In 1999 Dennis was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Doctors believe he contracted it in the late 70’s when he routinely donated blood and plasma to help pay for his college tuition. Unfortunately, as many of you know, during that time period blood screening and safety measures were not what they are today. Dennis now lives in Nashville, TN and has undergone numerous treatments at Vanderbilt Medical Center; all had proven to be unsuccessful and costly. Dennis’ only chance for survival and cure was a liver transplant, and he was placed on the active transplant waiting list. Dennis finally receive a new liver in late Oct 2014.

However due to the seriousness of Dennis’ medical condition his wife, Connie, and daughter BaLynda have become his primary caregivers. I live in California and provide support from afar. As the sole wage earner for a family of 4, it was devastating to receive the recent news that Dad is no longer able to work. Even with insurance, he will have many uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits and the costly immunosuppressant medications that he will need to take for the rest of his life. Dennis and Connie are up against this financial challenge that they cannot meet alone.

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in his honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the South-Atlantic Liver Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a donation today and click the DONATE NOW button.

Thank you in advance for your support during this difficult time.

Roxanne Bickham
909-917-6857
roxanne.bickham@gmail.com