Douglas Petrie

One always wonders where life’s road will lead and here we are in the middle of a journey that started last year. In October 2013, Doug was complaining of shortness of breath. After seeing his primary physician, Doug was referred to a lung specialist. The lung doctor gave Doug the diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). We were not alarmed, even though doctors do not know the cause of the disease, because we were told this hereditary condition was slow moving.

In Spring 2014, Doug had a lung infection which sparked a new round of tests and the results were sent to the lung transplant team at Tampa General Hospital. At his October appointment at Tampa General, Doug was informed that he was a good transplant candidate. Doug knows he is in good hands and is joyful for all the small miracles that have happened. He is excited about his future ability to feel well again and to be able to function at full capacity; the rest of us are wondering if we will be able to keep up with him!

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Doug’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, 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, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southeast Lung Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making an end-of-year tax-deductible donation today by clicking the DONATE NOW bar.

We thank you for your prayers and concerns regarding our financial needs. Your donation will be greatly appreciated.

The Family of Doug Petrie

But now, this is what the Lord says—
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters,
I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers,
they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,
you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the Lord your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior
—Isaiah 43: 1-3