Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Update on donor requirements

Katrina needs a living donor to give her one lung lobe (we all have 5.) A or O blood type, aged 18 - 55, non-smoker, 5'9" or over. Is it you or someone you know? Call John at 760-579-8275 or write etkatcher@gmail.com

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Katie Status

Katie is still critically ill. She has been moved, but only to be better served in a post op area of the hospital. Her level of care has not relaxed, and she is dependent on the Bipap machine to breathe. Her spirits are great and she is positive.

Being a living donor

We need only one lobe. Each lung has several. Wikipedia says the donor usually has little to no long-term negative effects from the procedure. Katie is an amazing person, and we're trying to save her life. If you have any leads, let us know.

Video about Katie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzWi9ikEvkA

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Be a Living Donor

My cousin, Katrina Howell, is in the final stages of Cystic Fibrosis. She needs a lung lobe donor now if she is to survive. A+ blood type, aged 18 - 55. Is it you or someone you know? etkatcher@gmail.com