Julie Bouchard
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$900
raised by 10 people
$15,000 goal
Julie Bouchard
Transplant Type: Liver
Julie Bouchard is fighting for her life. She was recently diagnosed with end-stage liver disease. Her illness causes her a lot of pain and discomfort and takes a toll on her quality of life. Doctors say a liver transplant is critical to her survival.
During this difficult time, Julie is grateful for the love and support of her family and friends. She has four grown children and nine grandchildren, and her illness causes them a lot of worry. Her children have had to step in to help her financially since her illness forced her to stop working. Julie looks forward to receiving a transplant that will give her back her energy and allow her to feel like herself again. She used to enjoy camping and kayaking, but her health prevents her from doing those things now. Julie wants nothing more than to be healthy so she can have many more years with her family, feel better, and live her life to the fullest. But right now, she needs your help.
The average liver transplant costs approximately $812,000, 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 anti-rejection medications. Post-transplant medications are very expensive, and they’re as critical to her survival as the transplant itself.
Julie lives nearly 90 miles from her transplant center and traveling back and forth for appointments is expensive. When she receives her transplant, she will have to stay near the transplant center while she recovers, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging. Her declining health forced her to stop working earlier this year, further adding to her financial burdens.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Julie. If you would 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 Julie Bouchard” on the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Patient Health Institute: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville