Keep Pounding for New Lungs

As all of you know, I have Cystic Fibrosis. I was diagnosed at the age of 3 months and I have lived 29 wonderful, happy years with the original lungs, that God gave me. But the time has come that, In order to survive I need leave these lungs in my past and by the grace of God, receive new lungs. I have been blessed to live this long before needing a transplant and I never take a breath for granted.

I have a laundry list of testing to go through, some will be easy and others will test my strength and will power. But Duke, is the best there is and they require (as all do transplant centers do) that we fundraise to help with costs. Trust me, I did not make this number up, it's what was recommended to raise. Because anything can happen. So, I need to do some extensive fundraising to help out with the things insurance won't cover. For expenses for before and after transplant, during the 6-8 months of living in Raleigh; it will help cover things like : food/groceries, travel for gas, utilities, oxygen and any uncovered medical trips for emergency reasons or medical procedures (not related to transplant) and of course the long list of new life long medicines.

I have the best group of family
and friends behind me. I have to keep fighting for them and with them and beat cf. I have a beautiful 7 year old (Savannah) who needs her mommy, just as much as I need her. And I want to be able to see her grow up. She is my heart and soul, she is my fight.

Anything you can give will be a huge help. Even if it's just $1. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I can't wait to know what it feels like to breathe and to know the feeling of breathing and to finally be able to take a deep breath! God Bless you