November 15, 2025
Giving Tuesday is December 2. I am reaching out to share my sincere gratitude and give you an update on how you can get involved on this HUGE day of giving.
On that day, the medical fundraising nonprofit Help Hope Live will cover the credit card fee for donations made in my honor.
Expenses have risen and staying on budget is a priority. A contribution can help me with the funds needed for my transplant medications and expenses of doctor visits, tests and other medical needs.
I want to thank you for the role you’ve played in my fundraising. Thanks to you, I’ve been able to cover so many major medical costs over the past year.
But I still need your help. That’s why I want to thank you in advance for adding December 2 to your calendar and making a donation on that day. To make a donation, go to https://helphopelive.org/campaign/5201/ .
Please make checks payable to HelpHopeLive in my honor in the memo. Your donation is tax deductible and goes to help me. You can also use a credit card to donate and Help Hope Live is not charging a donation fee on Giving Tuesday.
Asking for a donation is hard but, I’m eternally grateful for the love and support from my supporters. Having my health helps me take on life with a good attitude, smiling every chance I get. When we are sick it can bring out the worse in us. I need strangers, friends, and family to, be merciful, generous, and kind to help me along this journey of life. If you can’t donate, please pray for me.
Thank you,
Brent Lauffer, for My Family too
December 3, 2024
Thank you for reading, I wanted to share some information with you. My kidney team doctors say that my transplanted kidney has cellular-mediated rejection. My transplanted liver is doing well. I continue to be followed by my transplant team. While I experience the challenge, I try to stay positive. I do acrylic painting of flowers and nature as it is a healthy outlet for me. I also volunteer time to help elderly and disabled individuals at the Leetsdale high rise. Thank you for your prayers; would you consider a financial donation? Medical expenses to increase, your support is greatly appreciated.
May 4, 2020
Thank you for following me through my journey pre and post transplants of liver and kidney. I face many challenging days and again I have been facing the challenge of cell mediated antibody rejection of my transplanted kidney.
This is very serious, and my doctors have been following me very carefully by monitoring my kidney biopsy lab work. As a result of this type of rejection, I just went through a 2-week intensive treatment at Allegheny General Hospital in April to combat the rejection. I am happy to report that my numbers are looking so much better.
Would you consider supporting me by giving to Helphopelive in my honor to help me meet my ongoing medical expenses and treatments? Thank you for your prayers and support!
November 28, 2018
Some of you may know that I am currently having cell-mediated rejection of my transplanted kidney. As a result I am going through an intensive treatment which hopefully will halt the rejection and save my kidney. The treatment plan involves 4 steps of special medications targeting the rejection. I am currently in the first step which is a high dose steroid treatment. Once it is completed I will have the following 3 steps. Please pray for me. This treatment plan requires some very expensive medications which are not totally covered by my insurance.
January 21, 2018
One Year Ago, Brent, You Received Your Liver and Kidney Transplants! We are so thankful that this first year has been a year of healing and learning to live! ☺ GO! Explore! Discover! Know that the Lord Jesus Christ always leads, guides and directs us! ☺ We Love You! Mom and Dad
December 16, 2017
What a YEAR! :) Oh how GOD is GOOD! I am so very thankful for life and the loving and caring donor from whom I received my LIVER and KIDNEY. I wake every day with a heart filled with gratitude and a desire to give back by living with love for others! Thank you for your prayers and support! :)
November 28, 2017
It is exciting to be getting a little stronger every month; thank YOU for your prayers and support! God Bless YOU! ☺
August 20, 2017
☺ We had a wonderful fundraiser and ORGAN Donor Awareness Block Party 4 Hope in my hometown of Leetsdale, PA 15056.
☺ Even with rainy weather people came out and supported our event. THANK YOU! :)
June 27, 2017
Soon I will be going to The Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center for a checkup; it is so amazing to be post-transplant after all those years of being SO SICK! ☺
March 25, 2017
As I continue to recover, I'm sooOOO thankful for my family and friends and THOSE WHOM I'VE NEVER EVEN MET! God bless you and thank you for your help! :)
March 16, 2017
Here I am at 2 months pictured with George. HE RECEIVED the other KIDNEY! I think that's what made him so tall. :)
March 11, 2017
In The Eighth Week, Feeling AMAZING! Since, I had that disease all of my life, I am experiencing NEW LIFE!
The ORGANS are doing well; Thank You for Praying and Giving! GOD bless YOU! :)
March 4, 2017
Brent is now home in Pennsylvania from Cleveland. Brent is recovering well from his liver and kidney transplant at the Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center. He must take great care of himself and his dad, Doug Lauffer, is on family medical leave from Community College Beaver County Pennsylvania. Please pray for the patient and the caregiver alike! :-) And, thank you for being so life-affirming.
