Heather Pridgeon
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$2,700
raised by 8 people
$2,500 goal
Heather Pridgeon
Transplant Type: Liver
Heather Pridgeon is fighting for her life. She was born with fatty liver disease. Her condition has progressed over the years, and now she is suffering from cirrhosis and end stage liver failure. Doctors say a liver transplant is critical to her survival.
Heather used to lead an active, independent life, but her health battle has forced her to adjust to an entirely new lifestyle. She can no longer work, nor can she spend as much time with her children and grandchildren as she’d like. She is thankful for the love and support of her fiancé, family and friends, but wishes they didn’t need to be so concerned about her health. Heather is looking forward to the transplant that will allow her to spend many more years making memories with her loved ones, but right now, she needs your help.
Unfortunately, Heather’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 insurance, which will cover the cost of the transplant, 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.
What if your life depended on the compassion and generosity of others? The National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) is working with volunteers and supporters to help relieve Heather’s growing burden of expenses. NFT has been assisting transplant patients with fundraising support for more than 30 years. Your gift of any amount will enable NFT to provide Heather with the financial support she desperately needs.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Heather. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT Florida Transplant Fund, 3249 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Heather Pridgeon” in the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Transplant Center: Largo Medical Center