Brigette Kutz Ruedy

Fighting Heart, Lung, and Kidney failure for 10 years..

My wife, Brigette Reudy, was diagnosed with a rare lung disease (Pulmonary Hypertension) in 2009. PH is a terminal disease that has caused Brigette’s heart and kidney to fail. Throughout the years, she has been on 10 of the 14 therapies that are currently available for the disease. Brigette is in the final stage of her lung disease and her only option to live is a double lung transplant.

My wife and I are on disability and a considerable amount is paid to supplemental insurance, to be able to afford her many specialty doctors and medication. Despite my wife’s constant battle to breathe, fighting fatigue, and her inability to thrive, we’ve taken guardianship of our two grandchildren (ages 3 & 6). Brigette is very active in their schooling and therapy. In addition, she also participates in online support groups for PH and Transplants. Brigette has also led her own support group for PH in her town.

Although Brigette has insurance, there are many costs which will not covered by her insurance. Brigette will have to travel 750 miles for her transplant. She will also have to relocate before the surgery and after the surgery for a minimum of 3 months. The anti-rejection medication that will be necessary for Brigette to live for the rest of her life after surgery is extremely expensive and is also not covered by her insurance.

Brigette needs your help. She cannot do this alone. Family and friends of Brigette Ruedy are raising money for Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses. Donations to Help Hope Live can ease the financial burden of a transplant and allow Brigette to focus on a healthy recovery.

Thank you in advance for your support!