Lexi Lester
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$5,645
raised by 65 people
$20,000 goal
8 years left
TRANSPLANT!
Lexi received her double lung transplant on Saturday, June 25, 2022. She is recovering well and has been walking daily. Her post-transplant cultures have all been negative. She is continuing to work hard to get home.
Lexi Lester
Transplant Type: Double Lung
What if you were living on borrowed time?
Lexi Lester is fighting for her life. In July 2021, she was diagnosed with COVD-19. Lexi, because of her illness, suffered severe complications and had to be hospitalized for months. Unfortunately, Lexi’s condition has continued to deteriorate, and she has been diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Now doctors say a double lung transplant is critical to her survival. While awaiting her transplant, she relies on an oxygen tank for every breath.
This has been a difficult time for Lexi, as she is used to being much more independent and active. She is thankful for her family and friends, who have been by her side every step of the way. She wishes that they did not need to be so concerned about her health but is grateful for their love and support. She looks forward to the transplant that will allow her to explore the great outdoors, travel, as well as spend time with family and friends for many years to come, but right now, she needs your help.
Unfortunately, Lexi’s hope for a new life comes at a very high price.
The average double lung transplant costs more than $1 million. And that is only the beginning. Even with insurance, which will cover a portion of the cost of her 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.
Lexi must travel more than 350 miles to reach her transplant center for evaluations and doctors’ appointments. When she receives her transplant, Lexi and her caregiver will need to stay near the hospital during recovery, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging, adding to the financial strain.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to the National Foundation for Transplants in honor of Lexi.
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 Lexi Lester” in the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Transplant Center: University of Alabama Hospital
If you have any questions about The National Foundation for Transplants, feel free to contact the staff at 800-489-3863.