Steven Richberg

Steve Richberg is a 31-year-old man who desperately needs a heart transplant. After developing cardiomyopathy 13 years ago and managing his condition with medication, in March of 2013, he had a stroke due to complications of cardiomyopathy. After many hospitalizations, he was referred for cardiac transplant evaluation and was placed on the heart transplant list. Things were stable until very recently; Due to significant worsening of his heart, Steve is now on continuous IV medications and has been upgraded to status 1B on the heart transplant list. A heart transplant is his only remaining option for survival and he will need help because the cost of a heart transplant can be financially devastating to families.

Steve is a loving husband, and has been married to his High School sweetheart for four years. They have two sons, Steven age 11 and Jaden age 8. Steve coached youth baseball up until he no longer could due to his health. He loves sports and cannot wait until he receives his new heart so he can return to playing sports with his kids.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Steve has lived most of his life in the Kansa City area. He is a 2003 graduate of Blue Springs South School and is currently enrolled in Park University where he earned an Associate’s degree. He is currently working on his undergraduate Degree in Business Management. He is employed at Sprint in Overland Park, Kansas. Steve has a strong support base with his wife, Heather, his two sons, and his family and friends. Collectively, Steven, his family and his friends are committed to supporting him through this transplant.

Transplants are life saving but financially draining. Even with insurance, Steven is facing very high expenses including life-long post-transplant medications of up to $1200 per month, cardiac rehab and 24 hour in home care during recovery.

Steven 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.

Thank you for your prayers, your support and generosity.

Gratefully,

The Richberg Family
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