Join Hands for Dennis' Liver Transplant Recovery

My name is Terry and I’m setting up this fund for our dear friends, Dennis and Sue McCaughey, from Millersville, PA. About a year ago, Dennis wasn’t feeling well and after lots of testing, was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Dennis quickly took action to improve his health, but continued to decline and was told his only option was a transplant.

So many friends have reached out to be screened for donation of a live partial liver and most of those people were turned away due to their age, but still ask what they can do to help. Sue and Dennis are honest, kind and humble people, who didn’t go public with Dennis’ health issues at first, and wanted to keep it a private family matter, and certainly didn’t want to ask for help.

Dennis and Sue received a call that there was a possible donor in Philadelphia, and they immediately went to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) to check in. After spending more than 24 hours at the hospital, it was determined that the liver was not a good match, and Dennis was discharged from the hospital. Two days later they received another call and quickly traveled back to the hospital. Dennis received a new liver on June 12 and will be in the hospital for at least another week.

Dennis has been unable to work for the past year and will now face a lengthy recovery, and friends want to help! All proceeds of this fund will go directly to Dennis and Sue, which will help with medical costs not covered by insurance, hospital travel and lodging (as they will need to travel to Philly frequently during recovery). Sue is visiting Dennis during his hospitalization and the travel and lodging costs are quickly adding up. No donation is too small, and any amount is greatly appreciated. We have no idea what additional medical costs Dennis will incur, so this goal may increase, if necessary.

Thank you for helping this wonderful couple with your kindness, support and generosity.

Terry Lederer