Timothy Tutton Pancreas Transplant

For the past several years, my nephew, Timothy Tutton, has been experiencing severe pain and digestive problems due to his pancreas.  Timothy also has special needs and lives with his parents.  In 2014, he was in the hospital for 6 weeks and since that time, has had multiple procedures to drain cysts and try to insert stents into the duct to the pancreas.  The only solution is a pancreas transplant.  It has been determined by doctors at the University of Minnesota Hospital that he is a candidate for the transplant.   Initially, the insurance company said the surgery would be covered, but now say it won't be covered.  The cost will be at least $100,000 and may be more.  The date for the surgery has not been scheduled yet.  Margaret and Timothy will have to travel back to University Hospital the last part of March for more tests which will take several days to complete.  This will result in travel expenses for airfare, meals, and hotel.  They are missionaries to young people and battered women and have dedicated their lives to serving God and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  They have a very modest income and any financial assistance would be greatly appreciated.