Transplant Type - Heart

In 2005, Sean was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy after a virus attacked his heart. He woke up in the middle of the night unable to breathe, and doctors ultimately decided the best treatment was to implant a defibrillator. However, while he was on the operating table, the surgeon decided that at just 28 years old Sean was too young for the procedure and attempted to treat his illness with medications instead.

Two years later, Sean collapsed at work, and finally had the defibrillator implanted to assist his heart functions. In 2010, his defibrillator was put to the test when it shocked him to save his life. Doctors have told Sean a heart transplant is now critical to his survival.

Before he can be added to the transplant waiting list, Sean must raise $150,000 to prove he can pay the out-of-pocket expenses for the procedure.

Sean, a former semi-professional football player, looks forward to the lifesaving transplant that will allow him to once again live a healthy, active lifestyle. Sean wants nothing more than to spend many more years watching his four nephews and two nieces grow up. But he needs your help.

Throughout his health battle, Sean and his family have learned so much and have been very humbled by the experience. They want to start a nonprofit organization to open a camp for children with heart problems. He dreams of kids running and playing with others, while learning to cope with their disability.

A heart transplant costs approximately $775,000. And that's only the beginning. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. The post-transplant medications can cost as much as $5,000 per month--and they are as critical to his survival as the transplant itself. Sadly, Sean's health insurance company will not assist with any of the costs related to his transplant.

A month after graduating with a 4.0 in criminal justice, Sean learned of his need for a heart transplant. He was preparing to become a police officer, but now he is unable to work because of his declining health, adding to his financial strain.

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

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Cedars-Sinai

Click here to see videos about Sean's struggle with his insurance company.