February 21, 2017
ღ*✿⊰♪ ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ~ Week 5, alive and healing in Cleveland ~ ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ღ*✿⊰♪
"It is amazing to wake up and NOT feel sick and actually be hungry and have to "pee".
Before my transplants my daily routines were really "downers" but NOW I am coming along. I AM ALIVE AND HEADED TOWARD A REAL LIFE AGAIN! ☺
Rejection of the organs is something that my medical team must help manage. Rejection can not be felt; it is measured through my blood work and if need be a biopsy.
Please continue to pray and THANK YOU for your support!
January 24, 2017
As I now LIVE, having RECEIVED my LIVER and KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS, thank YOU for your HELP, you give me HOPE for a bright tomorrow! GOD BLESS YOU for your prayers and support! ~Brent to dad & mom to share a Help HOPE Live update~
January 23, 2017
Update as of Sunday evening, January 22: Brent had dialysis Sunday morning because of high potassium levels that couldn't be controlled with medication. The liver is continuing to work and the new kidney is putting out urine!!!
They were able to take the breathing tube out Sunday evening and wake Brent up. Brent was able to talk to family. He was praising God for being alive and expressed gratitude for all the prayers and support.
January 21, 2017
3:00 PM Update: Transplants are competed... Brent is on his way to health! He'll be kept in the ICU at Cleveland Clinic for a few days, then likely a week in-patient. After that, Brent will reside in The Transplant House in Cleveland for a month or two when he'll be in therapy and recovery.
It will then be an arduous journey until Brent is living the life he wants. By the grace of God Almighty he will do it!
Our thanks to everyone for their prayers and financial support!!!
January 21, 2017
9:00 AM Update: Brent has started surgery again for the kidney transplants, which is expected to take about 4 hours.
January 21, 2017
8:00 PM update: The liver transplant is now complete and it appears to be functioning (!). The doctors have decided to wait until tomorrow morning to transplant the kidneys.
Brent is stable and still under sedation. His parents were able to see him - and said his color looks better already.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
January 20, 2017
TODAY IS THE DAY! Last night, after receiving the call that a match was finally found for his kidneys and liver, Brent raced with his parents to the Cleveland Clinic. After overnight dialysis, the 10-12 hour transplant surgery began minutes ago (about six hours for the liver and four hours for the kidney). Prior to surgery, Brent wanted to express his thanks to those who continue to prayerfully support him in this life-changing operation. Your prayers and financial support are urgently needed.
January 2, 2017
As I begin 2017, I have am grateful for the Help my family and friends give me every day. I have HOPE that I will be transplanted this year! Live. I am alive and I live everyday; THANK YOU LORD JESUS! ☺
November 25, 2016
During the holidays and year-end parade of ask requests; may I ask you to consider me? THANK YOU for any consideration! :)
September 28, 2016
Bands 4 Life Bands 4 Brent™ exceed my expectations more than I could have ever asked or thought! ☺
Thank you for praying, volunteering, working at and giving! We have exceeded our goal of a net of $30,000!
September 8, 2016
BAND 4 LIFE BANDS 4 BRENT- September 17th
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Autographed Guitar Raffle
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GREAT SURPRISES!
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September 8, 2016
NEWS! NEWS! NEWS!
Saturday, September 17th! Mark your calendars for an evening of terrific music featuring-
MOJODIA & THE FIREBALL HORNS
ANGEL BLUE BAND
THE MUDSLINGER BAND
SILENT PARTNER
September 8, 2016
Saturday, September 17th- The BANDS 4 LIFE BANDS 4 BRENT concert will feature MOJODIA & The FIREBALL HORNS, a classic rock band with horns; ANGEL BLUE BAND, a blues band; The MUDSLINGER BAND, which plays a wide variety of music; and SILENT PARTNER, a classic rock band. The evening promises to be filled with a variety of fantastic music, fun and inspiration!
September 8, 2016
BANDS 4 LIFE BANDS 4 BRENT- Saturday, September 17th. Get your tickets today!
A concert featuring four bands will raise money for the medical expenses of a Leetsdale man who needs liver and kidney transplants and raise awareness of the need for organ donors and support for caregivers. The inaugural Bands 4 Life Bands 4 Brent event is scheduled from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the CCBC Athletics and Events Center, also known as the Golden Dome, on the campus of the Community College of Beaver County in Center.
