Gretchen Levi

Gretchen Levi is a 53-year-old loving mother of three, who is very ill. She was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis in the early 80’s and has had symptomatic flare-ups on and off for the past thirty years. About 3 years ago, Gretchen’s illness has progressed very aggressively, completely taking over her body and immune system. Her liver was tremendously affected by the hepatitis, and Gretchen was unfortunately diagnosed recently with cirrhosis of the liver. She is now in end-stage-liver-disease, or liver failure and also experiences a condition known as ascites, where fluid builds up in the abdomen and causes Gretchen to undergo a procedure called paracentesis twice per week. Gretchen undergoes extensive medical supervision and testing, which checks on her liver stability and overall health. These medical treatments and procedures help Gretchen sustain her daily life while she is in liver failure, however she will soon need a lifesaving liver transplant, or her time will quickly run out.

Gretchen grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from Worthing Senior High School. She went on to Houston Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Business and later met her husband Kevin. They have three beautiful and supportive children together, who are committed to seeing their mother through her transplant. Despite her diagnosis, Gretchen worked for over 34 years at Chevron’s Corporate, and was a very diligent and dedicated employee. She was forced however, to take a medical leave of absence due to the progression of her illness, and more than ever Gretchen wants to return to her old self through a lifesaving liver transplant!

After many years of being an active mother to her children and helping others, Gretchen is now the one who needs our help. In preparation for her liver transplant, Gretchen’s out-of-pocket medical expenses are quickly adding up. Medical appointments, hospital stays, travel and lodging fees, co-pays and deductibles, health insurance premiums, and lab fees are quickly adding up. Even with health insurance coverage, Gretchen is facing very high expenses, and will also be required to take costly post-transplant medications for the rest of her like.

Gretchen has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility to the full extent allowed by law 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 Donate Now button.

For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

Thank you for your prayers, support and generosity. Keep an eye on Gretchen’s campaign page because we will be planning some fundraising events soon and posting updates regularly.

Gratefully,
Gretchen’s loving children, family and friends

Thank you for your support!