Shirley Honeycutt

Shirley Honeycutt

Transplant Type: Liver

Shirley Honeycutt is fighting for her life. Twelve years ago, she was diagnosed with fatty liver disease. She went on a special diet to help with her condition, but earlier this year she learned that she now suffers from cirrhosis of the liver. She immediately began treatment, but her liver function rapidly declined. 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, Shirley is grateful for the love and support of her husband of 45 years, John, and their family and friends. Shirley and John have three children and six grandchildren. Shirley was previously very active with her family, often attending her grandchildren’s activities—but now her health has declined so much that she isn’t able to leave the house often, can’t drive, and sometimes requires assistance just to walk. She 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 spending time with her family, attending church, and singing, but her health prevents her from doing those things now. She wants nothing more than to be healthy so she can have many more years with her family and have her life return to normal. But right now she needs your help.

The average liver transplant costs approximately $740,000, 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.

Shirley lives two and a half hours away from her transplant center, and traveling back and forth for appointments can be expensive. When she receives her transplant, she will have to temporarily relocate to be nearby while she recovers, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging. Shirley worked as a nurse for 20 years, but she was forced to stop working this year due to her declining health. This further adds to her financial burdens.

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

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Methodist Memphis