Jeannie Lewis

My name is Jerri Lewis (Jeannie). I was born with a condition called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) and unless I have a transplant, I will not survive.

My kidneys have started to shut down. I am now on dialysis 5 days a week. The life expectancy of a dialysis patient is 5 to 10 years. I have been offered a transplant through Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. There are out-of-pocket expenses that come with an organ transplant that my insurance will not cover. I am responsible for nearly $10K of these that are related to transplantation, housing and post transplant care. The hospital will not move forward until I can show that I’ve fundraised for the money needed. I will be required to stay in Seattle for 6 weeks after my transplant surgery which is a requirement to make sure that I don’t reject the organ and I can begin the healing process.

I am a very active 51 year old mother of 3, and grandmother of 2 beautiful boys. I enjoy spending time outdoors camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, etc… I live in Montana, one of the most beautiful states . However, in my current condition I’m not able to do as much as I would like. I am dying. That is why I am campaigning and fundraising and doing everything in my power to receive this transplant so that I can live a normal healthy life with my children and my grandchildren… Please help me continue my journey and help me write my story of life…

Family and friends of Jerri Lewis are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Jerri has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.

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

Thank you for your support!