Raymond grew up in Anderson, SC. We have been married for 37 years. We have two daughters and four grandchildren. After working 34 years at Michelin Tire, Raymond has become physically unable to work due to his need for continuous oxygen. Raymond’s only chance at watching our grandchildren grow up is by having this transplant and the only way we can do this is with your help.

Transplants are life-saving but financially draining. Raymond and I will incur major out of pocket expense to relocate temporarily to Durham, NC for six to twelve months to be close to Duke Medical Center; this is a requirement for transplant. Even though Raymond has medical insurance, some medications aren’t covered and can cost several thousand dollars each month. He will have to take these anti-rejection medications for the rest of his life. The transplant team has told us that we need to raise $10,000 in the next three months in order for Raymond to be placed on the active transplant list.

To help with the financial burden of Raymond’s uninsured expenses, 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-Atlantic Lung Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a contribution.

Thank you all for your prayers, support and generosity. Keep an eye on the website because we will be planning some fundraising events soon.

Words cannot express our gratitude. Matthew 25:40

Kathy Collier
864-934-0319, [email protected]