Ovuke McCoy

UPDATE: I received my NEW heart in July 2018
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Help, Un-Break My Heart for 2018!

Since the progression of my disease, I have not been as active or able to enjoy these activities as I would like. I pray and desire for a better quality of life. My faith in God sustains me and I continue to be involved in church to serve others. Although I am slowing down, I take one day at a time by living life to the fullest. God has a way to slow you down to see who HE really is. “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord – Psalms 27:14”.

Even with insurance, I face significant out-of-pocket expenses. Surgical costs, post-transplant care, and needed medications will be very costly.

As challenging as it is to ask for help, I am sharing my story because I need your support. I cannot do this alone.

Donations to Help Hope Live can help ease the financial burden of a transplant and will allow me to focus on a healthy recovery alongside my family and friends. Help Hope Live is a national nonprofit that specializes in engaging communities in fundraising campaigns for people who need a transplant or are affected by a catastrophic injury or illness. Since 1983, campaigns organized by Help Hope Live have raised over $131 million to pay patient expenses.

Make a donation right now by selecting the GIVE button. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and all funds raised will be used to offset medical expenses as part of the Help Hope Live Southeast Transplant Fund.

Please visit my Help Hope Live website for updates and information pertaining to any upcoming fundraisers. Leave a message on my guest book so I know you were there! I also invite you to visit my caringbridge page: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ovuke.

With my new heart, I have so many life goals that I plan to accomplish. I am extremely grateful for your financial support, words of encouragement, and prayers!

Thank you,
Ovuke Emonina McCoy
[email protected]
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For more information on the following:

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
www.4hcm.org

United Network of Organ Sharing

UAB Transplant Program
Article: http://www.uab.edu/news/health/item/9088-significant-increase-in-transplants-in-2017-helps-fuel-national-record

UAB Heart Transplant
https://www.uabmedicine.org/patient-care/treatments/heart-transplant

Alabama Organ Center- Donate Life
http://alabamaorgancenter.org/

Transplant Costs
https://transplantliving.org/financing-a-transplant/transplant-costs/