Transplant Type - Heart

In 1994, Jan was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. Later the same year, he suffered a heart attack and learned he had total blockage of an artery. Jan now suffers from congestive heart failure, and doctors have told him a heart transplant is critical to his survival.

Jan and his wife, Theresa, have four adopted children and a young granddaughter. His illness has been very difficult on the entire family. Jan looks forward to his lifesaving heart transplant, which will allow him to spend many more years with his family, perform more often and return to his love of teaching music. But he needs your help.

A heart transplant costs approximately $650,000. And that's only the beginning. Even with health coverage, Jan will face significant medical expenses. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. The cost of post-transplant medications can range from $2,000 to $5,000 per month--and they are as critical to his survival as the transplant itself.

Though Jan spent many years as a music teacher, he can no longer work because of his declining health, adding to his family's financial strain.

You can help.
To make a donation to NFT in honor of Jan, click the link below his photo. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT North Carolina Heart Fund, 5350 Poplar Avenue, Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Please be sure to write "in honor of Jan Johansson" on the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: University of North Carolina Hospital