Joyce is a loving wife, the caring mother of our daughters Stacey Hunter and BJ Nelson and favorite grandma of 5 wonderful grandchildren. She is a sister, aunt and good friend to many. Joyce was raised in Huntington West Virginia, graduating Cornwall High School. Due to her declining health, she is no longer able to work or do many things she was always able to do. She is on oxygen 24/7 and looks forward to be able to take care of her grandchildren and become an active member of the community as soon as possible.

As you can imagine, the costs of a transplant are enormous and even with insurance, there are many expenses that must be paid out of pocket. Some of these are co-pays, deductibles, lab fees and she will be on a life-time of very expensive anti-rejection medications. In addition, due to my own disability, Joyce’s sister Kim will be coming to stay with us to be her required full time caregiver once she has been transplanted. Our family is now up against a challenge that we cannot meet alone and need your help and support.

A fundraising campaign in Joyce’s 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 Southeast Lung Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

On behalf of Joyce, our children and grandchildren and myself, thank you for your kindness, generosity, support and prayers. God Bless for your consideration.

Larry Waddoups
813-270-2345
joycewaddoups@gmail.com