Double lung transplant, Melissa ‘s journey
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Hi, For those who don’t know me, my name is Melissa Estey. I have end stage copd from being born with a genetic disorder. Causing my lungs to fail me. I have 18% lung function, currently retaining co2 and was told if I don’t have a lung transplant I will die.
We had to relocate to Toronto for the beginning of November, 2023,a few days later I was added to the list.
I have to have one support person, which is my partner, Sheldon, with me at all times.
Our income has already been reduced because of me not being able to work, since last fall and it will be reduced further , because my partner will have to go on compassionate care leave with Employment Canada.(EI)makes things very tight, beyond pinching pennies.
So not only will we have a mortgage, car payment, normal household bills and have to buy groceries for my kids back home in New Brunswick, but we will also have rent to pay rent here in Toronto-$3200, groceries, countless trips back and forth 3-4 times a week to the hospital here in Toronto
I don’t want people to feel bad for me because I am sick, because this a second chance at life for me, and I am so beyond grateful to have this chance.
However, we do need your help.
With your help, It will allow me more time with my family. It will give me a chance at loving them all for just that much longer.
- Thank you and God Bless.
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Melissa Estey
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Zealand, NB