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The Heart Transplant has been a life saving but financially and emotionally draining. Even with insurance, Demond and I are facing very high out of pocket expenses. Some of these are co-pays, deductibles, lab-fees, travel and relocation for at least 16 weeks for during surgery, post-surgery therapy and he will be on a life-time of anti-rejection medications. This is where your help is desperately needed.
Demond has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility to the full extend of the law for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.
On behalf of Demond, myself, our 4 children ages 18 to 4 and our, extended families, thank you for your kindness, generosity, support and continued Prayers.
Jackie Woodruff
865-237-5932
jackiej5112@gmail.com
Today Demond was discharged from the hospital and is headed to Stallworth Rehabilitation Center for intensive physical therapy
Update Demond will be discharged soon to a rehabilitation facility across the street from the hospital to work on intensive rehab to become stronger
Update March 28th Today was the 1st day Demond was able to walk. Thank you for continue prayers
Update pictures in Heart Transplant Album
I apologize for taking so long to update the site with my status.
Since coming home from my Lvad surgery in January. I have had a few setbacks which have place me back in the hospital several times. The challenge has been getting the right settings and medication to work together to get the full benefit from the Lvad.
I am back home and with the new changes we are praying and hoping to have found the right combination. I still am waiting for a new heart as the Lvad surgery was only to keep my heart from getting any weaker than it is. I've been told that I am competing with 6 other people who fit the same criteria as me. Decisions are made on who gets a heart based on status and best fit.
Again, I would like to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support. I hope to have a fundraiser function soon. Hopefully, I can see everyone then. I will keep you posted regarding this event.
UPDATE!! GOD IS SO GOOD! Demond's doctor's released him to go finally go home. We have truly been blessed for family that stepped up faithfully to take care of our kids and household while we where in Nashville we will be forever grateful! Thank so much for all the prayers,calls, texts snd thoughtful cards during this journey. Also we are so greatful for the Vanderbilt Medical Hospital team for everything that they have done. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as the process goes foward for God to bless him with a heart.
Love The Woodruff family
Demond has been moved from ICU and has moved to the Critical Care Unit. He was able to walk a full lap around the floor today. He is making great progress and becoming stronger each and everyday.
Update Demond was able to get up and walk today. So proud of him. I attached a picture to the album on his road to recovery.
Demond is doing well they was able to remove the breathing tube last night so he is breathing on his own now. Thank you for all the calls,texts,love and support.
Thank you for all the prayers! Demond made it out of surgery and is now in recovery.
As Demond and I prepare for the LVAD Heart surgery in the morning, we 1st want to give GOD all the glory for the things that he has done for our family during this journey. Our family has been blessed beyond measure with supportive family and friends who has continued to pray, kept our spirits lifted with words of encouragement. A special thanks to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Heart Transplant Team for being with us every step of the way. So many have donated and blessed us during this journey for Demond to have a second chance of life. We will forever be thankful. My prayer tonight is that GOD will be with the Vanderbilt Medical staff, surgeon, and Demond and our family tommorow morning that this journey will only be the beginning to great things!
I could not help but share this inspiration with everyone. I was looking for a piece of paper today and found my 7 year old daughter's "Dear Santa" letter. When I read it I could not help but breakdown in tears. This took away the all the pain and worries I have been feeling. I am very blessed and lucky to have an awesome wife, 2 sons, and 2 daughters. I uploaded a picture of this letter to my album. I also will tell you what it says:
Dear, Santa
Some people don't believe in you but I have ever since I remember. I'm not telling you what I want for Christmas. I want something you don't see everyday. You see my dad is very ill and has to go really far away for a very long time and if you can I'm asking you to heal him on Christmas Day. Please don't let me down Santa you are my hero.
P.S. If you cannot heal him it is ok. (She then wrote down my name and our address for Santa)
The past couple of months have been very difficult physically and mentally for my family and I. I have taken countless tests along with medication changes in hopes of slowing down my heart failure. We met with doctors this past Thursday to discuss the next steps. Based on my continued increased symptoms and failing test scores. Doctors advised us all medication options have been exhausted. The next step is for me to have the Lvad Surgery. They stated without this surgery my chances of surviving another year are not good, due to my heart's inability to function. The Lvad will act as my heart until I can get a transplant. For those who want to know more about this device. It can be found on the internet under Heartmate II or Lvad pump. We had no idea of this device until it was discussed with us. We are very thankful for this option. I will be admitted into the hospital on Monday (11/30) and the surgery is scheduled for Wednesday (12/2).
