Daleine Gay
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$105
raised by 2 people
$15,000 goal
Daleine Gay
Transplant Type: Double-Lung
Update: Daleine received a transplant on February 26, 2020!
Daleine Gay is fighting for her life. She was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema fourteen years ago. In recent years, her health has begun to decline. Her condition has progressed to the point that doctors say a double-lung transplant is critical to her survival. While awaiting her transplant, she relies on an oxygen tank for every breath.
This has been a difficult time for Daleine, as she’s used to being much more independent and active. Before her health began to worsen, she loved working in the garden, playing badminton, and being active with her family, but these days her activities are quite limited. She looks forward to feeling like her old self again, and more than anything, she wants to spend many more years with her husband, Craig, and her children, grandchildren and friends. But right now, she needs your help.
The average double-lung transplant costs more than $1 million. And that’s only the beginning. Even with insurance, which will cover a portion of the transplant costs, she still faces significant expenses related to the surgery. For the rest of her life, she will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications, which are as critical to her survival as the transplant itself.
Since Daleine lives more than 95 miles from her transplant center, she and her caregiver may be required to stay near the hospital during recovery, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food and lodging. Because of her declining health, Daleine had to stop working, adding to the financial strain.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Daleine. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT Michigan Transplant Fund, 3249 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Daleine Gay" on the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
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