Shannon King

Shannon is 56 years old and lives in Oklahoma City.

Born in Weatherford, Oklahoma, he has lived in Oklahoma all his life except for a period of 23 years when he worked in Dallas, Texas. When he was 18 years old, he tried to join the Army but learned he had juvenile onset macular degeneration. By the time he was 21 he was legally blind. He didn’t let this stop him though and quickly set out on a new path. He got into body building, nutrition, weightlifting and martial arts. Then, in his mid-30’s he was diagnosed with Alpha-1. It has progressed to the point of severe COPD and he is now in need of a double lung transplant. Through all of his hardships Shannon has maintained a positive, loving attitude, always there for anyone who needs a friend — or even just a friendly smile. Please take a minute to view his Family Album and meet a few of the people who have been so important in his life.

Shannon is so thankful for Help Hope Live and he wants to thank everyone who has donated to this wonderful program to help him get a new start on life.

Family and friends of Shannon King are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Shannon has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.

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

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