Laura Toby

Dear Friends, Family and Community,

Six years ago, our sister, Laura Toby was diagnosed with PSC (Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis). A year after this, she was diagnosed with Melanoma (Skin Cancer). While she’s beaten the melanoma, the only thing that will help Laura is a life-saving liver transplant.

Laura is the loving wife of Chris Toby, committed mother of Grace (8), daughter, sister, aunt and good friend to many. Many of you know her as a former Alderson girl growing up in the Centerville school system, others from her years working as a camp counselor for the Richmond Parks Department, and still more of you know her as a dedicated 6th grade teacher at Test Intermediate School in the Richmond Community Schools. Throughout her life, Laura has been so involved in our community, and now she needs our help.

Even with insurance, there are many expenses related to the transplant that must be paid out of pocket. Some of these are co-pays, deductibles, travel to and from the transplant center and relocation expenses at the time of transplant. In addition Laura will be on a life-time of very expensive anti-rejection medications.

A fundraising campaign in Laura’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 Great Lakes Liver Transplant Fund, and are administered for transplant-related expenses only. For those who are able and would like to contribute, select the “Donate Now” button or see the “Mailing a Check?” instructions on this page.

To help achieve our fundraising goals, a variety of events are being planned in Laura’s honor. If you would like to help or have any questions please visit us at TobyTuff.com.

On behalf of Laura, Chris, Grace and our family, thank you for your kindness, generosity, support and prayers.

With sincere gratitude,

Julie Gordy, Kristin O’Laughlin and Rebecca Lee
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