Allen Scott

Allen Scott, commonly known as “Monty” needs a lifesaving heart and kidney transplant. Monty has been enduring the complications of severe end stage congestive heart failure, and his condition continues to digress. Monty, his cardiologists, and care team at Tufts University Medical Center in Boston have come to the point in their journey that the transplant is crucial to Monty’s survival. As a result of his heart failure, Monty’s kidneys have also been compromised, and after extensive medical testing, he has been placed on the active heart and kidney transplant list at Tufts. He has been upgraded to status 1A which allows him to be available to the next compatible donor. Monty is patiently yet anxiously waiting for the telephone call that will soon save his life!

Monty was born in Queens, New York then moved to Rhode Island where he accepted the opportunity to be educated in reputable New England. Monty excelled in his education and in multiple sports throughout high school and later in college. He mesmerized the hearts of many in his small state of Rhode Island. His personality and loyalty to others has made him a local sensation as well as a dedicated friend. Monty was born premature and his mother was told that he would experience heart issues at some point in his life. Although small signs began to show in college, Monty was officially diagnosed with congestive heart failure at the tender age of 36. This began years of medical appointments, hospitalizations, intense medications, and many more challenges for Monty. Despite these trials and tribulations, Monty always remains determined, steadfast, diligent and optimistic in his journey. He works very closely with his team of cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, techs, nurse practitioners, and CNAs; some of the best in their fields.

While Monty awaits his transplant, the out of pocket medical expenses mount daily. Even with health insurance, the co-pays and deductibles, medical bills, clinic visit fees and pre-transplant testing costs quickly add up. Monty may be required to relocate closer to the transplant center, and is required to take lifelong post-transplant anti-rejection medications once he has the transplant. While on disability, facing these financial obstacles have become burdensome and he graciously needs your financial support. Funding a transplant both before and after surgery is very expensive and a monumental task.

To help with the financial hardship of Monty’s uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in his honor has been established with Help Hope Live, 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 to the full extent allowed by law, and are held by Help Hope Live in the Northeast Heart/Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, please click on the yellow DONATE NOW button. For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

This is a life long journey and one that will require learning to readjust to life after transplant for both Monty and his family. Life will be different, but with your prayers and contribution this journey will be more successful for Monty every step of the way! Thank you in advance for your prayers, support, and generosity. Please keep an eye on Monty’s fundraising campaign page at www.helphopelive.org for fundraising events and updates.

Sincerely,
Monty, Nikki, Marquise, Talia, & Apollo The Scott Family, 401.418.3676