Robert Hirtz heart transplant fund

I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2009 after becoming tired and short of breath on physical activity.  It started with a cough that continued for a few months.  After my diagnosis I was told that my heart failure was significant and I'd eventually need a heart transplant.  Changing my diet and lifestyle helped for awhile but in 2011 I once again began to decline.  By summer of 2013 I was bedridden and my cardiologist referred me to the center for transplant and assist devices at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.  In October of 2013 my new cardiologist told me that I was in end stage heart failure and would likely not make to Christmas unless I had an LVAD placed.  By the end of October, I was prepped for surgery and my LVAD was placed on October 24.  Recovery was long but in the months that followed with cardiac rehab I began to flourish and get back to doing daily tasks that were once impossible.  In 2015 I was put on the heart transplant list.  I've been on the list since 2015.  The costs to maintain my LVAD are staggering with prescriptions and endless doctor and clinic visits.  Being on the list for 4 plus years has taken it's toll physically and mentally and the costs post transplant are also going to be staggering.  Medicare covers 80 percent which leaves me with the 20 percent to pick up.  The cost of the LVAD so far has been around $725,000.00.  The transplant will be on average upwards of 1.4 million.  I'm reaching out for help with these costs as Social Security Disability and Medicare are barely scratching the surface of these expenses.  The pay to play healthcare system in my opinion has kept me on the list for over 4 years.  I would like the opportunity to survive and flourish in life just like anyone else.  Your help is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!