Jeff Ladd

Dear Family and Friends,

Breathing is something most of us take for granted. I know I did. But when your lungs do not provide the air you need, your body is limited in what it can do. This is what has happened to my loving husband, Jeff Ladd.

In 1999 Jeff was diagnosed with COPD and emphysema. He is no longer able to work or do many of the things he has always enjoyed. His health has declined to the point that his doctors at the University of Michigan Medical Center have told us that his only option is a life-saving lung transplant.

This brings me to the purpose of my letter. Organ transplantation is life-saving, but expensive. Even with insurance, there are many expenses that must be paid out of pocket. Some of these are co-pays, deductibles, and Jeff will be on a life-time of expensive anti-rejection medications. This is where your help is desperately needed.

To help ease this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Jeff’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for over 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Great Lakes Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a contribution today. Your support is crucial! A fundraising committee has been formed and we are planning several exciting and fun events. Any ideas or help you can give is welcome!

On behalf of Jeff, myself and our families, we thank you for your kindness, generosity and prayers.

Shelley Jager-Ladd
269-686-7601
[email protected]