-Central Liver/Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please, consider a contribution.
For credit card contributions, please click the Donate Now button.
On behalf of Steven and his family, we thank you in advance for your care, support, and contributions; they are critical to the overall success of his struggle. Please keep checking this page as we will be updating the campaign from time to time and posting information on fundraising events.
With sincere gratitude,
Friends of the Autrey Family
Steven continues to heal beyond expectations and is doing very well! He is so very thankful for all of the support and continued prayers. It is because of these things that he is now able to start a new life. The family plans to return home in June.
On March 14, 2015, we were blessed with the news that someone who had chosen to provide the gift of life was a match for Steven and he successfully received a liver and kidney. He will continue to be monitored over the next few months during his recovery and continued treatment before eventually moving back home to the Austin area. Thank you all for your continued support and prayers!
It Takes a Village!
Briarcliff is inviting friends and family to show the Autrey family that We Love Steve with a neighborhood fundraiser. Enjoy good company, exercise, food, a silent auction and music while supporting the Autreys in their journey for a new liver and kidney for Steven.
What: Trail Walk, Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction Benefit for Steven Autrey
When: Saturday, June 6th, 10 a.m. to 2p.m.
Where: Briarcliff Park, 22003 Kyle Dr., Briarcliff, TX 78669
Please pass this on!
Linda Aldrich lindamaealdrich@gmail.com
Bridget Stevens bridgetstevens@austin.rr.com
Tangalene Wood tangalenewood@gmail.com
On January 8th, we got the call and headed to the hospital. After a long overnight wait, we received word that the organs were not of high enough quality to be viable so we headed home. Thank you all for all of the love, support and prayers. Hopefully, the third time will be the charm.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13
On January 16th, Steve had his monthly labs drawn and he is about the same as last month. He is notably more tired and regularly naps. We are blessed to be in a place where he is able to rest. The girls are struggling with the uncertainty. Please pray for God's peace and heeling. In the past 6 months that my family has been here, I have never felt alone. I feel all of your love and prayers and trust in God's plan for us.
I'm so sorry an update was not posted in October after the last post. Steve did not get a transplant that night because they felt his kidney desease had progressed and that he needed to be evaluated for a kidney transplant as well. It took all of October to go through that process and on October 31st he was relisted as a double transplant. We are told that he sits very close to the top of the list but are now going on two months wait this time around. Steve continues to be tired and does not feel like himself but he is patiently waiting. We thank you so much for your continued support and wish you a Merry Christmas!
They sent us home at 4am today from the hospital and said they would call in a few hours to let us know if the donor was good to go as well. This morning they called and said the transplant is a no go. Steve's kidney numbers have gotten worse and they want to evaluate him for a double transplant and this candidate was not a good match for that. A doctor will follow up today to set Steve up for further kidney testing. Thank you all for your prayers and love. We are satisfied with this decision and know that God knows the way and we will follow.
We just got the call last night. We went to the hospital where Steve had labs drawn to make sure that he is still healthy enough for the transplant. We are now at home and waiting for the call today to make sure that the liver is in good enough condition to be transplanted. If all goes well we expect the surgery to begin this evening. Pray.
We hear the San Antonio fundraiser was a wild success last night!! Thank you so much to Kim, Sanseria and Sharilyn for all of you hard work, love and support!
Steve's kidney test called a creatinine clearance came back with 40 which puts him at Stage 3 kidney disease. They will continue to monitor his kidney decline and will reaccess whether he needs a kidney transplant in addition to the liver when he gets the call. For more information http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/creatinine-and-creatinine-clearance-blood-tests?page=4 - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/steven-autrey-transplant-fund/123364#sthash.g1a6TJFx.dpuf
We just got the call...Steve is officially on the list! They say it can be up to 6 months before we get the call, but we believe it will be sooner. Praise God! We are on way, the next step has begun.
Plenty of tickets are still available for the upcoming event on September 7th. Reservation deadline ends September 3rd so get your tickets today!!
Dinner, Live Entertainment & Silent Auction Update--
Please note that although all 8-top tables are sold out, plenty of general seating is still available.
We have settled in to our new temporary residence in SC. It is a beautiful city, and there are certainly much less appealing places to have have to sit and wait for a transplant. Steven is noticeably more fatigued lately. With the extra humidity and of course summer heat, he tries to stay indoors and rest whenever possible.
We have been here almost three weeks and the loneliness is starting to set in a bit for the girls and for me. Steve doesn't mind much since the social scene is not really a big deal for him. We are very much enjoying getting to spend so much family time together but the girls miss their friends. Not much opportunity to meet kids their age in an apartment and while homeschooling, but we hope to meet some through church and local homeschool groups.
We are so blessed to have this time to spend with each other. Thank you for your love and support.
God bless you and your family. You are in all our prayers at Anderson Family Dental.
Dr. Charles Anderson, Dr. Brett Anderson and
May God continue to bless you with family & friends who support you through this difficult times.
Hope Organic Salon & Spa (Hopie Anderson)
The fundraiser was great. My family was honored to be there. So much credit goes to those young women who planned it (one is my lovely niece!} We are praying every day that the wait is short. Let's get this on the road!!!!
Patricia
To your whole family, please know that Dan, Betty and our families are praying for you. God blesses those who realize their need for him. I know you are being surrounded with God's Love. Love and blessings are being sent your way.
Betty and Dan Scarborough
Russ and Sue Adams Thinking about you. It was so great to see u in June. Will be praying for a short wait.
Russ Sue Adams
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Steven Autrey
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.
Subscribe to this campaign to receive updates.
Accessibility for all: Helping people connect with who and what matters most
Building leading-edge mobility products
One of the largest mobility dealers in the U.S.
Consult with specially-trained pharmacists, get your medications for pickup or delivery and more
All news, and all that matters to you
Your first step to optimized communications
The event for the disability community
Born to connect, empower and inspire the rare disease community.
A mobility dealer for wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment