Joseph Dinas

Joe and Lynne Dinas are up against a challenge they cannot face alone. Three years ago, at 45-years-old, Joe, was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and has received treatment at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston Ma. In spite of many medical efforts, Joe’s lung capacity has steadily declined and he now requires oxygen to support any physical activity. Joe has been informed that his only chance at a healthy life is to have a double lung transplant. After extensive evaluations, Joe is now considered an excellent candidate for a double lung transplant and has been placed on the active transplant waiting list.

Joe needs the help of his family, friends and community in order to survive. Over the past 12 years, Joe lost two brothers to this same disease — Nick, age 48 and Gary, age 54.

Transplantation is life-saving, but very expensive. Financing this procedure is a monumental task that Joe and Lynne cannot meet without support. Even with insurance, Joe will have many uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits travel to and from the transplant center and the costly immunosuppressant medications that he will need to take for the rest of his life.

To help with these expenses, a fundraising campaign in Joe’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, and held by HelpHOPELive in the Northeast Lung Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.

Joe and Lynne feel they have already been blessed with a wonderful team of doctors, friends and family throughout this journey. As it continues, your prayers and contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Joe and Lynne Dinas
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