Bruce Singleton

Dad. Grandpa. Son. Uncle. Brother. Friend. Talk to his kids, grandkids, mom, nieces, siblings and friends for five minutes and you’ll find out how beloved Bruce Singleton is. You’ll see their eyes light up as they recall his spiritual advice, loving patience, brilliant way with words, wildly witty texts, magical way with a guitar, and endless good humor, even in the face of adversity.

Bruce is 62 years young, especially at heart. He was diagnosed with idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in 2016. His early symptoms were a troubling cough and shortness of breath. He’s the type of guy that would never want you troubled by his condition. He’s more interested in how you’re doing as the doctors and nurses tending to his care learned during visits when he’d bring the team treats and shoot the breeze during assessments. A year ago, his symptoms worsened. Despite his avid attention to staying healthy and doing all he could to maintain his lung health level, his doctors determined that Bruce needed a lung transplant.

As of February 3, 2017, Bruce is now on the list for new lungs and a new start. What a blessing! Bruce and his family and friends feel so blessed to have this opportunity to live! More time with his adorable grandsons Adrian and Cameron, who rely on him to play horsey, share cookies under tents and read them stories. More time to watch his children, Amy and Matthew thrive in their lives. More visits with his two brothers and sister who rely on him for his wisdom and unique sense of humor. A chance to have fun dinners with his 88-year-old mother and help live out her final years in peace, with her family healthy and intact. And more music and laughter with his oldest and dearest friends who are family.

The costs associated with transplants can be overwhelming. Even with insurance, there are co-pays and deductibles, medications and doctor visits, and important therapies and treatments to keep him thriving for many years to come. His out of pocket costs could top $30,000. Bruce has spent his life being the devoted helping hand to others and now he needs your help.

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Bruce has so much still to do. He misses being active with his close family and can’t wait to race around with his grandsons when he has his new lungs! His family needs the light of their lives. His friends and community rely on the hilarious, wise man who stays on call. Bruce wants to again be that indispensable guy who can fix anything, make you laugh no matter the circumstances, and stop whatever he’s doing to come to the rescue. Let’s help him get back there! Help us spread the word; Share Bruce’s story anywhere you can.

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS AND THE TOP OF OUR LUNGS.