Susan LeBel is only 44 years-old, and suffering from a severe lung condition known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. As a result, Susan needs medical treatment, or her medical condition will continue to deteriorate. Non-embryonic stem cell therapy, a treatment where stem cells can help repair lung tissue, is Susan’s safest option at this time.

Susan is a loving mother to her 8 year-old son, Anikan and has devoted her whole life to raising her son with the love and support from her long-time partner and father to Anikan, Tim Percy. Due to her illness and difficulty breathing, Susan is unable to work, and desperately needs your financial help. Susan has worked hard for many years at her job at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital where she was gainfully employed in their food services department. She was loved by all and is known for her willingness to always help others. Her friends would say, “She would give the shirt off her back to help anyone”.

More than ever, Susan is looking forward to watching her son grow up and being there to support him throughout his life. Without medical treatments and therapy for Susan, she may not have this opportunity.

After many years of helping others by providing financial support to local organizations, such as March of Dimes and the American Lung Association, Susan is now the one who needs your financial help. Stem Cell therapy is very expensive and costs will top over $12,000.00. Additional costs including meal fees, air fare, and transportation to and from the Lung Institute are also an additional financial strain for both Susan, and her supportive family.

If we all work together, we can make Susan and her families’ prospects much brighter. Keep an eye on this website because we will be planning some fundraising events soon. Thank you for your prayers, support and generosity.

With sincere appreciation,

Rose M. Sheehan, Susan’s Best Friend