Mary Powell

Mary Powell is a 59 year-old woman who desperately needs your help. For many years, Mary has been struggling with a severe and debilitating case of congestive heart failure, and her cardiologist informed her that her heart will eventually stop functioning. Mary has undergone numerous medical and surgical procedures, including an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD device. Over the years,her heart has grown weaker and her only option is to have a life-saving heart transplant.

Mary has worked very hard at her career as a nurse for over 24 years. She loves helping people and is a very kind and generous person. Mary grew up in Jackson, MI and graduated from Jackson High School. She then attended Jackson Community College of Nursing where she received her nursing degree. Mary has a 33-year-old son and enjoys spending time with her very first granddaughter, who was born this past October. More than ever, Mary is looking forward to spending more time with her new granddaughter and getting back to the activities she once enjoyed. Mary’s loving and supportive family are committed to seeing her through her upcoming transplant surgery.

Transplants are lifesaving but financially draining. Even with health insurance, Mary will have many uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: high co-pays and deductibles, travel and temporary relocation housing near the transplant center, caregiver expenses, insurance premiums and the costly anti-rejection medications that she will need to take for the rest of her life. These will cost Mary upwards of $3000/month, and she needs your financial support and help!

To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Mary’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southwest Heart Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. If you would like to make a contribution, please click the yellow DONATE NOW button.

Thank you ahead of time for your prayers, support and generosity. Please keep an eye on this campaign page because we will be planning some fundraising events soon and posting updates regularly.

Gratefully,

Mary’s loving family and friends