Transplant Type - Lung

We are so sorry to say that Jim passed away in January 2010.

For many years Jim endured a terrible cough, but doctors couldn't determine the cause. He saw multiple doctors over the course of 10 years before finally being diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. In an effort to treat the disease, Jim underwent a lung transplant in 2007. Sadly, that lung began failing, and doctors told him a second lung transplant was critical to his survival. He received a second lung transplant in November 2009.

Jim always felt fortunate to have spent so many years doing the things he loves. He looked forward to life after his transplant and hoped to enjoy many more years with his sons, granddaughters and his wife, Sandy.

A lung transplant costs approximately $450,000. And that's only the beginning. Even with health coverage, Jim's family faces significant medical expenses related to the transplants, medications, doctors' bills and insurance costs.

Because Jim and Sandy had to travel 500 miles roundtrip to Emory Hospital in Atlanta, the family also incurred substantial expenses related to travel, food and lodging.

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

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Emory University Hospital