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Jill's kidney failure following her transplant and the wait for a kidney transplant.
The details of Jill's trip to the Cleveland Clinic and her Heart/Lung transplant.
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Jill Negaard Transplant Fund
A Sharing and
Caring Community
My wife, Jill Seggie Negaard, daughter of (Polly and the
late John Seggie) was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1959 with a congenital heart defect. She has a large VSD (ventricular septal
defect), an interrupted aortic arch and severe pulmonary hypertension. This condition has caused a progressive deterioration
in her health over the years. Recently, after months of extensive evaluation it was determined that she is in need of a heart
and double lung transplant. Jill and I live in Petersburg, Michigan with our many beloved pets: Einstein, Susie, Snowball,
Fred, Daisy, Frank, Droopy, and Dolly are our Westies, and Pete Rose II is the out numbered cat. Jill is employed by Schindler
Elevator Corporation in the Marketing Department, where she generates leads to the Sales Reps. for elevator repair, maintenance,
and modernization. Over the years Jill has given much of her time and talent to help others. As a young girl Jill belonged
to the Fort Industry Rainbow Assembly for Girls, where she was awarded the “ Grand Cross of Color” for her distinguished
service to the organization. Jill and her brother John joined their parents “Clowning Around” for Clowns of America.
“Jay Jay and Jelly Bean” used their magic acts to entertain at various schools and nursing homes. Jill and I joined
the Bedford Jaycees as charter members, assuming the positions of Secretary and President respectfully. Through the Jaycees
we participated in many fund-raising events to benefit local families in our community. Jill has had to curtail her activities
now because of her shortness of breath and her need for oxygen 24/7. Funding a heart /lung transplant, even with medical insurance
is a monumental task. A substantial portion of expenses will not be covered. These costs may include medical care, medicines,
travel, lodging and meals. Fundraising is essential to the overall success of Jill’s struggle. Only with the financial
support of family, friends and community can Jill achieve this goal. We would ask that you keep Jill in your thoughts and
prayers. Please help make this life saving miracle happen by making a donation to the fund we have established with the National
Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF) for Jill’s uninsured expenses. All donations are tax-deductible. Checks can be made
to “NTAF Heart/Lung Transplant Fund”. In the memo section please print “In Honor of Jill Negaard”
and mail it to: NTAF, 3475 West Chester Pike, Suite 230, Newtown Square, PA 19073. If you have any questions about the fund,
or would prefer to contribute using a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit card, please call 1-800-642-8399. If you
would like to donate an item to be used in a fund raising event, or if you would like to be part of Jill’s support team
or help with this fund raising campaign, please call: Gordon Negaard @ 734-854-5547 or Polly Seggie @ 440-392-0938. E-mail
us at JillNegaard@helpjill.org
THANK YOU, YOUR GENEROSITY AND YOUR PRAYERS ARE APPRECIATED.
Gordon Negaard
All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of
the law. This fund is administered by the National Transplant Assistance fund, a 501(c) 3 non-profit tax-exempt organization
dedicated to providing fundraising assistance to families incurring financial challenges due to an organ/tissue transplant
or other catastrophic illness and in promoting organ donor awareness. For information, call 1-800-642-8399. Or online at:
www.transplantfund.org.
MICS No 11575
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