Katie’s Double Lung Transplant Fund
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Katie and Her Family Need Your Help!
Thank you for visiting this page! My sister, Katie, has been struggling with cystic fibrosis (CF) since she was born. CF is a genetic disease that my sister inherited. While my sister was learning to walk and talk, her cystic fibrosis was already creating a buildup of mucus in her lungs, blocking her airway, and scarring it irreparably. Most of us take breathing for granted, since our next breath is a given. Katie does not. She has an iron will, and she has used each breath to better her life as well as the lives of those around her.
Unfortunately, Katie’s iron will is no longer enough to sustain her. She needs a double lung transplant to survive as her lung function is at 19 percent with no hope for improvement. Her current doctors have suggested Katie relocate to Jacksonville, Florida to get a transplant at the Mayo Clinic there. Unfortunately, this means that Katie, her husband, Nick, and their five-year-old daughter Mara must leave their home, family, friends and support system in Connecticut and move to Florida.
While no price can be put on a life, there is still the cost of relocation, travel, medical expenses, and the cost of living and daily expenses. This, combined with the absence of Nick’s current income, places a large financial burden on Katie and her family. I’m asking that we come together and raise money for Katie, so she and her family can strictly focus on her health and not have to worry about any kind of financial burden. If you know Katie, Nick and their sweet daughter, Mara, you know that they would not ask this for themselves. So please, donate anyway! Please get this message to as many people as you can. Give what you can. Katie’s road to a new life where she can breathe easier and raise Mara starts now, and we can help! Thank you for your support and contribution for this very special lady.
Thank you for visiting this page! My sister, Katie, has been struggling with cystic fibrosis (CF) since she was born. CF is a genetic disease that my sister inherited. While my sister was learning to walk and talk, her cystic fibrosis was already creating a buildup of mucus in her lungs, blocking her airway, and scarring it irreparably. Most of us take breathing for granted, since our next breath is a given. Katie does not. She has an iron will, and she has used each breath to better her life as well as the lives of those around her.
Unfortunately, Katie’s iron will is no longer enough to sustain her. She needs a double lung transplant to survive as her lung function is at 19 percent with no hope for improvement. Her current doctors have suggested Katie relocate to Jacksonville, Florida to get a transplant at the Mayo Clinic there. Unfortunately, this means that Katie, her husband, Nick, and their five-year-old daughter Mara must leave their home, family, friends and support system in Connecticut and move to Florida.
While no price can be put on a life, there is still the cost of relocation, travel, medical expenses, and the cost of living and daily expenses. This, combined with the absence of Nick’s current income, places a large financial burden on Katie and her family. I’m asking that we come together and raise money for Katie, so she and her family can strictly focus on her health and not have to worry about any kind of financial burden. If you know Katie, Nick and their sweet daughter, Mara, you know that they would not ask this for themselves. So please, donate anyway! Please get this message to as many people as you can. Give what you can. Katie’s road to a new life where she can breathe easier and raise Mara starts now, and we can help! Thank you for your support and contribution for this very special lady.
Organizer and beneficiary
Sara Hungerford
Organizer
New Haven, CT
Katherine Picciano
Beneficiary