Benjamin Brumback
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$3,250
raised by 27 people
$15,000 goal
8 years left
Benjamin Brumback
Transplant Type: Heart
What if you were living on borrowed time?
Benjamin Brumback is fighting for his life. In May 2018, he was diagnosed with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Unfortunately, Benjamin has a family history of this condition, and he lost his mother, brother, and sister because of it. Now, doctors say a heart transplant is critical for his survival.
During such a challenging time, Benjamin is thankful for his wife, Amnestie and their three children. He wishes they did not have to be so concerned about his health, but he is grateful for their love and support. Before his health began to decline, he enjoyed working as a commercial roofer and crane operator, as well as spending quality time with his family, but these days, his activities are quite limited. He looks forward to the transplant that will allow him to be healthy enough to spend many more years making memories with his family, but right now, he needs your help.
Unfortunately, Benjamin’s hope for a new life comes at a very high price.
The average heart transplant costs more than $1 million. And that is only the beginning. Even with health insurance, which will cover the cost of his 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 are as critical to his survival as the transplant itself.
Because Benjamin must travel more than 80 miles from his home to the transplant center for evaluations and doctors’ appointments, he incurs substantial expenses for each trip. When he receives his transplant, Benjamin will have to stay near the hospital during recovery, adding to the financial strain.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to the National Foundation for Transplants in honor of Benjamin.
If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the National Foundation for Transplants, 3249 W. Sarazen’s Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Benjamin Brumback” in the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Transplant Center: University of Kentucky Medical Center (Transplant Center)
If you have any questions about The National Foundation for Transplants, feel free to contact the staff at 800-489-3863.