Gloria Patterson

At just 48 years old, Gloria Patterson needs a liver and kidney transplant. Gloria has suffered from ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic and incurable condition which has kept her in pain most of her life. She tried to live as normal a life as possible, but the UC became very debilitating. Last November, Gloria was hospitalized for several months after a particularly bad flare-up of the disease. On February 12, 2015 she was diagnosed with renal disease and started dialysis the very next day. This is keeping her alive. At this point, Gloria’s doctors have said that her only chance of survival is a double-organ transplant.

Gloria grew up in Mt. Pleasant, NC and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. For over 20 years, she worked for Sally Beauty Supply and loved every minute of it. Gloria hopes that a life-saving transplant will help her regain the quality of life she once had.

Despite having insurance, Gloria is also facing the financial burden of transplantation. She will have many out-of-pocket expenses, including travel to and from the transplant center, co-pays and deductibles, and the costly anti-rejection medication she will have to take for the rest of her life.

To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Gloria’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive. To make a tax-deductible donation, click Donate Now.

For more information, please contact HelpHOPELive at 800.642.8399.

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