The surgery will take 4 to 6 hours. Afterwards, I will be in the hospital for at least 2 weeks and then we have to stay another 4 to 6 weeks in Nashville for rehab and follow-up appointments. From my research (talking with patients, studies, and material) this device should make me feel better than my current condition.
We have been blessed with great friends and family. My family and I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support. We ask that your continued prayers and support as we have a long road ahead.
My appointment on September 1st went well. The doctors placed me on a new experimental drug. The goal of this drug was to slow the process of my heart failure down. Unfortunately, my body has not responded well to this new medication and my symptoms have gotten worse. Initially, doctors wanted to monitor me monthly but they have move my next appointment up to next week due to my condition. I will have a right heart cath and other tests on Wednesday, September 30th. Again, I would like to thank everyone for their continued prayers for me and my family.
First, my family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support. We are blessed to have family, friends, and others supporting us through this experience. Vanderbilt officially placed me on the Heart Transplant List on August 13th. I am scheduled to have my last test on September 1st. This test will allow doctors to see how rapidly my heart is failing which will tells us how soon the LVAD procedure needs to be done. Again, we thank everyone for your continued support and prayers. - Demond
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God’s Blessings continue to uplift you and strengthen you! Love you both so much! Donna & Leonard Swartzfager
Donna & Leonard Swartzfager
Get Better Soon Dearmon
Love Dana & Rose
Dana Jenkins
❤️
Emily Harris
Still praying for you my friend.
Peggy Debton
It was great to hear from you yesterday. You can do this...we've got your back.
Demont Hall
Demond, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers... may God continue blessing you as you get stronger.
Jacquie Griffin
Demond, I am thrilled the surgery went well. I pray your strength grows daily and your daughter's Christmas wish is granted. Lashawn wants to send you a photo of Lizzie and the family. If you will send me your email address to my work email, I will forward it to her.
Kitty McNamara
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep on keeping on! Blessing to you and your family, Demond.
Julie Mong
ALWAYS KNOW THAT BRO ROPER AND I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS
DORIS P ROPER
Love u!!
t.clark
Thinking of you and your family. Have not seen you since high school but wish you a speedy recovery and good health. Prayers going up.
Heather Hart
My prayers are with you and your family Tyrone. May God's healing power bless you.
Bryan Claxton
Demond, Our family will forever be thankful for the irreplaceable role you played in our "adoption story". We were blessed to have you as a case manager and even more blessed to call you a friend. Praying for you and your precious family.
The Gust Family
Demond saying a prayer. I didn't know about these issues. May God watch over you and your family. Darlene Osborne
Darlene Osborne
I was so blessed to have worked with Tyrone years ago when he was just a young kid out of high school. Years later found out he lives a mile away and had a daughter my son age, in the same school. He is just a sweet person, one of the nicest guys and what a beautiful family he has. I'm so glad I stop at the store and took time to talk.. Even if I didn't have my make up on.lol You really learn what's important in life. I pray everyone will pray for him and his family. Also I would have never knew about Helphopelive.
Tracy Dalton and Family
I met Demond through working at one of the local schools. He is an godd man and you can tell he loves the kids he works with. I just heard about his illness and wanted you to know I am praying for him and your family.
Amanda Kinsey
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Teresa Moyers
Tyrone was on my heart heavily a few months back, but I could not find his number. I now know why God laid him on me. Please tell my oldest friend I love him, and I wish I could give more. - Jeff
Jeff D
I'm praying for you and your family.
Valerie Headrick
Love You Nephew - GOD is our Hope - always Praying for you -
georgia woodruff
Demond, sending love & prayers to you and your beautiful family during this difficult time.
Lynnette Tucker
Demond, I am sorry to hear this news. I too have had myocarditis, but luckily they caught it early enough so there wasn't a lot of damage. I will pray for you & your beautiful family.
Peggy Denton
Praying for you Demond.
Seth Gilliam
Demond, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry you all are having to go through this.
Glenda Gibbs
Demond, Prayers for you and your beautiful family.
Jennifer Shelton
Demond our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and Jackie and those precious kids.
Julie Minton
Demond, praying for you and your family, I pray that God will be with you and your family during this time and bless you and your family.
Amy Ball
Prayers for your family. Be strong and let us know if you need anything.
Jennifer Wynn
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