Adam's Liver Medical Fund
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As a survivor of cirrhosis of the liver, Adam was given another lease on life in the form of a liver transplant at age 26 in December of 1997. This gift of life has carried him in good health for the most part of 19 years now.
However, in the last 14 months, Adam has suffered several mysterious symptoms, such as severe jaundice, severe eczema, lethargy, intestinal poisoning of unknown cause, and insomnia. Some of the top hepatic physicians in the Pacific Northwest have described Adam's worsening symptoms as a "phenomenon of medicine" and are still trying to determine what is causing his condition.
*October '16: The day the recent symptoms became obvious.
Until they can properly diagnose his condition, Adam is frequently undergoing CT scans, liver biopsies, blood tests, and has been hospitalized three times from August 2016 until February 2017 for various difficulties. Adam is faced with the possibility of needing another liver transplant which is much more difficult to survive than the first one.
*January '17: Back in the hospital again with enzymes skyrocketing WAY beyond toxic levels.
Until a cause for his condition can be determined, and in case he needs a second liver transplant, Adam's doctors have asked him to increase his muscle mass and bone density, and avoid exposure to toxins. A high protein diet, weight lifting and fitness training, calcium supplementation, avoidance of toxins, and
stress reduction are critical to Adam's health.
Adam has adopted the high protein diet and has been spending twice as much as usual on food while still only meeting half of the protein goal recommended by his dietician. He has been trying to exercise as much as possible (walking and bicycling), but he needs fitness training and access to weight lifting equipment in order to put on the muscle mass and bone density his doctors require. He has been eating yogurt by the case (literally) and taking calcium supplements.
As a result of increased medical care and hospitalizations, Adam has suffered loss of work. He had to give up his job as a courier because the many hours of driving in city were making him sicker. Also, time spent in the hospital conflicts with his current part-time job as an art teacher for elementary students.
*Part time day job: Teaching art for elementary students. Loving this work and the "young genii" but the amount of hours: VERY part time!!
Adam's discomfort in asking for monetary help has impeded him in starting this campaign for several months. Thus, his debts with rent, electric bill, and other expenses have DRASTICALLY fallen behind!
FUNDING WILL GO TOWARDS expenses not covered by insurance, such as:
- Medications and supplements which are ordered by doctors but can be bought over-the-counter, and are therefore not covered.
-High protein foods and supplements.
-Repair of broken molars as a side effect of liver transplant medication (prednisone).
- Medical supplies that will help him track his symptoms and success (thermometer, scale, etc)
- Transportation to and from the hospital and parking while there, both for Adam and for caregivers who frequently accompany him to appointments.
- Dietary plan involving massive amounts of protein and double the amount of calories.
- Repair of exhaust and window on Adam's car. (Working as a part-time art teacher for children in grade school, Adam must rely on his car which is currently in need of emissions repair and has a broken window. Inhaling exhaust may be a contributing factor to his recent poor health, since the liver processes toxins.)
-Membership in a gym where Adam can get the weight training and fitness instruction he needs in order to gain muscle.
-A lock and helmet for his bike.
-Surcharges for his many prescriptions.
-Help with rent and debt due to loss of income while in the hospital.
On the PLUS SIDE:
- This whole dilema has inspired Adam to write an autobiography about his experience in going through the original transplant process, as well as what he is faced with today.
- Adam will gladly send you a token of his gratitude (perk) in a small form of his artwork.
*May '15: Adam in his natural habitat.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
- Please share the link to this campaign on your choice of social media.
- Prayers, happy thoughts, healing vibes, etc. for Adam's health to recover without the need of another transplant.
- Please consider becoming an organ or tissue donor. For more info, please visit:http://www.lcnw.org/
*In the end, Adam might need your liver, afterall.
EXTRA DETAILS / INFO
about Adam and what he is faced with:
What is now believed to be caused by a birth defect, Adam's immune system was already compromised when he caught a nasty mix of Hepititis B & C in his adolescent years. Regardless that he completely changed his lifestyle, diet, and began his (still current) recovery from all non-prescription /street drugs and alcohol at age 21, the Hepititis in his system quickly developed into cirrhosis of the liver before age 23. After waiting three years altogether, a new liver came to him by transplant on December 17, 1997. This gift of life that he was given has carried him in good health for the most part of 19 years now.
*Christmas Day '97 / post-liver transplant: eight days.
In that time, Adam expanded on his love for the arts participating in haunted house theatrics, video, and filmwork. He went back to school for his GED, studied graphic art for one year at Seattle Central Community College. Later, expanding his education at Cornish College of the Arts, he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Performance Production.
Aside from teaching children's art, Adam continues to work in film as a set designer / dresser, art director, special-effects makeup, and occassionally acts small roles and models for other artists as well.
***THANK YOU FOR READING ~~~
~~~PLEASE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN! ***
*Adam would also like to thank:
- Bethany Rice for her writing & editing skill.
- Javier Caceres for his awesome work (unfortunately, unused).
