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Organizer: Beneficiary: Kelly Draganov

The Holiday Season is a time for giving and thinking of others. One of our dear friends, Kelly Draganov, is in critical need of financial assistance. . . Kyle Draganov's wife and Bella...

The Holiday Season is a time for giving and thinking of others. One of our dear friends, Kelly Draganov, is in critical need of financial assistance.

Kyle Draganov's wife and Bella Draganov's mom, Kelly, has end stage cystic fybrosis, an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to form in the lungs, pancreas and other organs (American Lung Association, http://www.lung.org/lung-disease/cystic-fibrosis/?gclid=CKD5-bCnwrICFQQ3nAodA1sACw ).

Her health has been declining for the past year and her only option now is to receive a double lung transplant. Kelly has recently traveled to Duke University in hopes to be accepted to receive a double lung transplant. Unfortunately, due to the combination of drug resistant bugs Kelly cultures, Duke feels as though the double lung transplant will be too risky and are unable to accept her. However, all hope is not lost. Kelly and Kyle are remaining positive and moving on to plan B, University of Pittsburgh, who accepts high risk patients. While they are moving forward with the University of Pittsburgh, the doctors at Duke pursued other options with other programs around the world and a program in Galveston, Texas showed interest. Kelly and Kyle are determined and will not give up hope.

As you can well understand, this situation is very costly. Kelly has been in and out of the hospital since May. As of now, she has been at Duke Medical Center for over two weeks, and will likely be there until she is transported to Galveston or Pittsburgh. Medical, travel and lodging costs are mounting daily. We have set up a fundraising website where you donate money to assist the Draganov family. Once Kelly receives the double lung transplant, recovery can take up to 6 months, in addition to lifelong follow up and drugs not covered by insurance. We want to make sure that Kyle and Bella are able to visit Kelly with little to no financial worries. We have set our fundraising goal at $25,000. With your generosity, we hope to well exceed this amount. Contibutions of any size are appreciated!

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Updates

04/25/2013
by
Yesterday was 90 days post transplant! The three month mark is a milestone as that early window is an extremely vulnerable time. Dr. Valentine is very pleased with my progress, though he will keep me on a short leash until the end of July, which will be the six month milestone. I am happy that he is granting me a one-week pass to visit home in June. I will be there for Bella's last week of elementary school as well as her gymnastics banquet. What great medicine that will be!

Meanwhile, I continue my rehab and clinic appointments. I have regained a lot of strength -- I can do  push-ups and climb stairs -- and my lung function has steadily increased to 76% as of last Friday. CF patients often take up to a year to reach 100% or better. I am feeling good and am grateful for every breath!

Medical bills are rolling in. It looks like the drugs (about 30 prescritions filled monthly) and travel back and forth to TX will be our greatest lifelong costs. At the moment, your gifts are keeping a roof over my head, but soon we will likely direct some of the YouCaring funds towards medications. We remain deeply grateful to each of you for your love and generosity! You are part of a miracle!








03/29/2013
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Kelly received her successful double lung transplant on Januaty 24, 2013. It was a challenging surgery and Dr Valentine says that Kelly was the sickest person he has ever transplanted. At the time of transplant, Kelly's Lung Allocation Score (the score which decides where you are on the list) was 92 out of a highest possible 100. Most people I have talked to in the transplant community have never heard of a score that high.

Since the transplant, Kelly has had re-learn how to walk and talk. She was in bed and sedated for nearly 6 weeks, so she had extreme muscle atrophe. Talking was hard because the ventilator weakened her vocal chords to the point that she couldn't make noise. 

We are now past two months out from transplant. Kelly's voice is quite a bit stronger, though not back completely. She can walk again, even without assistance of a walker. She has been able to climb stairs, but needs to be careful not to over-do-it. Her lung function at the first test in the hospital was about 48%. Since then, it has steadily been increasing. On the most recent Pulmonary Function Test, her lung function was at 67%. We are all amazed at her progress.

The journey is not over... Kelly will remain in Texas until August. Yes, that will be 8 months away from home by the time it's all said and done for. But, the finish line (returning home) gets closer every day. 

