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Help My Nephew Marky Enjoy Life Again

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My Nephew Only 34 Years Old - 20 years ago my nephew Mark went into Liver Failure at the age of 14. The cause is still unknown.  We were told without a liver transplant he would die.  They told us he had 12 hours to live. He needed a match by either cadaveric donor if one was available or by a living donor to donate part of their liver (which was so new at that time).  The hospital would not let his parents donate because they didn't have health insurance. I was aware of the danger they told me - letting me know I had a 50/50 chance in making it. I knew in my heart I was a perfect match.  Without hesitation I went under every test to make sure I can be the one.  "A Perfect Match "  His words to all of us was "It's ok, I am ok if I die" I don't want Aunt Tina to risk her life if I die" (Again only 14 years old - makes me want to cry every time I think of how strong and brave he was even being as scared as he was.  
I am doing a Go Fund Me because my nephew Mark Fivecoate and my family is now facing the same nightmare all over again. 
Mark is now 34 years old - he never drank (wasn't allowed nor did he do drugs).  He works hard (Chef) who loves to cook. He truly is a very active guy who loves outdoors,  He has no health insurance. Medicaid turned him down 2x's. In the state of SC you can't get Medicaid unless you're on disability. Which he wouldn't do. He wanted to be normal and work. They also would give you Medicaid if you had children - which he has none. He couldn't afford monthly premiums of Obama Care, or private health insurance.
Mark was recently hospitalized - he was vomiting blood  in which he needed  4 blood transfusions. After all CT Scans, MRI, Chest Xray and Endoscopy it showed he had 3 large Esophageal Varices, Hiatal Hernia in addition a biopsy on his liver - waiting on answers for results - At this time we PRAY that his liver is good.  They repaired the Varices with bands and glue, repeating this procedure again in 2 wks. Mark has many bills from the past and now: Dr's, Blood Work, and Hospital. One of his medications is Prograf (Anti Rejection). Just this one costs $1,900.00 a month For the rest of his life.  His mother Toni-Ann Fivecoate put it on her credit card to pay for it (every month). It seems like he can never catch a break. All his bills are piling up. At one point he was skipping a pill to save the cost for his mom. She had no idea until he ended up in the hospital after getting an infection from a tooth ache and couldn't fight it off. So I am doing this for him, in the hopes that you can help Mark to have one less thing for him to worry and focus on.  Anything will help. I know he will be grateful to everyone who donates (more then you know). If you can't donate I truly understand. I know times are very tough for many of us. I do ask please keep him in your prayers. Thank you so much. Truly from the Bottom of Our Hearts.  I myself have been trying to help him with his everyday living expenses for this month.
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Donations 

  • Jena Hanson
    • $25 
    • 3 yrs
  • Amanda Astarita
    • $15 
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $50 
    • 3 yrs
  • Terrence Reyes
    • $100 
    • 3 yrs
  • Shane & Megan
    • $50 
    • 3 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Tina Marino Rossetti
Organizer
Ladson, SC
Mark Fivecoate
Beneficiary

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