Michael Minne

Seventeen years ago I was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (a very high grade tumor), and subsequently had chemotherapy and two hip replacements. The chemo damaged my heart and by 2002 I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. By 2004, I had four major episodes of congestive heart failure, one heart attack, and three stints. By the grace of God, I survived. On March 7, 2016 my defibrillator went off three times and I was life-flighted to Denver. While hospitalized, I was evaluated for a heart transplant and my doctors have now told me it is my best hope for survival.

I loved driving a truck and did so for many years. I have traveled all over the US until my heart problems forced me to retire and go on disability. I am hopeful that a transplant will give me my life back.

This transplant will save my life, but it is also extremely expensive. Even with insurance, I will have many out-of-pocket costs, including travel to and from Denver for testing, relocation at the time of transplant, anti-rejection medications, lab fees, and more. All of this presents a challenge I cannot meet without your help.

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in my honor has been established with Help Hope Live, 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 to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Midwest/West Heart Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

Thank you for your prayers, support and generosity. Please help if you can. My life depends on it.

Sincerely,

Michael Minne
307-259-0166
[email protected]