Bill Soloway

Many of you know that Bill has been managing a congenital heart condition, known as Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, since the mid 1990’s. Over the last few years, his heart function has declined, affecting his livelihood as well as his activities. In March, Bill was placed on standby to receive a heart transplant with a Status 1B, which allows him to wait at home until a donor heart becomes available. The long-term wait in our region is typically a maximum of 90 days, but Bill could be called for transplant at any time.

All of us who know and love Bill understand that it is his greatest wish to get back to cycling, both in the studio as a cycling instructor, as well as our ride leader in the great outdoors. We can’t wait for that day to come. We miss his endless stream of corny jokes, as well as the fastest flat tire changes known to man. Cycling, indoors or out, has not been the same without him!

Although he has been unable to work due to his condition, Bill is also a skilled craftsman who has helped many people realize their visions of a new kitchen, a finished basement, or a beautiful deck. His handiwork is admired by all, and his work ethic and business integrity rewarded him with many satisfied customers. He also loves to travel and before he became so weak, we were fortunate to travel to France to see two stages of the Tour de France! Bill also spent a month in the U.K. visiting his daughter Amanda during her semester of study abroad. Bill is a member of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, and his faith and trust in God have been instrumental in helping him through this journey.

Heart transplants are challenging, complex and costly. Recovery is grueling and lengthy – several weeks in the hospital – and more at home beyond that. Even with insurance, Bill will have many uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits, and the costly immunosuppressant medications that he will need to take for the rest of his life. The situation presents Bill with a financial challenge that he cannot meet alone.

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 Yellow Donate Now button under the picture.

For more information, please contact HelpHOPELive at 800.642.8399.

While Bill is dealing with this unfortunate disease, he has been blessed by the incredible support of a wonderful network of friends, family and community. We want to say “thank you” for being part of our lives and for keeping him (and us) in your thoughts and prayers.

With love and friendship,
Kathy Lynch, Bill’s fiancé