Medical assistance for Rick Esslinger

My name is Mark Poelzer and I'm fundraising for Rick Esslinger a friend and long time resident of Kelowna. He is the long time owner of Rick's Trim And Upholstery. He is a husband, father and grandfather and good friend to many. Rick beat cancer but the radiation treatment damaged his lungs leaving them with only 20% capacity. He has been approved for a double lung transplant that will be done in Vancouver providing he is able to cover certain costs. He would need to cover living expenses including accomodations for up to 6 months in Vancouver. Because of the cancer he hasn't been able to work since 2016 and these funds would also go to take care of debt he accrued to keep his mortgage and bills paid. Whatever financial donations you can give to Rick and his family would be life changing and greatly appreciated.