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Support Yeremiah White's Lung Transplant Journey

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Life is full of twists and turns, and we never expect the unexpected. My name is Tamika Cox (Pryor),and this GoFundMe was created for my brother, Yeremiah White.

A couple of years ago, he noticed a rash on his chest, which the doctors told him was an allergy to his jewelry. Months passed, the rash never left, and after finally being referred to a dermatologist, he was diagnosed with Scleroderma.

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes normal tissue to be replaced by thick, dense connective tissue. It can affect the skin, blood vessels, and internal organs. Symptoms vary depending on the type of scleroderma. In my brother’s case, it has severely affected his lungs, which has caused an additional diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).
ILD is an umbrella term used for a large group of diseases that cause scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. The scarring causes stiffness in the lungs which makes it difficult to breathe and get oxygen to the bloodstream. Lung damage from ILDs is often irreversible and gets worse over time. Due to the combined disorder and disease, Yeremiah is now in need of a Lung Transplant.

February 10th, Yeremiah was hospitalized for breathing complications and remains in the hospital. He was officially placed on the donor list February 24th. February 28th, Yeremiah went into surgery to receive his new pair of lungs !!!!!

Yeremiah has a long recovery ahead of him but we are thankful and blessed for his journey so far. 

The GoFundMe has been created for donations to help with medical bills, medications and traveling expenses for treatment. Once Yeremiah is released from Cleveland Clinic, he will need to remain in the city for follow up testing, appointments and rehab. We will have to find and finance our own temporary housing while remaining in the city until he has completed his rehab requirements. Any and all donations will go directly into an account specifically created for his treatment care, housing and food needs. 

All donations, whatever can be given, big or small, will be greatly appreciated.

On behalf of myself and the family, thank you all so much. ❤️

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    Tamika Cox
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    South Bend, IN
    Yeremiah White
    Beneficiary
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