Dear friends, family, and community,

We’re reaching out during one of the most critical moments of our lives. Kurt, our husband, father, Bubba and friend to all is currently in surgery undergoing a double lung transplant — a life-saving procedure that we’ve prayed and hoped for over many long months of testing, procedures and numerous trips to Boston.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we recently held a benefit dinner and were able to raise some much-needed funds. We’re deeply grateful for every donation, every plate served, and every kind word shared during that time. Your support helped make this transplant possible.

But now, we face the next major hurdle: the long road to recovery.

While the transplant surgery itself is covered in part by insurance, the post-operative costs are extensive and ongoing. These include:

✅ A mandatory long-term stay near the transplant center (often several months)

✅ Anti-rejection medications and ongoing medical care

✅ Travel, lodging, and food expenses for both Kurt and Vicki.

How You Can Help

If you’re able to donate — no matter the amount — it will go directly toward helping Kurt recover safely and with the support he needs. Your generosity will help us cover:

✅ Housing during recovery


✅ Critical medications


✅ Daily living expenses during an extended medical leave

If you’re not able to give financially, please consider sharing this campaign with your network. Every share makes a difference.

We are so grateful for the love, support, and prayers that have carried us this far. Our goal is to offset the lodging as Kurt begins this new chapter — a second chance at life — we humbly ask for your continued help.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

With love and gratitude,


The Forsman Family