Of course, the support of everyone in our extended community has helped us on this amazing journey. Thank you all for helping in so many ways. From the funds generated on this site (which have helped pay for our apartment and rental furniture) to those that have helped with cooked meals and dog walking and donated airplane tickets. We could not do this without the help from so many people. We continue to be overwhelmed by how much love and support we have received. 

Thank you all for your help.

Kyle, Kelly and Bella


01/21/2013
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Kelly was officially listed on January 11th. She was de-activated for 2 days, due to a collapsed lung, to let her recover from surgery. Then, re-listed on January 12th. So, we have been waiting on the list for 9 days now. We have received a few offers, but they were either the wrong size or not in good enough shape. Kelly has been on ECMO for 13 days as I write this. We are practicing the fine art of waiting patiently, for something Kelly needs urgently.

Every day is filled with a roller coaster of emotions. I never know when I walk into the ICU in the morning whether we will be spending the day trying to trouble shoot some threatening issue that pops up. So, I try not to get too excited by either the ups or downs on this journey and try to take comfort in the quiet times.

Since you all have been so generous, I thought I would share how your money is being used. Currently, I have only used the funds from this fundraiser for paying for lodging. We are staying in a small vacation rental (vrbo) duplex that is about a mile from the hospital for $575 a week. Vacation rentals have everything we need for cooking, so that we can save money by not eating out.  I hope to save as much as possible for housing after the transplant and antirejection drugs that she'll need to take for the rest of her life.

We will need to move to a furnished apartment in League City, TX after the transplant. That is where her clinic appointments will be for 3-6 months after transplant.

Again, thank you all for helping out. We couldn't do this without multiple levels of support... Financial, emotional, spiritual, and more that I probably don't realize yet. 


01/06/2013
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When I last wrote an update, we were at Duke University Hospital waiting for approval to fly Kelly via medical jet to the Universit of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. After an extremely stressful 3 hour flight, we are now in Galveston. Kelly has been on the ventilator for 8 days now, which means that flying was extremely risky. The air medics had to continuously monitor and adjust settings on the mobile ventilator. She had to be on the maximum level of oxygen just to keep her saturation rates at the bottom of acceptable levels.

When we arrived, I was reminded at how different Texas culture is from where we are from. Most of the docs wear cowboy boots under they're scrubs and the nurses all wear black scrubs that have stitching similar to black country western jeans. Kelly's Transplant Dr is Dr Vincent Valentine. So far, I am really impressed with the time he has spent getting to know who Kelly is. Of course, she can't speak for herself... So he spent close to an hour asking me all kinds of questions about who She was and what made her tick. They don't do anywhere near the volume of transplants that Duke does, so I feel more like I am working with a small business mentality where they have the time to really get to know their customers. Not that Duke didn't get to know Kelly, they all care very much for Kelly. But they just don't have the same time to spend on one patient. 

UTMB is also offering very different techniques to prepare Kelly for transplant. Because surviving a transplant surgery requires a patient to go through physical conditioning, they prefer to not transplant someone who has been on a ventilator for a prolonged time. So, they are considering a technology called ECMO, which pulls blood out of the body, re-oxygenates it and removes CO2, then puts the blood back in the body. This should require much less work by her lungs and could allow them to remove the ventilator. Once off the ventilator, they could wake her up and allow her to do some level of exercise to prepare for transplant. We still have many obstacles to maneuver, but I am sure we are in the best place possible to give Kelly a shot.

I will try to post here as we have updates, but if you are interested in daily updates the facebook group is where you can keep up.

I continued to be overwhelmed by all the support, emotional and financial. Thank you all!


01/02/2013
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Thank you to everyone who has been involved in this effort. I can't express with words how much your support means to my family. The latest news is that Kelly has been accepted by the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. We are waiting for insurance approval for the medivac airplane flight. She has been sedated and on a ventilator since Saturday, 12/29/12. This is certainly a tough journey, but we remain positive and hopeful that we will make it to Galveston and get the love of my life the new lungs that she needs.

If any of you are interested in following daily updates, we have a facebook group at :  https://www.facebook.com/groups/kellyshealthupdates/

This is a closed group, but I think you can request access and I can approve you.

