Jeff's Double Lung Transplant

Hi! My name is Kathy (Twohig) LaRosa and I'm hoping you will help my dear friend, Jeff Goubeaud. He is in need of a double lung transplant due to Pulmonary Sarcoidosis. His health has greatly deteriorated the past 5 years and he is now on full oxygen 24/7. His only hope is a double lung transplant. For the past year he has worked with his doctors and finally secured a spot on "The List". Yesterday, Jeff needed to leave his home to move closer to Boston while he waits for "The Call".

Although a majority of his surgery and hospital stay will be covered by the VA, Jeff is required to have a home health team in place in Boston for the 3-6months post transplant. Unfortunately, Jeff doesn't have any immediate family, but he does have some extended family and friends that consider Jeff family, who will step up when his lungs arrive. The Team will be trained by Brigham and Young Hospital's transplant unit on all post care and meds.

I'm asking my friends to help support Jeff's post surgery care and the home health care team that we need to put in place. The monies raised will cover the out of pocket travel expenses of Jeff's home health team, and the hiring of a professional home nurse should he need that level of care.

Many of you have heard me speak of Jeff and his relationship with my family, especially my father. Jeff and my Dad share many interests including: sailing, birding and hanging out in boatyards. Jeff is a born and raised North Forker who only ventured off the Island for college and the Coast Guard. He is an avid reader, bird photographer and small aircraft pilot. But most of all Jeff is everyone's friend!

Thanks in advance for your donation! I'm really hopeful that this operation will restore Jeff's health and give him back his lifestyle.