Jason Johnson

Jason is a 37-year-old father who was diagnosed with stage four liver disease (cirrhosis) caused by NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis). He is in need of a life-saving liver transplant and has been listed since August 2015 with the University of Utah transplant team in Salt Lake City. He is getting progressively worse and as of two weeks ago, Jason was one point away from reaching a MELD score of 35, which would place him high on the list for transplant.

Jason is a loving father to his 10-year-old son Dayton and has been married to Ashli, his best friend and the love of his life, for over six years. He and his family are looking forward to life post-transplant and to a long and healthy life together.

This transplant will save his life, but it is also very expensive. Once Jason gets his transplant, he will need to live in Salt Lake City near the hospital for up to two months in order to go in for follow-up appointments and blood work three times per week. Along with finding temporary housing, there will be many other financial burdens associated with transplantation that insurance will not cover, including co-pays, doctors’ appointments, tests, and medication.

In order to help with these expenses, a fundraising campaign in Jason’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live. To make a tax-deductible donation, click Donate Now.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

Sincerely,

Family and Friends of Jason Johnson