National Foundation for Transplants

Mike Adams - Flemington, NJ
	Donate Today Donate with		Transplant Type - Bone Marrow Mike, a husband and father of two, first suspected Lyme disease was the cause of swelling and pain in his hand until further testing showed he suffers from Systemic Scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease causing the tissues of various organs to become very hard and eventually stop functioning. Doctors have told Mike a bone marrow transplant is his only hope for a second chance at life. Mike was once very active, spending time with his two children, jogging five miles per day and playing softball as often as possible. However, his condition has forced him to stop the activities he once loved. An active coach in local Readington Township athletics, Mike has coached his children's athletic teams for 15 years. He is thankful that he has still been able to coach and hopes he remains healthy enough to continue helping. Mike looks forward to playing baseball with his son once again and walking his daughter down the aisle someday, and he hopes a lifesaving bone marrow transplant will allow him to do those things. A bone marrow transplant costs approximately $300,000. And that's only the beginning. Mike faces significant medical expenses related to his transplant. Because Mike's insurance will not cover a large portion of the transplant costs, his hospital has estimated that Mike will be responsible for approximately $170,000 out of pocket. You can help! To make a donation to NFT in Mike's honor, click the link below his photo. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT New Jersey Bone Marrow Fund, 5350 Poplar Avenue, Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Be sure to write "in honor of Mike Adams" in the memo line. Thank you for your generosity! Patient Health Institute: Northwestern Memorial Hospital