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Let’s Help Out Our Dad!

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Hi Everyone,
As most of you are aware by now, our beloved Dad, and “Poppy Tic” is faced with having to undergo a lung transplant due to a genetic disorder called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). Dad unfortunately has to leave the province and his home for approximately 2 years in order to be enrolled in the lung transplant program in Edmonton, Alberta. Our hope is that after the transplant his quality of life will improve tremendously and he will be well enough to come back to NL, and get back to his active lifestyle and many joys in life such as moose hunting at Gambo Pond. We have been working hard to get him to Edmonton at the end of April, and throughout this process he has experienced some unexpected medical expenses that are not covered by our public health care system. As a means to alleviate some of the financial burden for our dad, we are kindly reaching out to our friends, neighbours and community for some love and support to get dad to Edmonton as soon as possible so he can enjoy his life to the fullest once again. Dad has been relying on oxygen support since December, which has substantially limited his daily activities and quality of life. Oxygen support is not covered in NL, and has also placed some financial strain on dads situation. A lung transplant is the only option as there is no cure for this disease. Your support is greatly appreciated more than you’ll ever know.
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Donations 

  • Natasha Boyd
    • $50
    • 5 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 9 mos
  • Nancy Kelly
    • $50
    • 10 mos
  • Brenda Hatch-King
    • $50
    • 10 mos
  • Robert Piercy
    • $50
    • 10 mos
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Organizer and beneficiary

Melissa de Leon
Organizer
Torbay, NL
stephen curran
Beneficiary

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