Jared Lucas

Dear Friends and Family,

As many of you know, Jared Lucas was able to receive a kidney transplant on March 29, 2011. The surgery and recovery went much better than expected and Jared has been able to enjoy life with his family more than he ever thought possible. However, as he was approaching his two year transplant anniversary, things changed.

Over the past few months, Jared had been feeling all of his newfound energy slip away. After many doctor visits where nothing was found that would explain why Jared was so sick, on April 12th time seemed to stop as he and his wife were told Jared has an aggressive neuro-endocrine carcinoma that had spread to his liver. Jared spent that weekend at home with his family, preparing to fight, getting ready to send this bear into hibernation.

Chemotherapy started as soon as the weekend was over. The 2nd round was to begin last week, but doctors discovered that several readings on his blood work were not right. The doctors found a blockage and/or infection in his liver and possibly gallbladder. Knowing this was too big of a medical problem, the awesome team at St. Patrick Hospital sent him via Life Flight to Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. Jared’s wife and kids packed up the car and drove overnight to be with him. It is not certain how long Jared will have to be in Seattle.

Even with insurance, the family faces many uninsured expenses — expenses which will place a burden on the family finances.

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Jared’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Northwest Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.

Make checks payable to:
HelpHOPELive

Note in memo section:

Please send to:
HelpHOPELive
Two Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road, Suite 100
Radnor, PA 19087

For credit card contributions, please call 800.642.8399 or select the DONATE NOW button.

Thank you in advance for your support during this difficult time.

The Friends of Jared Lucas