Help Shavonne Breathe Again: Second Transplant

Hello, my name is Shavonne Thomas, and I am here to tell you a little about my story and to fundraise. In 2016, I was diagnosed with a lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis, which led me to having a double lung transplant in 2018. Shortly after, I went into acute lung rejection. The doctors were able to save my lungs. Later on, I went into chronic lung rejection, which lasted quite some time until the treatment no longer helped. I was told by my doctors that I would need a second double lung transplant, but they could not do it. I searched several different transplant centers for help; no one in my area would accept me. I then reached out further (out of state) and was turned down in 3 other states. Finally, a transplant center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reached out to me and is willing to get me in for evaluation, but there's one thing I would have to do: temporarily relocate because I live too far away. Also, I am out of network, so I would have certain out-of-pocket expenses. Here is a list of things that the donations will be used for:

Travel

Lodging

Food

Assistance for caregivers

Relocation up to 1 year

Please be mindful that out of network means the insurance will only cover a certain amount. I want to thank everyone who is able to donate, and to those who can't, please keep me in prayer as my journey continues. Please share, share, share.