Dean Fusco
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$235
raised by 5 people
$70,000 goal
Dean Fusco
Transplant Type: Liver
Dean Fusco is fighting for his life. After recovering from stage four cancer of the neck in 2009, he began experiencing worrisome symptoms in 2017. Dean developed excruciating back pain and loss of balance which caused frequent falls. Eventually, He was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, and it was found that these symptoms were due to a side effect of cirrhosis called ascites, where fluid builds up in the abdominal cavities. His health began to steadily decline, and now doctors say a liver transplant is critical to his survival.
This has been a difficult time for Dean, as he is no longer able to be as active as he once was. During such a challenging time, Dean is thankful for his family and friends. He wishes they didn’t have to be so concerned about his health, but he is grateful for their love and support. He looks forward to the transplant that will allow him to spend many more years with his loved ones and to live his life with as few limitations as possible, but right now, he needs your help.
Unfortunately, Dean’s hope for a new life comes at a very high price. The average liver transplant costs approximately $878,000. And that’s only the beginning. Even with health insurance, which will cover a portion of the transplant costs, he faces significant expenses related to the surgery. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. Post-transplant medications are very expensive, and they’re as critical to his survival as the transplant itself.
Because Dean must travel more than 90 miles from his home to the transplant center for evaluations and doctors’ appointments, he incurs substantial expenses for each trip. When he receives the transplant, Dean and his caregiver must stay near the hospital during recovery, adding to the financial strain.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Dean. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT South Carolina Transplant Fund, 3249 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Dean Fusco” in the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Transplant Center: Medical University of South Carolina