August 24, 2016
Come to my concert Sat. Sept. 17 at CCBC DOME, 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061
bands4brent.eventbrite.com
July 19, 2016
Please Check out My Website; Let Me Know How I can Improve! ☺
www.brentlauffer.com
July 12, 2016
Bands 4 Brent benefit concert is Saturday September 17, doors open at 5:00. I'm really excited about the event. People will also learn about organ donation and caregiver support. See my NEW website! BrentLauffer.com
June 1, 2016
Visual Communications Students at Community College Beaver County, Pennsylvania made a PSA (public service announcement) to promote my need! ☺ Thank You CCBC Students! ~Brent, Class of 2006~
May 10, 2016
As I wait, The Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center, says ~9 months, I'm encouraged by the outpouring of love and support. Students at Community College Beaver County are working on public service announcements for me! WOW!☺
April 1, 2016
Right Now, Brent is having a lot of issues; please pray! He began kidney dialysis this week and also had to have two units of blood. Before he can get the "pager" he will soon have a tooth pulled. ~Doug & Vicki Lauffer~
February 2, 2016
Everything that is happening right now to promote my need for liver and kidney transplants is amazing.
I am so blessed by the love, prayers and support of so many people, most of them, I have never even met! God Bless YOU ALL! ☺
January 16, 2016
Son, so many people love and pray and believe that you will be WELL! Stay UP! Love, Dad and Mom
January 16, 2016
Brent, now that you also need a kidney transplant, in addition to your need for a liver, makes us more fervent than ever to storm the heavens on your behalf! We love you so much and we are inspired every day by your faith in The Consubstantial Holy Trinty! + + + dad and Mom
December 3, 2015
UPDATE- I just learned they are now thinking I might ALSO need a kidney!! in addition to a liver transplant where a living donor is needed. This is a challenge I cannot face alone. I need your help! PLEASE CONSIDER AN END-OF-YEAR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION.
November 8, 2015
Brent Jacques as you enter into a phase of the whole transplant process, we are trusting the Lord to continue to lead and guide each step of the way. God is indeed Good and we glorify Him! ~ Mom & Dad
July 28, 2015
Throughout the month of July I have been receiving encouragement through cards, letters, messages and calls. It has been tough to "Stay UP! :) " but I'm going to be positive! Thank you for your prayers!
June 22, 2015
Father's Day 2015 I went to The Unofficial Guide to Fatherhood book signing with dad. It was wonderful! ☺ www.ccgf.org thank you for hosting the event!
June 19, 2015
☺ On June 18, 2015 my newest nephew was born, Elijah Matthew Furay! ☺ I am so happy for my sister Laraine and her husband Matthew Furay. They will make a great mom and dad. God Bless Them! ☺ By God's Grace & Mercy & the Prayers & the Generosity of my support network of people like YOU, I'll Be AROUND TO ENJOY this BOY! We'll Fish, Hike, Camp, Paint and more! ☺
April 18, 2015
My DAD, Doug Lauffer, his book out in time for Father's Day, The Unofficial Guide to Fatherhood, would make a great gift! ☺ His proceeds will help me! Thank you dad for being... well dad... ☺ THE BEST! ☺
April 14, 2015
Thank you for the encouragements this winter; the harder the winter, the sweeter the spring! ☺ God Bless You All!
February 9, 2015
It has been so cold here in Western Pennsylvania!
But, my heart is warmed by all of the well-wishes and encouragements from you!
We are hoping to have some fundraising events in the spring and summer.
It is so wonderful to have such a supportive family/friends who encourage me with prayers and support. Your love, care and concern is such a service!
Thank YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH and God Bless You-All! ☺
As my Aunt Cindy says, "Life is for service!".
December 23, 2014
ღ╭•⊰✿*~ Merry Christmas & Happy New 2015! ~*ღ╭•⊰✿*ღ
Thank You for all of the prayers, encouraging words and support!☺
December 4, 2014
Please consider bidding on a painting. I had to add more! ☺ God Bless You! Do NOT forget to sign the Guest Book, I LOVE THE ENCOURAGING MESSAGES! ☺
November 15, 2014
☺ I am auctioning some of my paintings, which you can view by clicking on the flyer below. The auction will stay open until December 20 and we will update the amounts here weekly. Please send your bid to [email protected]. Remember to note which painting you are bidding on. Also, thank you for signing my Guestbook and for considering a donation! ☺
November 6, 2014
As I am in a new month, November, 2014, I just want to thank everybody for their prayers and support. A special shout out to my mom and dad, Doug and Vicki Lauffer for all that they do for me; this website, trips to the Cleveland Clinic, financial, emotional and spiritual support... thank you and thanks to everybody!
October 21, 2014
I have discovered that I love to paint! I have developed a passion for tapping into my imagination to find a new way of making things happen on canvas. I enjoy working with acrylic and oils to paint florals, scenes from nature, and water scenes. If you would like a custom painting, please let me know.” Brent Lauffer: 724-747-5856 or [email protected].
Samples of my paintings can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/485682414811979/
