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Evelyn worked for a nonprofit for almost 20 years, helping to raise millions of dollars for the developmentally disabled. She loved her career and helping several charities throughout five states. Her only regret in her life was having picked up that first cigarette at 15 years old. She smoked for 17 years, also having bronchitis at least four times per year. When she quit smoking at age 33 Evelyn became very health-conscious and committed herself to a daily exercise plan. But unfortunately, the damage had been done, and at age 40 she was diagnosed with COPD.
Evelyn realized in her learly 40’s that all the plans she had for the future would need to happen sooner. So, she quit the career she loved and went off to the mountains to eventually open her crafts store and buy her dream home. Sadly, the COPD was aggressive and it began to become more difficult for Evelyn to get to her store every day. Soon the time came when she lost her business and her home.
Now, at 57, Evelyn is on the lung transplant list at Stanford and is working very hard to be in the best possible condition to accept new lungs. She goes to pulmonary rehab twice a week and exercises every day in between. She has two wonderful dogs that make sure she is up and moving!!!
After many years of helping others, Evelyn is now the one that needs our help. Transplantation, medications, treatment and temporary housing near Stanford are all very expensive. Some are not covered by any insurance at all.
Evelyn has chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive in part because HelpHOPELive assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.
For more information, please contact HelpHOPELive at 800.642.8399.
If we all work together we can help Evelyn’s dream to breathe again come true! Please know that your contributions count. With your help, we can ensure that Evelyn only needs to worry about her health and not her finances.
Gratefully,
Carolyn Swift, one of Evelyn’s best friends
Yahoooooo!!! Just had 58th birthday!!! Had a great birthday week...spent some time at the beautiful coast here. Rick and I went to Big Sur for lunch....so beautiful. I will be posting pics on Facebook! Thanks to my bro, Ken, Rick, and all of my beloved friends for all the good wishes and support.
The process of getting sicker and trying to stay strong physically, emotionally and mentally is very difficult. I hope and pray to get that call from Stanford but live my life the best I can daily. Quality of life has changed drastically, but I cherish even the small things I can still do. I will be posting some pics soon!!
Hugs
ev
just a thought...I have always asked two things from the people I love. The first thing is to please, please quit smoking. Or if they know someone who smokes to please help them to quit smoking. I started smoking at 15 and smoked until I was 31. At 40 I began feeling the effects COPD, and by 50 my life drastically changed. The second thing I ask, if you haven't yet, is to consider being an organ donor. I have been an organ donor since I was 21 and still remain so. A donor can save up to five lives and help numerous others with the other types of transplants.
I hope you are all well. My next Stanford appointment is May 13th, I will be doing the pulmonary function test and sitting down with the transplant doctors to see if I'm ready to be moved up on the list.... so just hope.
love as always
ev
I appreciate any help as I can get. It has been a very long road to get here, and I want to prepare for this miracle if it actually happens.
Thanks for reading my story. I will update my page often!
My dear friend.....I know it is a rough journey you are on, but keep the faith and continue your fight. You Will succeed! We are all pulling for you. Love,
Avery Anderson
Hi Love, There's a long road ahead and you've crossed the a long road to get to this point. U are the Strongest person I know. Fighting to stay healthy is your best strength.
Keep on fighting until the lungs come. AND THEY WILL!!!!
Love Rick
Rick Gray
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In honor of Evelyn Marie
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2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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