Support Dickie's Heart Transplant Journey

This is Raymond Wheeler, affectionately known by friends, family and neighbors as "Dickie." For years, Dickie has suffered from severe heart problems that left him with a poorly functioning heart. This past Thursday, November 14th, he received his new heart when he had a heart transplant at Duke University Medical Center.

Dickie has been a help to so many of us for so many years, always willing to lend a helping hand. Now it's our turn! Dickie needs our help.

As you know, transplant patients have lots of expenses and these expenses will be ongoing for quite a while. Jennifer will be making frequent trips while Dickie is inpatient at DUMC, and then when he comes home, there will be frequent trips to Durham for doctor's appointments, labs, etc. Gas isn't cheap. Food isn't cheap. And the bills from this will be harsh. Let's chip in and help him take care of this "new" heart. We love ya, Dickie!