Thank you again for your help.
Kyle

Supporters

Pat & Terrell
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, March 28, 2013



Prenner Marvel, PA
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, March 05, 2013



The Baranoskis
donated$100.00
Friday, February 22, 2013



Gary & Frankie Bennett
donated$200.00
Thursday, February 21, 2013

To Kelly, Kyle and Bella, Our thoughts and many good wishes are with all of you in Kelly's brave venture back to good health. We look forward to seeing you when we go back to Edisto for a family reunion in the future. Best of luck to all of you, Gary and Frankie Bennett



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Wednesday, February 20, 2013



The Gibneys
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Dear Kyle, Kelly and Bella- We are thinking of you and praying for you every step of the way through recovery. You've got this Kelly! -Ethan and Megan



Marge and Paul Nogosek
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, February 16, 2013

We hope Kelly has a smooth road going forward and a speedy recovery..



Jacqueline Wein & Tom LaMacchia
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, February 15, 2013

With love on Valentines Day!



Jenny Slear
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Kelly, Kyle and Bella although we have never formally met, Mandy Carney is my sister in law and I get to hear wonderful stories about your family and see her pics. I feel that in some ways I know your family with the stories from Mandy and the boys. I pray for continued strength for all of your family and continued recovery for you Kelly. You are one amazing family. Keep on tumbling Bella.



Denise and Bob Pace
donated$100.00
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Praying for a rapid recovery. Love you. The Paces



Iron Bridge CrossFit
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, February 10, 2013

This is just part of the ~$3000 the CrossFit community in Charleston was able to raise for Kelly. We had a great turn out from over 75 folks that came out to support the CrossFit for Kelly event. Kevin and Jen Halleran are part of our coaching team and ignited the spark for the event. Thoughts and prayers are with you. -Iron Bridge CrossFit



Walter & Amy Wilkerson
donated$100.00
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Good luck get well and god bless!



Baldwin and Chaplain Madeline Tom
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, February 09, 2013

We pray daily for your full recovery, Kelly, as well as as a comfort and strength beyond all understanding for Kyle, Bella and the rest of your family.



Rick and Laurie Murphy
donated$100.00
Saturday, February 09, 2013

With Much Love and Many Prayers. Kelly, We think of you everyday.



paula byers and eddie gregory - and Carson Williams 5th grader at Stiles Point
donated$100.00
Thursday, February 07, 2013

All our love and positive energy is coming your way!!



Molly McGuire
donated$50.00
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Sending you so much positive energy!



Xia Jin & Yanlin Ye
donated$100.00
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Just heard the news about Kelly's lung transplant from Amy. We are very glad that Kelly finally got her new lungs. Hold strong and see you in Charleston!



Steff Fauver
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, February 07, 2013



Randy and Leigh Warren
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, February 07, 2013



Renee Shaw - NOAA CSC
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, February 07, 2013

Praying for continued strength for the Draganov Family!



Paige Gill
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, February 07, 2013

While I do not know you all personally, I have worked (remotely) for the Center for 7 years and am a wife and mother and so feel an invisible connection. My heart goes out to you and my wish is that you are surrounded by a golden orb of healing energy as you make your way through the recovery process.



Kalisi & Mario Mausio
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, February 07, 2013

So happy to hear of the transplant and read your updates Kyle. Your strength as a family is very touching. All the best with the road ahead. Aloha from PSC.



Pat & Terrell
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, February 05, 2013



Debbie McGovern
donated$25.00
Saturday, February 02, 2013

What a journey you have been on ... what a blessing to have received such a very special gift. I couldn't be happier for you guys.. all of you! God bless Dr. Valentine for his knowledge, skill and being the kind and caring person he seems to be. Still praying!



Adam Stein
donated$100.00
Friday, February 01, 2013



Susan Fox
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, February 01, 2013

Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery



Loleta W. Rollerson
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, February 01, 2013

God bless you and know you are in my prayers! Loleta (NOAA)



David Betenbaugh
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, February 01, 2013

Thinking of you and your family often. Thoughts of hope and positive outcomes!



Jackie Rolleri
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, February 01, 2013

Thinking of you all and wishing the best for Kelly!



Betsy and Butch Waters
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 31, 2013

Dear Kelly, Bella, and Kyle, We are thinking of all of you and hope that your progress will be swift. Fondly, Betsy and Butch Waters



Monica
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 31, 2013

May God continue to Bless You.



