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In 2009, Fay (Joyce) Bilal, a long-time resident of Winter Haven, Florida was involved in a tragic motor vehicle accident. The aftermath left her with very serious injuries, and we didn’t know if she was going to survive. She was resuscitated several times, and suffered a broken collar bone, multiple rib fractures, and a broken pelvis. Because of the trauma to her body, and her pre-existing heart disease, Fay’s body severely weakened over time, and her organs did not receive proper blood flow. This past February 22nd, things got worse for Fay, and she was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and pulmonary edema. She has been on a ventilator ever since, and is fighting hard for her life. A heart transplant is now her only hope for survival.
Fay started a career as a hairdresser, and later went back to school to be a licensed nurse. Despite developing heart disease in her early 40s, Fay continued to work very hard as a geriatric nurse, and later took on a nursing position in a women’s correctional facility. There she worked with prison inmates and volunteered to mentor and help them through difficult situations. Fay has always been there for others — now it is time to help her receive the gift of life through a heart transplant.
A heart transplant will be lifesaving for Fay, but the costs for this surgery are monumental. Tampa General is requiring our family to raise over $10,000 prior to listing Fay on the active transplant list. Co-pays, deductibles, health insurance premiums, doctor visits, travel and lodging fees are only a few of the out-of-pocket expenses she will face. She is also required to take costly anti-rejection medications for the rest of her life. Due to her constant pain from the auto accident, Fay is unable to work, and her expenses are quickly adding up. Fay needs your help!
To help with these financial challenges, a fundraising campaign in Fay’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, 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 to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Southeast Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your prayers, generosity and support in helping with Fay’s fundraising campaign.
Gratefully,
Aaliah, Zakiyyah and Latifah Bilal, Fay’s loving daughters
Hey Guys Sorry I haven’t updated you on my Transplant....
But the Lord Blessed me to get a Donor and I am doing fabulous... But I still have a long road ahead of me... I hate to keep asking but I am still in need of your help... The medicine that I must take to keep me and my New Heart Health is way out of my means.. I do have some insurance and Family that helps but I still need a little bit more help...
Please keep Donating whatever you can when you can...
Every little bit counts a lot... Lord I Thank You for touching the ones That have already Gave and the ones that will in the Future and even the ones that want to but can’t... Thank You all And God Bless You all
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Hope you reach the goal dollar amount! Every bit counts.Stay Positive!
William Conklin
Soo sorry to hear this (tears)....praying for her and will donate what I can. Be strong for one another, pray daily and show her lots of love.
Kimberly Lewis
My heart is very heavy right now. Ms.Joyce is one of the nicest ladies I know. We are happy to donate what we can. Our prayers for you will continue until you are home and well. I love you all as my sisters.
Kamesha (Payne) Barnes
My prayers are with you...keep up the good fight Ms Faye know that their is nothing to hard for God to bring you out of.
Jessica Bellamy
I love you Dearly mommy stay strong and keep fighting.... we are fighters and I know you got this.
latifah bilal
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Joyce Fay Bilal
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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