In November 2008, Margaret (Margy) Davis was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), an aggressive bone marrow cancer. The only hope for a cure is a bone marrow transplant. Thankfully, her daughter Meredith is a suitable bone marrow match. Doctors have determined that Margy is an excellent candidate for this procedure.
Because of the extraordinary expense of transplantation, funding this life-saving operation is a monumental task. Even with medical insurance, there are significant non-reimbursable costs such as health care deductibles, co-payments, immunosuppressant medications and relocation expenses. These costs present a challenge that Margy cannot meet alone. This is where your help is needed.
To help offset Margy's uninsured costs, her family has started a fundraising campaign through the National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF). NTAF is a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for over twenty years. All contributions are administered by NTAF exclusively for uninsured transplant-related expenses. 96 cents of every dollar donated by check goes directly to Margy's medical expenses and credit card donations are 93 cents of each dollar. All donations are tax-deductible. As a wonderful show of support, Margy's son-in-law is skiing across Michigan this winter. You are invited to make a pledge and read more about his efforts on the Fundraiser page.