As a survivor of cirrhosis of the liver, Adam was given another lease on life in the form of a liver transplant at age 26 in December of 1997. This gift of life has carried him in good health for the most part of 19 years now.
However, in the last 14 months, Adam has suffered several mysterious symptoms, such as severe jaundice, severe eczema, lethargy, intestinal poisoning of unknown cause, and insomnia. Some of the top hepatic physicians in the Pacific Northwest have described Adam's worsening symptoms as a "phenomenon of medicine" and are still trying to determine what is causing his condition.
*October '16: The day the recent symptoms became obvious.Until they can properly diagnose his condition, Adam is frequently undergoing CT scans, liver biopsies, blood tests, and has been hospitalized three times from August 2016 until February 2017 for various difficulties. Adam is faced with the possibility of needing another liver transplant which is much more difficult to survive than the first one.
*January '17: Back in the hospital again with enzymes skyrocketing WAY beyond toxic levels.Until a cause for his condition can be determined, and in case he needs a second liver transplant, Adam's doctors have asked him to increase his muscle mass and bone density, and avoid exposure to toxins. A high protein diet, weight lifting and fitness training, calcium supplementation, avoidance of toxins, and
stress reduction are critical to Adam's health.
Adam has adopted the high protein diet and has been spending twice as much as usual on food while still only meeting half of the protein goal recommended by his dietician. He has been trying to exercise as much as possible (walking and bicycling), but he needs fitness training and access to weight lifting equipment in order to put on the muscle mass and bone density his doctors require. He has been eating yogurt by the case (literally) and taking calcium supplements.
As a result of increased medical care and hospitalizations, Adam has suffered loss of work. He had to give up his job as a courier because the many hours of driving in city were making him sicker. Also, time spent in the hospital conflicts with his current part-time job as an art teacher for elementary students.
*Part time day job: Teaching art for elementary students. Loving this work and the "young genii" but the amount of hours: VERY part time!!
Adam's discomfort in asking for monetary help has impeded him in starting this campaign for several months. Thus, his debts with rent, electric bill, and other expenses have DRASTICALLY fallen behind!
FUNDING WILL GO TOWARDS expenses not covered by insurance, such as:
- Medications and supplements which are ordered by doctors but can be bought over-the-counter, and are therefore not covered.
-High protein foods and supplements.
-Repair of broken molars as a side effect of liver transplant medication (prednisone).
- Medical supplies that will help him track his symptoms and success (thermometer, scale, etc)
- Transportation to and from the hospital and parking while there, both for Adam and for caregivers who frequently accompany him to appointments.
- Dietary plan involving massive amounts of protein and double the amount of calories.
- Repair of exhaust and window on Adam's car. (Working as a part-time art teacher for children in grade school, Adam must rely on his car which is currently in need of emissions repair and has a broken window. Inhaling exhaust may be a contributing factor to his recent poor health, since the liver processes toxins.)
-Membership in a gym where Adam can get the weight training and fitness instruction he needs in order to gain muscle.
-A lock and helmet for his bike.
-Surcharges for his many prescriptions.
-Help with rent and debt due to loss of income while in the hospital.
On the PLUS SIDE:
- This whole dilema has inspired Adam to write an autobiography about his experience in going through the original transplant process, as well as what he is faced with today.
- Adam will gladly send you a token of his gratitude (perk) in a small form of his artwork.
*May '15: Adam in his natural habitat.OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
- Please share the link to this campaign on your choice of social media.
- Prayers, happy thoughts, healing vibes, etc. for Adam's health to recover without the need of another transplant.
- Please consider becoming an organ or tissue donor. For more info, please visit:http://www.lcnw.org/
*In the end, Adam might need your liver, afterall.
EXTRA DETAILS / INFO
about Adam and what he is faced with:
What is now believed to be caused by a birth defect, Adam's immune system was already compromised when he caught a nasty mix of Hepititis B & C in his adolescent years. Regardless that he completely changed his lifestyle, diet, and began his (still current) recovery from all non-prescription /street drugs and alcohol at age 21, the Hepititis in his system quickly developed into cirrhosis of the liver before age 23. After waiting three years altogether, a new liver came to him by transplant on December 17, 1997. This gift of life that he was given has carried him in good health for the most part of 19 years now.
*Christmas Day '97 / post-liver transplant: eight days.In that time, Adam expanded on his love for the arts participating in haunted house theatrics, video, and filmwork. He went back to school for his GED, studied graphic art for one year at Seattle Central Community College. Later, expanding his education at Cornish College of the Arts, he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Performance Production.
Aside from teaching children's art, Adam continues to work in film as a set designer / dresser, art director, special-effects makeup, and occassionally acts small roles and models for other artists as well.
***THANK YOU FOR READING ~~~
~~~PLEASE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN! ***
*Adam would also like to thank:
- Bethany Rice for her writing & editing skill.
- Javier Caceres for his awesome work (unfortunately, unused).
Organizer
Adam Rosand
Organizer
Seattle, WA