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Brenda spent weeks in the hospital hoping to recover, however she took a turn for the worse and was placed in the hands of Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, where surgeons removed her diseased heart during an emergency surgery. Brenda is now living with a temporary “artificial heart” and she is hooked to a machine 24/7 that is keeping her alive. Her artificial heart is only temporary, and Brenda must receive the gift of life through a lifesaving heart transplant — or she won’t survive much longer.
Even with health insurance, Brenda’s upcoming transplant will be a tremendous financial burden. From co-pays and deductibles, to travel and temporary relocation fees in order to be near her transplant center, the out-of-pocket medical expenses will quickly add up. Brenda is required to hire a caregiver both before and after her transplant, which is expected to cost up to $10,000 per month. Without a designated around-the-clock caregiver, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center will not list Brenda on the “active” transplant list. Brenda will also be required to take anti-rejection medications for the rest of her life, and her expenses will continue for her lifetime.
To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Brenda’s 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 Southwest Heart Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your continued prayers, generosity and support in helping Brenda receive the gift of life through a heart transplant. She is very hopeful and most grateful for any donation, no matter how big or small.
With sincere gratitude,
Susan Perkins, Brenda’s dear friend
(714) 393-4925, ssnandrew@yahoo.com
Hello Brenda! I just spoke with you a couple of hours ago when you called about renting an apartment. We spoke about your medical condition, and the hope that you have for your future. I told you at the end of our call, "Speaking with you made it worth coming to work today." I told my daughter about you after work, she googled "Brenda artificial heart," and found this site. You're an inspiration and we will be sending you positive thoughts as you go through this journey.
Laura and Brianna Poteat
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Brenda Barker
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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