Dear Family and Friends,
I am writing this on behalf of my husband Frank Acker. I would like to tell you a little bit about him. Frank is a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He has a terrific sense of humor and can always make you laugh. He is a very special and caring person. His family is very important to him and he adores his grandsons. He was involved in Boy Scouts and was an assistant coach in soccer. He is also a member of the Masons. Frank worked in construction most of his life. He loved his trade and loved being outdoors. He has always been a hands-on person, taking on whatever task needed fixing whether it was for family or friends. He always puts others first. You could always count on him to be there if needed.
Frank was diagnosed with COPD, a life-threatening lung disease, in 2001. He was determined not to let it get the best of him. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Little by little his breathing has been getting worse. He is now at the point that breathing, a simple act which most of us take for granted, has become a major struggle for Frank. This is very difficult for him but he does not let it get him down. He was recently referred to Tampa General Hospital by his pulmonary doctor, for evaluation. Frank has just been placed on the lung transplant list which will give him the special gift of life. It is very overwhelming. Frank hopes that someday in the near future he will be able to help take care of his family again and be able to enjoy his grandsons. He has a lot of living left to do and would like to be able to make a difference in a positive way.
Unfortunately, even with medical insurance, the cost of transplantation is monumental. It is an expense that our family cannot meet. There are so many uncovered expenses, such as immune suppressant medicines which he has to take for the rest of his life, pre and post transplant expenses not covered by the insurance and traveling/lodging necessary during pre and post transplant.
To help ease this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in his honor has been established with HelpHOPELive for his uninsured expenses. HelpHOPELive is a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for more than 25 years. Thank you for your consideration of a tax-deductible donation.We have been very blessed with a wonderful support group in our family and friends. Your financial gifts, as well as your prayers, will be greatly appreciated and will help us through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Cathy Acker
305-248-9611

Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. This campaign is administered by the HelpHOPELive, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing fundraising assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients. Information: 800-642-8399.
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