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The gift of breath for Sifu Jeff

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My name is Sifu Robyn Mathews-Lingen amd I am launching this fundraiser for my teacher, Master Jeff Larson. I have been studying Ting Sing Qigong with Master Jeff for a decade, and have been training with him, and partnering with him to help people live healthy, happy lives through Qigong. Loosely translated, it means “To make The Universe Shine.” In my experience, that is exactly what Master Jeff is all about – helping us all bring forth our inner light to the world.

Jeff was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Scleroderma, which causes vascular restriction and affects blood flow throughout the body. Coupled with a pulmonary lung condition, Jeff is on an urgent list for a double lung transplant.
A double lung transplant requires immense financial support before, during and after the transplant procedure.

Jeff Larson is a friend, brother, uncle, teacher, writer, and a poet. He is a firm believer in practicing gratitude and is a living example of what it means to do things for others. Jeff is the 4th out of 14 siblings and has worked in the food industry for many years, but his deep love is in the practice of Kung Fu and Qigong. He is the Open the Gate Disciple of the late Grandmaster, Henry Poo Yee, and is the only Sifu to train and certify teachers like me. He has written two books on Qigong, and remains is lovingly known as Sifu Jeff by his students.

Please help support Jeff during the time in his life when he needs it the most.
Jeff and his students and friends will update this page regularly. Below is a breakdown of his needs:

Pre-transplant
  • Extensive travel expenses to and from Mayo
  • Occasion meals, especially on long days with numerous appointments
  • General living expenses

Post-transplant
  • Mayo Clinic requires patients to reside (temporarily) in Rochester for 90 days post-transplant and remain within 15 minutes of the Clinic for ongoing tests up to 5 days a week.
  • -Patients are also required to have a caregiver be with you for the entire 90 day period (in the event that medical services need to be called or you need to be driven to the hospital).
  • -Lodging (hotel connected to Mayo)

After the 90 day stay in Rochester
  • Weekly and biweekly travel expenses to and from Mayo
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    Co-organizers (2)

    Robyn Lingen
    Organizer
    St. Paul, MN
    Master Jeff
    Co-organizer

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