A Good News Update — We are pleased to share our news that Ruth received her gift of Life — her heart transplant — on December 8, 2012. Thank you for your support of our continued need to fundraise. Luz

Even with health insurance, Ruth’s out-of-pocket expenses are astronomical. She has been told in order to be placed on the heart transplant waiting list she needs to raise $2500 for the initial post-transplant anti-rejection medications alone. Ruth will need to take these medications for the rest of her life. Some of her other out-of-pocket expenses are travel, lodging and copays. Fundraising is essential to the overall success of Ruth’s outcome.

To help with these expenses, a fundraising campaign in Ruth’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive (formerly NTAF), a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for nearly 30 years. All donations are tax deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the South-Atlantic Heart Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Your good wishes and generosity are truly treasured and will help Ruth through this difficult time.

With love and appreciation,

Luz Morales, 540-831-9226
Ruth’s daughter