Updates

January 2010

It is hard to believe that it has been almost a full year since Dwight was hospitalized for heart failure and found out that he needed a second heart transplant! 

It is with gladness and thankfulness that we are able to share that Dwight is now covered by insurance!  He was able to open enroll on his wife Marita's policy effective January 1st, and now has another $500,000 in transplant coverage.  Now that there is enough coverage for another heart transplant, Dwight has begun the evaluation process to determine whether or not he will be placed on the transplant waiting list. Although Dwight and his family are very thankful for the new insurance coverage, they are aware that there will be substantial out-of-pocket expenses.  Because of this, fundraising efforts will continue to help with Dwight's medical expenses.

Please continue to pray for Dwight, specifically that he will remain strong enough to undergo a transplant and that a heart will be available in the right timing.  Please pray also for wisdom for his medical team of doctors, nurses, and transplant coordinators as they map-out a plan and carry-out his care.

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The goal is to raise a minimum of $500,000 to cover Dwight’s transplant related expenses.

If for any reason Dwight does not utilize the full amount given for his personal transplant related expenses, the family will donate the remainder of the funds to the Midwest Heart Institute.