Jason Stecchi Jr.

Jason Stecchi, Jr

Transplant Type: Lung

Jason Stecchi, Jr. is fighting for his life. He was born with a tumor in his throat that paralyzed his left lung and vocal cords. Twenty-four hours after birth, the tumor was removed, and Jason stayed in NICU for quite a while. Soon after he went home, he contracted RSV, a respiratory virus that can be extremely dangerous for infants. Jason was very sick, and doctors did not think he would survive. Thankfully, he was a fighter. However, his childhood was difficult. He was unable to play sports and do all the things most of his friends could due to his lung issues. Jason is now 25 and still struggles with his lung function. He relies on supplemental oxygen to help him breathe. Doctors say a lung transplant is critical to his survival.

During such a challenging time, Jason is thankful for the love and support of his family and friends. Jason has a fiancée who has two children, ages two and seven, and his illness prevents him from being as active with them as he would like. He looks forward to receiving a transplant that will allow him breathe freely and give him the chance at a normal life. Jason wants nothing more than to be healthy so he can live his life to the fullest, get married, and be an active husband and father. But right now, he needs your help. 

The average lung transplant costs approximately $861,000, and that’s only the beginning. Even with health insurance, which will cover the cost of the transplant, 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.Jason lives 55 miles from his transplant center. When he receives his transplant, he will have to stay nearby while he recovers, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging. His health issues prevent him from working, further adding to his financial burdens.

You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Jason. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to National Foundation for Transplants, 3249 W. Sarazen’s Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Jason Stecchi, Jr.” on the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Massachusetts General