February 24, 2016

Wow - what a fantastic effort by all volunteers, cooks and attendees in making Kevin's fund raiser dinner a huge success! Thanks to all who donated and participated. It means so very much and is greatly appreciated!

December 8, 2015

Patty's Lazy Susan's can now be viewed and purchased on Kevin's page. See the link below! They really are pretty terrific.

October 25, 2015

Check out Kevin's photo albums below! We've added pictures from the Coastal Zumba class that have been so terrific in supporting the Kards 4 Kevin Campaign! Thank you team!

October 7, 2015

As a strapping seventeen year old varsity ice hockey player, Kevin was suddenly struck by an orphan disease known as “short gut/bowel syndrome." He had to have almost all of his small intestine removed. From that day forward, he must receive his nutrition via an intravenous process. Every evening, Kevin has had to ‘hook up’ to his Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for 11-12 hours a day in order to survive!

Fast forward thirty seven years. Medical technology that was only a dream when this happened is now an available reality. And thank goodness, because after all these years of handling the very medication that keeps Kevin alive, his liver has had enough. He needs a new one -- as well as a small intestine and possibly a pancreas. Kevin is listed on the National Transplant recipient list awaiting a potential donor.

We are all grateful that medical technology has progressed to the point where Kevin now has a chance to live! These multiple transplants would extend his life appreciably. Make no mistake, though -- this will not be a walk in the park! Following surgery, Kevin will have to spend 5-6 months away from home – near the transplant center in Georgetown, DC. This is mandatory in order for him to stabilize and recover. Overall out of pocket expense is expected to initially be in the $30k-$50k range. He will be remote from his immediate family much of the time, far from his home, his life, his own bed, his puppies, fighting to save his very life. It will be a physical and mental challenge that most of us will never know.

But we are confident that he will make it -- with the help of his family and friends. Any help that you can offer would be incredibly appreciated!