UW LUNG TRANSPLANT SUPPORT GROUP

2011 Transplants

Listed on June 24, 2008 and transplanted on October 24, 2011, Jan resides in Keizer, OR. Pictured here on her 60th birthday (just 2 months after transplant), Jan reports "The recovery is going better than I ever hoped for! I am looking forward to going home. What a wonderful gift I have received."

Gary Howard

Listed on Apr. 21, 2011 and transplanted on Sept 25, 2011, Gary resides in Great Falls, MT. Pictured here at our Oct. 11 support group meeting, he reports: "So far my recovery has been amazing with no problems. I never expected to feel as well as I do by this time" We hope you continue with a speedy recovery!

Mary Goodwin

Mary is from Spokane WA, and was placed on the transplant list on Aug. 22, 2011. On September 20, she received her lungs. Pictured here at our Oct. 2011 support group meeting, Mary says so far her recovery is going well.

Don Adams

Don is from Lewiston, ID. He was listed for transplant on Sept. 2, 2011 and had his surgery on Sept. 4. This picture was taken on Oct. 11, 2011 just a few weeks after surgery. He is looking fantastic!

To find more about Don and his journey, visit the HelpHopeLive website and use the "Find a Patient" search.

Bob Fairbanks

Bob was listed on June 7, 2011 and transplanted on July 4! What a way to celebrate Independence Day. Bob lives in Renton, WA and was at the August support group meeting. He indicated his recovery has been a bit ahead of schedule, although some infection issues have slowed him down some. Overall, he says, it is going well.

Bob has a websit you can visit by clicking here.

Mike Darrar

Mike is from Post Falls, ID. He received his transplant on May 3, 2011 after having been listed on Jan 19, 2011. He and his wife attended the June Support Group meeting and he reports that so far all is going well.

You can visit his website by clicking here.

Becky Harrington from Lake Tapps, WA was placed on the waiting list in March 2006. After FIVE long years, she received her lungs on May 2, 2011. Pictured here at the June 14 Support group meeting, Becky says she is doing well and is grateful each and every day!

Heather Best

Heather was listed for transplant on March 7, 2011 and had her surgery about a month later on April 13, 2011. She lives in East Wenatchee. Heather had a few setbacks and had not yet been released from the hospital when we met for our June meeting. We were all very happy to see she felt well enough to attend!

We are sorry to report that Heather passed away on Aug. 18,2011 from surgical complications.

Andre lives in Seattle, WA. He was listed for transplant on Jan 18, 2011 and received a double lung transplant on Mar 28,2011. He is pictured here at our April 12 Support Group Meeting, just 2 weeks after surgery and looking fantastic! Asked about his surgery/recovery, Andre said "It is the greatest scientific experience i've ever had!"

Hope to update his picture soon.

Be sure to watch her progress at www.starlasgrateful.net.

Doug and his wife, Kathy, live in Normandy Park, WA. Doug waited about 7 months, having been listed on Jul. 1, 2010, and was transplanted on Jan 21, 2011. His advice to others is to listen to the doctors and do what they tell you to do.

Clay was listed on Dec. 23, 2010 and received a single lung on Jan. 21, 2011. His fairly short stay on the list does not indicate the many months of hard work he put in on his journey to be listed and transplanted!

Clay states "My wife, Sandra, and I have been so fortunate with the recovery process to date. Increased strength and stamina restore independence on a daily basis. We are living the miracle and look forward to honoring our Blessings by paying them forward."

Be sure to check out Clay's blog about his journey.