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Vertiss grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey and is known for his impeccable work ethic and tenacity to visit everyone he knows. He worked as a truck driver for many years, which allowed him to travel often and gave him many opportunities to visit his family, grandkids and friends that live across the entire east coast. A father to six loving and supportive children, and grandfather to twelve, Vertiss wants to get better and undergo a transplant, to be able to spend more time with his family.
Transplants are lifesaving, but the costs associated with this type of surgery are truly overwhelming. Vertiss can no longer continue to work as a driver, and it has become more difficult for him to visit with family. He undergoes lengthy dialysis treatments three times per week, which keep him confined to an area close to the Mayo Clinic. Vertiss has been on dialysis for over nine years, and is looking forward to a kidney transplant in the very near future. His time is running out and his lifelong goal is to “get back on the road” and continue to be an active part of his family’s life.
Even with health insurance, Vertiss is facing very high out-of-pocket medical transplant expenses. These include co-pays and deductibles, medical appointments, caregiver fees, travel, lodging and meal costs, therapy fees, and medical bills. Vertiss will also be required to take costly post-transplant medications that he will need for the rest of his life. These expenses are adding up quickly to more than Vertiss can handle alone. Vertiss needs your help!
We have 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. Thank you for your continued prayers, support and contributions.
Gratefully,
Vertiss’s loving family and friends
Looking at you from day to day. I see how strong you are. I realize everyday that I am grateful for all you do and has done. I am the lucky one to have you as my dad. I love you. Stay strong.
Catrina Debro
For embodying the strength of our family name, having a contagious smile, heartwarming laugh, and a powerful hug.......I donate to your life, long and prosperous! I Love You Uncle Vertiss!
Sha'ron Powers
Received a mail in donation from the Baldi's.
Doris and Charlie Baldi
we are more than half way there...
love you daddy!!
never met you or your beautiful daughter NesNes but really hope you and your family is blessed with complete healing sending thoughts and prayers for all of you keep the faith
joann fanton
Have never met you sir, but i know how much love your beautiful daughter Vanesa has for you. I will keep you both in constant prayer and may God bless you and keep you favored.
Ralph McDonald
Wishing you well from Vancouver, Washington- hope you get your transplant very soon and you are feeling better.
Christina Mossor
Old man, he never like me and mook mook laughing all the time. I've learned a lot from him and I will continue to be discreet.
Michael Powers
Hope you get what you need for treatment and speedy recovery! God bless!
Pinky
I have not met you personally but have heard so many stories about you from Vanesa. I know that God has you and what is needed will be done. God bless you and your family!
Lynette
Don't know you but any family of Nes' is family of mine! Get well soon!! Keeping you in my Thoughts and prayers!
Ke Lam
I don't know you personally but I do Vanessa. Family is everything and I send prayers from mine to yours. Stay well and love from across the pond. ❤
Linsey
Over 15 yrs ago you were my best friends dad. Now you are My Daddy. Just know how much we love you and will do anything to keep you with us.
Tammy
I'm glad that God has choosen you to be my daddy. I LOVE YOU. You are my hero.
Catrina
Love you uncle I'm there for you
Hassan lewis
My dude. Best uncles in the world. You helped me be a man. And I'll Never forget it. I will definitely push and support you unk
pooh
I love you Daddy!
Nesa
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Help Hope Live
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In honor of Vertiss Powers
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Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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