Andrea Brajak (Rogers)

I am writing to you on behalf of my sister, Andrea Brajak. Besides being the best sister anyone could ask for, she is the loving wife of John Brajak and daughter of Herb Rogers and Alice Lang. Anyone who knows Andrea understands that she is one of the most dynamic, charismatic, loving people you will ever meet. Andrea has the natural ability to draw you in and engage you in such a special way. Her big heart and vibrant personality motivate others to follow her while she leads the way in any task. Andrea is a true firecracker, not afraid to state her opinion with her convictions guiding her along her path!

Andrea is also an excellent artist. Through sculpture and paint, she has the ability to capture the human condition and spectrum of emotion in which people experience. This earned her a scholarship at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to continue exploring her talents in college. Andrea has had several jobs in the helping field mostly working with children in the Day Care setting and managing a residential treatment setting for those adults that suffer from mental health diagnosis.

Unfortunately, for the past several months, Andrea has not been able to work. She is currently awaiting her second heart transplant at Brigham and Women’s General Hospital in Boston, MA. Nine years ago Andrea survived her first heart transplant. One year following the transplant she suffered a heart attack. A stint was placed into her second heart and through hard work and perseverance; she was able to successfully manage eight years. Unfortunately, her condition has worsened and she has been placed back into the hospital for the past three months.

Needless to say, these past few months have been extremely trying for John and Andrea. Although they have insurance, they are facing many uninsured transplant-related expenses. Co-payments, travel to and from the center, hospital parking for clinic visits and for John to stay with Andrea every night have become extremely expensive and over burdensome. Therefore, funding this second heart transplant procedure will be a monumental task. Once transplanted, the expenses will continue in the form of medications, co-pays, and doctor visits to ensure the continued health of Andrea and her precious “gift of life.”

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Andrea’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Northeast Heart Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Your contribution is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much.

Make checks payable to:
HelpHOPELive

Note in memo section:
In honor of Andrea Brajak

Please send to:
HelpHOPELive
2 Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087

For credit card contributions, please call 800.642.8399 or select the DONATE NOW button.

Andrea feels very blessed with loving and supportive family and friends who help in so many ways. Your prayers and contributions are truly treasured and will help us through this difficult time.

Thank you and God bless.

Greg Rogers
513-737-8589
[email protected]