Mark Finkbeiner
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for a successful procedure and speedy recovery.



Connie & Steve Pavlasek
donated$50.00
Tuesday, January 29, 2013



Anne Ball
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 29, 2013



Sophie Brams
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Hope you feel better very soon. Bella, we love you!



Jennifer Champy
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 27, 2013

Thanking God for all the miracles that have already happened and the ones still yet to come!



Bucky, Leigh & Gigi Hinson
donated$100.00
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Our thoughts, prayers and positive energy being sent out to Kelly, Kyle & Bella, Kelly, you are such a strong person- I truly admire your strength. Leigh Hinson and family (Bucky, Leigh & Gigi)



Bridget French
donated$25.00
Thursday, January 24, 2013



Kristy and David dosReis
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you each and everyday. Your continued strength and courage are an inspiration to us all.



Nicole & Gary Kesler
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Wishing you the courage & strength to overcome these obstacles. The Keslers (friends of Stephen & Susan Hopkins)



Chrissa Waite
donated$20.00
Thursday, January 24, 2013



Maria Honeycutt
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts. Hope to hear great news soon!



Simpson Family
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 24, 2013

We love you Kelly and Family!



Julia & Matt Smith
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 23, 2013



Laura Robinson Black
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Praying for the entire family . In memory of my little sister, Leslie Robinson Olds. Love to all, laura



The Head Family, Cola. S.C.
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Hi Kyle, I am a neighbor and friend of Courtney (Davis) Hallet, she recently told me about Kelly. I will continue praying for her and your family. It looks as though her transplant will soon happen, Godspeed to you all and I pray you will have strength, comfort and peace in the coming days! Sincerely, Tracques Head



Andy Moody
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 23, 2013

I truly hope everything goes well for you guys...



Courtney Davis Hallett
donated$100.00
Monday, January 21, 2013

Kelly, I haven't seen you in years. I remember growing up in the neighborhood and I always loved coming to your house and playing in your awesome backyard play house. You were my idol and still are. We haven't talked for years, but from what I read, you are still as awesome as you were back in the day! My husband, Andy and my daughter, Sophie and I are praying for you and your beautiful family....daily! Hang tough my sweet, childhood friend. God is good! xoxo



Someone who is praying for you constantly!
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 21, 2013

Hugs and Kisses my sweet friend!



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Monday, January 21, 2013



Carole Gunter
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 20, 2013



Ken and Donna Murphy
donated$100.00
Sunday, January 20, 2013

God bless Kelly.



California Cousins
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 20, 2013



Tricia Ryan
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 20, 2013

This isn't much in the scheme of things, but hopefully it will help buy a tank of gas, fill a prescription or some music to listen to as you pass the days waiting and hoping for better days. My thoughts are with you all - take care!



Leslie Hamilton Martinez
donated$100.00
Sunday, January 20, 2013

I hope this can help. Much love, Leslie and family



Kim Maddux
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 20, 2013

Keeping you in our prayers... Your friend, One of Lorena's Yak-Yak Sisters



Neil & Donna Nilsen
donated$200.00
Saturday, January 19, 2013

Kelly, May the love of your family and friends, skill of your doctors and your own personal strength all work together as an unbeatable team to bring you through this challenge before you. Know that you, Kyle and Bella are in our hearts and thoughts always. Love you lots and lots!



Bohler family
donated$50.00
Friday, January 18, 2013



Michele Peter
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Giving a little extra because you deserve it, Kelly, Kyle, and Bella. May God continue to bless you all



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 17, 2013



Ann D'Apice
donated$50.00
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Love you guys. Sending you so much light and strength. You are all an inspiration.



The Scott Family
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 17, 2013

We are praying for you Kelly. You guys are a great family! Tony,Roxane, Paige, and Sarah



Gara, Daron, Seph, Bryce, Jenna, and Jarod Long
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Kelly, Kyle, and Bella, Y'all have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard about Kelly's need for a transplant and will continue to be. Big hugs to your family!!



The Tylers
donated$50.00
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

You remain in our prayers.



Tom & Martha Donehue
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

We are praying that all goes well



The Hopkins Family
donated$200.00
Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Much love to the Draganov family! We have you in our hearts & prayers always.



