<div>Celeste is a loving grandmother who is facing the fight of her life. She has been placed on an expedited path for a double lung transplant, the only hope to restore her ability to breathe freely and live the life she loves.

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<div>While she waits for donor lungs, Celeste remains hospitalized because her oxygen levels are too fragile to go home, even with a tank. To make matters more challenging, the hospital she was taken to by ambulance is not in her network of care, adding to the financial strain.

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<div>The transplant process is full of uncertainty. The transplant team has advised that she may go through the full prep process only to learn that the lungs are not a match—sometimes multiple times—before the right ones arrive.

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<div><strong><em>Why We Need Help</em></strong>

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<div>Even with insurance, the costs surrounding a double lung transplant are overwhelming. Celeste’s journey involves:

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<div>Uncovered hospital and transplant expenses due to out-of-network care

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<div>40+ life-sustaining medications after surgery, estimated at $15,000+ per month

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<div>24/7 care by her sisters, who must undergo special training to care for her

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<div>Transportation needs, including daily Uber rides to get her granddaughter to school

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<div>Housing modifications, as Celeste’s one-bedroom home must be adapted so her caregivers can live with her during recovery

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<div>We have no way to fully predict the total costs. Based on national averages for double lung transplants and the support Celeste will need afterward, we’ve set a flexible goal of $400,000. Every single contribution, <em> no matter how small is a huge blessing</em>, and brings us closer to giving Celeste the breath of life she needs and deserves.

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<div><strong><em>How Your Donations Will Be Used</em></strong>

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<div>Your support will help cover:

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<div>Medication and medical costs not fully covered by insurance

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<div>Transportation for Celeste’s granddaughter to school

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<div>Housing modifications to ensure safe recovery at home

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<div>Other essential living expenses during her long recovery

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<div><strong><em>How You Can Help</em></strong>

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<div>Donate what you can – every dollar makes a difference.

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<div>Share Celeste’s story with your friends, family, and community.

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<div>Keep Celeste in your thoughts and prayers as she prepares for this life-saving surgery.

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<div><strong><em>Our Promise</em></strong>

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<div>We will provide regular updates here on GoFundMe so you can walk this journey with Celeste. Your generosity not only helps with the enormous financial burden—it gives her hope, strength, and a chance at life.

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<div>Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting Celeste as she fights for every breath.

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Help Celeste Breathe Again: Double Lung Transplant Journey

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