SUSAN THOMPSON
The Andy Transplant Foundation was established by Susan Thompson in memory of her brother Andy who passed away from complications due to liver failure after not getting the transplant he so desperately needed.
Andy was diagnosed with liver disease while in his early thirties. Soon there after he was identified as being in critical need of a transplant and was placed on the dreaded wait list. While waiting over 2 years for a donor organ, Andy’s health progressively worsened. With time running out, and despite risk to personal well being, family members and friends came forward and expressed their willingness to become live donors.
Following an extended and frustrating test period, two acceptable donor candidates were identified, both willing to undergo the required surgery in the hopes of saving Andy’s life.
But sadly time had run out for Andy.
While waiting for a bed to come available at the nearest hospital capable of performing the specialized operation, his health rapidly declined. Two weeks following donor acceptance, the doctors deemed Andy no longer viable for transplant surgery. He passed away on February 25, 2003 at the untimely age of 37. Andy left behind a grieving wife and four young children, a sister and parents who loved him deeply and many saddened relatives and friends. He will always be remembered as a kind, caring and intelligent person with God given potential and ability to make a difference. He is dearly missed. Susan established the foundation in fulfillment of a commitment she made to her brother during his final hours to help others in need of organ transplants.
About Us
About the Andy Transplant Foundation: Established in 2004, The Andy Transplant Foundation’s, (ATF) main objective is to save lives through charitable fundraising that supports transplant research and increases awareness of the need for individual organ transplant donations. The foundation is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina with operations throughout North America. For more information about the Andy Transplant Foundation and to find out how you can help go to www.andytransplantfoundation.org.