Gail and Sharon Pressnall
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 15, 2013



Anonymous
donated$100.00
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

GOD BLESS!!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

YOU ARE ALL LOVED and LIFTED UP!!!



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Monday, January 14, 2013



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, January 14, 2013

:)



Ward/Gartland Family
donated$50.00
Monday, January 14, 2013



ROSE EASLER
donated$100.00
Monday, January 14, 2013

WILL CONTINUE KEEPING KELLY AND HER FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.



The Boulware Family
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 13, 2013



Brenda & Alan Kerr
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 13, 2013



Jan Kucklick
donated$100.00
Sunday, January 13, 2013



Michael and Josie Dingee
donated$100.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

We are praying for your transplant and a very quick recovery because we would like to me you and your family . Sending lots of love and hugs.



Michele Lisi
donated$300.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

My whole heart is with your family. I pray constantly and send all my love toward the three of you. Thank you for all your updates.



Frances P. Molten
donated$100.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Kelly, You and your family have been in my prayers and will continue to be in them. You are an inspiration to all of us. Keep strong and know how much you are loved. Frances Molten Several people would like to send a check instead of putting it on a card so if you let me know I can pass the info on to them.



Laurie McGrath
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 12, 2013

Kelly and family - I am a friend of Jennifer Champy and just want you to know that I am praying for you all every day. It is a privilege to be able to help financially in such a small way - but I know that it all counts in a big way. God bless the Draganov family!!



Jeff
donated$25.00
Saturday, January 12, 2013



Christine Geoffray
donated$200.00
Friday, January 11, 2013



Harris Kirk
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 11, 2013

Kelly: Any friend of Jeff Fields is a friend of mine. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Harris Kirk



Tillman Family
donated$100.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

You and your family are in our prayers...wishing you well



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 11, 2013



Gail Murray
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 11, 2013

Stay strong. We love you guys. Gail, Emily, Allison, and Isabelle



Bryce Turberville
donated$50.00
Friday, January 11, 2013

Your family is continually in our thoughts & prayers



Loretta and Marcel
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 11, 2013



Sri
donated$200.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013



Jonathan and Jennifer Drum
donated$150.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Sending positive vibrations your way!



McClure family
donated$20.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013



Bobby, Sarah & Jacob Zandate
donated$50.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Wishing you and your family all the best!



Sabrina Shamma
donated$25.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013



Amy LaThanh
donated$500.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

via Patience - fight hard!



Chris Zaharias
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Best wishes.



Dale Wilkerson and Peter Leber
donated$20.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

We're friends of Patience and John's in SF... sending positivity to you in any way we can!



Amy
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 10, 2013



The Barthelets
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, January 10, 2013



Stephanie Greer
donated$25.00
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Sending positive thoughts your way, Kelly!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013



The Wisemans
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013



Joyce & albert Dean
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

GOD bless you and help you and your family through the hard time.



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

God bless you and your family, and may He bring you peace and healing!



Chris DeSpain
donated$25.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Best hopes for you and your family and friends. "Hang in there, it CAN and Will get better"



mrsilkunderwear
donated$15.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Get better!



West Family
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Kelly, Kyle, & Bella- We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Kyle, thank you for the updates on Kelly. We are so glad that you found the right place for the procedure. Love, Brandi and Matt West



Emily Frithsen
donated$100.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013



Jeanie Rivas
donated$10.00
Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Best wishes for you recovery.



Emily Willingham
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Kelly, you are the bravest person I've ever known. I am praying for you and your family, your doctors, and your speedy recovery.



Dave, Annie, and Will Ernst
donated$100.00
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

We are thinking and praying for you and your family.



The Carney Family
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Stay strong and keep fighting. We love you so much!



The Ciccarelli Family
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Kelly, We are thinking about you & praying that you get a pair of healthy lungs. Love, Denise John, Tess & Laura



Anonymous
donated$150.00
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Happy Birthday Kyle! We love you guys and you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.



Kelli Brown
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.



suzanne and patrick carney
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, January 08, 2013

you are in our prayers. we hope the love that so many have for you and your family will sustain you at this time'



George Schwartz
donated$250.00
Monday, January 07, 2013

Good Luck, God Bless You



Roxanne
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 07, 2013



Jim and Delores Simpson
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 07, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you every day. We know God is with you in this journey. Dee and Jim



Shari and Robert Wise
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 07, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for the updates. Galveston sounds fantastic!



