A lung for Lisa
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I am Paulette Reeder, and I set up this GoFundMe account for Lisa Griffin, my longtime friend of over 28 years. Lisa is the most loving, caring, upbeat and positive person I know. She always has a smile or some words of encouragement for you, no matter what she is going through. She never puts her needs first, nor would you ever hear her complain, even though there were days she could hardly breathe. She is one of the most generous people I know and would not hesitate to help anyone in need. Now, she needs our help.
Five years ago, the doctors gave Lisa the diagnosis that explained all the symptoms she was having. They diagnosed her with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, for which there is no cure. Lisa was placed on the waiting list to receive a lung transplant earlier this year. Then, as miracles happen, on Saturday, October 3, 2020, our prayers were answered, when she got “the call” that they had a lung for her. As of today, she has had the transplant and the doctors say she is doing great!
However, as you can imagine, even with her insurance, the costs associated with this type of surgery and post op care are phenomenal! My objective in doing this GoFundMe for Lisa is to remove some of the financial burden associated with this complex surgery, so that all her thoughts and energy can go toward her recovery. Therefore, if you can find it in your heart to donate, we would be very grateful. If you cannot donate at this time (I know times are hard for some right now), would you please keep her in your prayers as she goes through the long recovery process. I know Lisa would want me to ask for prayers for the donor’s family as well. That is just the kind of person she is!
The following is a description of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in her own words, realizing that this was before the transplant took place. (We had no idea she would get a lung so quickly)
I simple cannot thank you enough for your generous donation and prayers. I know how much it will mean to Lisa and her family. May God bless each one of you!
Paulette
Below are her words in what she titled:
A Lung for Lisa
IPF? What IS that? This is the diagnosis I received 5 years ago, that explained the chronic cough and breathlessness, I had been experiencing. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a rare lung disease in which the lungs form scar tissue. It progressively impairs the ability to breath on your own. There is no cure. Supplemental oxygen tanks (I call mine “Bertha”) became the norm unless and until a lung transplant occurs. After going through tons of tests, I have been approved and listed for a lung transplant at Ochsner. While it is not a cure, it can extend my quality of life for years to come.
My day-to-day life has changed. Before I ever plan to go anywhere (mostly doctor’s appointments), I have to judge how many tanks it will take to last to and from there. Fatigue is the norm now, and even eating, takes oxygen and effort to do.
Until a lung becomes available, I will wait for “the call”. My prayers go out to the donor family as my journey for a new lung begins.
Lisa
Five years ago, the doctors gave Lisa the diagnosis that explained all the symptoms she was having. They diagnosed her with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, for which there is no cure. Lisa was placed on the waiting list to receive a lung transplant earlier this year. Then, as miracles happen, on Saturday, October 3, 2020, our prayers were answered, when she got “the call” that they had a lung for her. As of today, she has had the transplant and the doctors say she is doing great!
However, as you can imagine, even with her insurance, the costs associated with this type of surgery and post op care are phenomenal! My objective in doing this GoFundMe for Lisa is to remove some of the financial burden associated with this complex surgery, so that all her thoughts and energy can go toward her recovery. Therefore, if you can find it in your heart to donate, we would be very grateful. If you cannot donate at this time (I know times are hard for some right now), would you please keep her in your prayers as she goes through the long recovery process. I know Lisa would want me to ask for prayers for the donor’s family as well. That is just the kind of person she is!
The following is a description of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in her own words, realizing that this was before the transplant took place. (We had no idea she would get a lung so quickly)
I simple cannot thank you enough for your generous donation and prayers. I know how much it will mean to Lisa and her family. May God bless each one of you!
Paulette
Below are her words in what she titled:
A Lung for Lisa
IPF? What IS that? This is the diagnosis I received 5 years ago, that explained the chronic cough and breathlessness, I had been experiencing. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a rare lung disease in which the lungs form scar tissue. It progressively impairs the ability to breath on your own. There is no cure. Supplemental oxygen tanks (I call mine “Bertha”) became the norm unless and until a lung transplant occurs. After going through tons of tests, I have been approved and listed for a lung transplant at Ochsner. While it is not a cure, it can extend my quality of life for years to come.
My day-to-day life has changed. Before I ever plan to go anywhere (mostly doctor’s appointments), I have to judge how many tanks it will take to last to and from there. Fatigue is the norm now, and even eating, takes oxygen and effort to do.
Until a lung becomes available, I will wait for “the call”. My prayers go out to the donor family as my journey for a new lung begins.
Lisa
Organizer and beneficiary
Paulette Reeder
Organizer
Decatur, AL
Lisa Griffin
Beneficiary