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Christine has been suffering from Bronchiectasis, a degenrative lung condition for over 20 years but in the last year her condition became so severe that, even with daily treatments, she only had 20% lung function.
You can listen to an interview Christine did with the CBC about her condition here: http://www.cbc.ca/radio/dnto/breathe-in-breathe-out-1.3052540/meet-a-woman-who-fights-for-every-breath-1.3057880
Due to her rapid decline she was put on the recipient list for a double lung transplant which she received on May 15th, 2015.
The operation went well and Christine's doctors are very optimistic about her chances for a full recovery.
But, now the long road to recovery begins.
Christine and John are now required to rent accommodation in Toronto for several months (in addition to their regular home expenses in Bright's Grove) while John transports Christine to and from both Toronto General Hospital and St. Michaels Hospital and acts as her primary caregiver.
John's ability to work and provide for the family in the last year has been very limited as he has been the family's primary caregiver and responsible for getting Christine to and from her bi-weekly treatments and tests in London and Toronto.
During Christine's recovery John will be even more limited in his ability to work and provide for the family while the expenses they face only get higher.
Your support will help Christine and the Macleod family through this difficult time without the additional stress of financial hardship.
Any amount you are able to contribute would go a long way to supporting this family during an incredibly challenging time.
Thank you!
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