Donna and Mark Pender
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 07, 2013



Christin Stewart
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 07, 2013

Loved getting to know you guys and house sitting in Charleston! Sending lots of love to your sweet family!



Jon and Tashya Allen
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 07, 2013



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, January 07, 2013

I do not know your family, but I can only imagine how hard this would be if it was my mom. Truly hoping for the best for Ms. Kelly. Keep fighting hard and know you have an army on your side!



The Murphys
donated$100.00
Sunday, January 06, 2013



Patsy & Terrell Cook
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 06, 2013

Constant prayers for strength and healing. Love ya!!



The Webbs
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 06, 2013



Jackie S Graham
donated$50.00
Sunday, January 06, 2013

Praying for you and your family!



Meg Burt
donated$20.00
Sunday, January 06, 2013

Best wishes for a safe surgery & speedy recovery!



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, January 06, 2013

Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.



Kimberly MacLean
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 06, 2013



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, January 06, 2013

Sending love and prayers and good vibs for healing stength. xo



David Lindsay-Abaire
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 05, 2013

Sending lots of love and prayers.



Jan and Mike
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 05, 2013

With love and healing wishes.



Sylvia Jefferies
donated$100.00
Saturday, January 05, 2013

we just heard about this and want to help as much as we can. we're all praying for you and your families. and yes, New Year New Lungs! :)



Jennifer Phillips & Ed Rawlings
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, January 05, 2013

With love and prayers!



Lani
donated$250.00
Saturday, January 05, 2013

I love you, Kelly. Be strong.



John, Becky and Ariel Dornisch
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 04, 2013

We love you all...We know Galveston is going to work. NEW LUNGS and NEW YEAR!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 04, 2013



Kelly Draganov
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 04, 2013

I am a friend of Michelle Peter's and she just loves and cares for you so much! My prayers are with you and I hope God brings you and your family comfort during this time.



Trey and Jenny Honeycutt
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 04, 2013



Mary Anne and Bill Robinson
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 04, 2013

Given with love and prayers.



The Sancho and Bidwell Family
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 04, 2013

With loving thoughts and enduring hope!



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Friday, January 04, 2013



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 04, 2013



David West
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, January 04, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers



Donndarae
donated$50.00
Friday, January 04, 2013

I'm Jen Champy's Jersey friend.. When I read about Kelly, I prayed that Texas would take her. Have a safe flight Kelly and god bless you and your family!!!!!



The Winters Family
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Friday, January 04, 2013



Leigh Manzi
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Kelly, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family! Wishing you love and health in the new year! Leigh



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Jones/Bradley family
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Thursday, January 03, 2013

We are praying for your family! Jennifer Champy is one of my closest friends. I have seen the struggle to pay for lifesaving meds and treatments. I hope this helps.o



Donna Hoffman
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Thursday, January 03, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with all of the Draganov family.



Nathan & Tricia Lawrenson
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Thursday, January 03, 2013

New lungs in TX!



Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Thursday, January 03, 2013



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Sandra Bunker
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Thursday, January 03, 2013

Best of luck and keep praying! I wil be.



frank naughton
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Joan Lazarus
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Thursday, January 03, 2013

Dear Draganovs --- for all the care and support you have given me over the years, I am so grateful to have a tangible way to help at this time. Love you Love you --- joan



Russell and Nancy Jackson
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Thursday, January 03, 2013



Jean Tanimoto
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Thursday, January 03, 2013

Sending all good thoughts always!



Luanne O'Shea
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Thursday, January 03, 2013



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Jerry Esch and Family
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Lindsay Goodwin
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Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Thinking of you all and sending warm thoughts and lots of love!



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Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Praying for you~



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Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Praying for you.



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Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Keeping you all in our thoughts. OXO.



Margaret and William Allen
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Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Keeping you in our prayers



The Fowler Family
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Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Thinking of you while you go through this difficult time. Sending every blessing I can think of your way!



Dawn Wright
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Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Praying for you!



Caitlyn and Shaun McCrary
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Bethney Ward
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Monday, December 31, 2012

Praying for your family....



