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Dearest friends, family, and future advocates of lung transplant research,
Approximately 350 people with Pulmonary Fibrosis, or Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, like me, receive new lungs every year. While the average lifespan of someone post-transplant is 6 years, this year I am so grateful to celebrate the 10th anniversary of my bilateral lung transplant.
Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) describes a condition in which lung tissue becomes thickened, stiff, and scarred, making it difficult for the lungs to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream. As a result, the brain, heart, and other organs cannot function properly. Thanks to the dedicated team of expert clinician-researchers at UCLA, I have defied all odds to share my story with you today.
Others have not been as lucky. Despite the miracle I live and breathe each day, there is still so much more to be done for those who suffer from this devastating disease. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of my bilateral lung transplant, I hope you will consider joining me and supporting pulmonary fibrosis research at UCLA. This research will help identify the causes of PF and improve treatments so every patient can someday be guaranteed a full, healthy life post-diagnosis.
Researchers at UCLA need our help. Please consider supporting this meaningful work, which helped to save my life as well as the lives of countless others. Any amount, big or small, will be a huge help for the future of PF patients and the exceptional doctors who serve them.
With sincere gratitude,
Ruth Magnus