Mickey Dortch

Mickey Dortch is a 54-year-old Air Force Veteran residing in Seymour, MO. In 2001, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The Parkinson’s has been progressing rapidly and has become worse within the past year. There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease. Fortunately, Mickey has been selected to have a non-fetal stem cell transplant to slow down the progression and improve his symptoms. Mickey, who is one of the kindest people you will ever meet, needs our help, because the cost of the stem cell transplant is overwhelming.

Before Mickey’s diagnosis he coached his sons, Chris and Ryan’s little league baseball teams. Mickey also was a little league umpire. Nowadays, Mickey can barely sit through a baseball game without difficulty and is unable to play catch with his grandson, Nickolai. Mickey also loves to fish and golf, but these activities have become all but impossible. Our hope is that the stem cell transplant will improve the Parkinson’s symptoms so that he is able to enjoy these activities again.

After many years of helping others, Mickey needs your help. Insurance does not cover stem cell transplants and everything must be paid out of pocket. Some of these are lab fees, transportation to and from the transplant center (San Diego) and relocation expenses at the time of transplant. In addition, Mickey will have aftercare costs such as hyperbaric chamber, vitamins and other supplements. This is where your support is desperately needed.

Mickey has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility to the full extent allowed by law for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

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

If we can all work together, we can help Mickey have a brighter future and help him get back to doing the things he loves and one day teach his grandson how to play baseball.

Thank you for your prayers, support, and generosity.
Jerrilynn Dortch-Mickey’s wife
319-400-1394
[email protected]