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Tim Doherty
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Monday, December 31, 2012



Chris Ellis and Family
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Friday, December 28, 2012



Brian Smith, Susan White & family
donated$100.00
Thursday, December 27, 2012

We're sending good thoughts your way too. Good luck with the next steps.



David Stein
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Best wishes. Thinking of you and your family.



Zac and Leslie Hart
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

We are thinking of you guys and hoping 2013 brings nothing but the best news.



Heidi & Shaw Stiller
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Hope 2013 brings good news and healing. We'll be keeping the whole family in our thoughts.



Kristina Meetze
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

My thoughts are with you guys!!



Keith and Stephanie
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Jamie, Andrea & Jon Glee
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Mataosky Family
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012



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Wednesday, December 26, 2012



Doug Marcy and family
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this process.



Anonymous
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Thinking good thoughts for you all!



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The Hund Family
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Thinking of you guys, and sending our prayers and best thoughts to you.



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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Wishing you guys all the best. Hope you had a Merry Christmas.



Lia Wojtowicz
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012



Gary and Terri Ginter
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012



Smillie family
donated$100.00
Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Lets go people, get out there. Platelets and blood donations are always needed too, if you can stand a needle.



Gabe & Kathy
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas Draganov's! We're all thinking of you



Yanlin Ye
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012



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Tuesday, December 25, 2012



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Tuesday, December 25, 2012



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Dave Okey
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Certainly thinking about y'all this holiday season. Merry Christmas and God bless.



Jeff S
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Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy Holidays Kelly, Kyle, and Bella. Hope the new year brings good news.



Aaron and Valerie Edelheit (friends of Jeff Skahill)
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Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas and our family send our best thoughts and prayers. Aaron and Valerie



Anonymous
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Angela Gilliard
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Monday, December 24, 2012

PRAYER FOR HEALING by Fr. Fernando Suarez, CC Lord, look upon me with eyes of mercy. May Your healing Spirit rest upon me. It is through Your power that I was created. Since You created me from nothing, You can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of Your Spirit. May Your life-giving powers flow into every cell of my body and into the depths of my soul. Mend what is broken. Cast out anything that should not be within me. Rebuild my brokeness. Restore my strength for service in Your Kingdom. Touch my soul with Your compassion for others. Touch my heart with Your courage and infinite love for all. Touch my mind with Your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim Your praise. Teach me to reach out to You in my need, and help me to lead others to You by my example. Most loving Heart of Jesus, bring my health in body and spirit that I may serve You with all my strength. To Jesus, through Mary, Fr. Fernando Suarez, CC I am only an instrument of the Lord, it is He who heals!



Lynne Hinkey
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Monday, December 24, 2012



Gold-Krueck
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Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy Holidays!



christin reynolds
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Monday, December 24, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Kalisi & Mario Mausio
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Monday, December 24, 2012

Sending positive vibes and much Aloha. Merry Christmas!



David Porter
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Monday, December 24, 2012



The Zinkl Family (Matt, Anya, & Elias)
donated$25.00
Monday, December 24, 2012

Friends of the Skahill Family, are friends of ours.

Comments


Rebecca Lanford
Please check out Emory in Atlanta Transplant Center. I only waited a few months for my transplant.

Delores and Jim Simpson
We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. You have a very supportive family and lots of friends (some you haven't met yet) wishing you well every day.

Abbie
I hope you make your goal mrs Kelly my family is praying and so are my friends

Friend
Kyle, I am so glad to hear this news about Kelly!!! I have been praying for Kelly, You and Bella. Keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Much love and strength to you 3!

Friend
Kyle, I am so glad to hear this news about Kelly!!! I have been praying for Kelly, You and Bella. Keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Much love and strength to you 3!

Luanne O'Shea
This is a phenominal way to help Kelly - and let the family know how much we love them! Thank you, friends, for getting this going.

Jennifer
Much love and prayers to you all for fast results.. Come on Texas.. Take care of Kelly so we can have her back here in SC where she belongs!!

Debbie Bordeau
Kelly - always a fundraiser:) I hope you know there are many of us here at MUSC who are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you and your family~ xo debbie

CF
Thank you to whomever set this up. What a generous group we have here at our CSC work family.

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