Debbie Low Please donate in the name of Debbie Low, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Please donate in the name of Debbie McComas, our mom and sister who was gone way too soon. She fought so hard these last 5 months with PF. We appreciate all the outpouring of love we have received as a family. She will forever be missed. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Deborah 'Debbie' Orians Please donate in the name of Debbie Orians, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Deborah Ann (Sarley) Thompson July 23, 1950 to August 6, 2021 Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. — unknown We feel her smile, laughter, and hugs all around. It’s impossible to believe that she is not here with us. Instead, we carry her in our hearts with the determination she had in hers, choosing to remember the happiness and love that she shared with us. If you asked what was most important in her life, she would most certainly tell you, family. Mother, wife, grammy, sister, and friend—she was so much to so many. She followed her dreams wherever they took her, and we followed right along. Her sense of adventure had us living on farms in Missouri and Virginia, then on the water in Florida. Her boundless energy (how could someone so small, have such endless reserves?) and love of real estate saw us turning (often run down…) houses into homes. When we think of her, we remember all the wonderful experiences we shared together. Annual Christmas tree hunts, cookie baking, ornament making, marshmallow roasting, warm summer days in the garden (and a winter full of canned goods to remind us of summer!), sun-filled days at the beach, cold winter nights on the farm waking up to baby lambs being bottle-fed and warmed in our home. And so, so many meals and cookouts filled with laughter, family, and friends—and her (dare we say world-famous?) lasagna, homemade ice cream, fresh-cut watermelon slices, and warm strawberry rhubarb pie. Though we lost her way too soon, we know she rests in peace having lived a well-loved life. She is survived by a family she loved and adored including her husband of 50 years, Randal Thompson. Her daughter Janelle Thompson Caplan and husband Michael Caplan, and their children Taylor, Molly, Spencer, and Jonah. Her daughter Kimberly Thompson Panay and husband Panos A. Panay, and their children Lydia and Zoe. Her son Seth Thompson and wife Jessica Dru Thompson, and their daughter Deidre. Her sister Rebecca Brown and husband Martin Brown and family. And her cousins Brian Mahler, and Marcia Mahler. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph Michael Sarley and Beverly Jean Sarley, her uncle Arthur Mahler and aunt Mary Ann Sarley Mahler, and her brothers Gregory Sarley and Joel Sarley. Condolences and messages of support may be sent to the family at 2473 La Condesa Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in her memory by visiting: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/PFFTribute/DeborahThompson And if you would like to celebrate her life further you can walk with us to raise awareness about pulmonary fibrosis, the disease that took her from us. Coordinated by the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, this annual event takes place this year on September 25, 2021 during pulmonary fibrosis awareness month. More information on how to join our group can be found here https://secure.qgiv.com/event/20pwal/team/883786/ or you can reach Kimberly at kimberlypanay@gmail.com.

Deborah Lawless Wade Please donate in the name of Deborah Lawless Wade, of Somerset, KY, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. Mom passed away August 10, 2019 at the young age of 67. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Debra Baldwin Please donate in the name of Debra Baldwin, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Please donate in the name of Debra Baldwin, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation was dear to her heart. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to PFF. -Amber All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Debra Surnicki Secreto Please donate in the name of Debra Surnicki Secreto, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Delonte Moore Please donate in Delonte Moore's name and memory, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for those with this terrible disease can be found. Delonte was fun-loving, warm-hearted and a genuinely great guy. Helping to support others with this and their loved ones is something he would definitely do. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Deneen LaCroix Draves Please donate in the name of Deneen LaCroix Draves , so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Denise & Steve Vojtasko Please donate in the name of Denise & Steve Vojtasko, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Denise Gallagher Denise Bero Gallagher, 70, of Syracuse, NY died on January 31, 2021, in Athens, GA. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Bero. Denise spent 59 years in Syracuse before moving to Athens, GA in 2011. She was also preceded in death by husband of 38 years, Joseph Gallagher who passed away in 2003 and brother, Timothy Gallagher in 2020. Denise is survived by her son, Ian Gallagher, his wife, Khristina Gallagher and one grandson, Noah as well as brothers Kevin Bero and David Bero and sisters Melanie Trouesdale and Therese Becksted as well as many nieces and nephews. Denise married the love of her life, Joe in 1969, and went on to foster hundreds of children in the Syracuse area. Together they enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and spending time on the St. Lawrence River. After many years of trying to conceive, they had one son, Ian, in 1983 whom she adored. In partnership with a few others, she built Accurate Accounting and Tax, serving people for 17 years before retiring in 2011. Denise then moved to Athens to be closer to her brother Kevin and his family, wife Dottie, and nieces Kelly and Carrie. She spent much of her retirement playing her favorite card game, bridge, with the Tuckston United Methodist Church group. In 2015, Denise became a grandmother and was affectionately called Nana by everyone she met after that. She was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in 2017 and passed peacefully in her home this past Sunday. Funeral/memorial services will be held at a later time due to COVID-19. Please donate in the name of Denise Gallagher , so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Dennis Delles Please donate in the name of Dennis Delles, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Please donate in the name of Dennis Gillyard, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Dennis Kennedy Please donate in the name of Dennis Kennedy, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Dennis Matz Please donate in the name of Dennis Matz, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Please donate in the name of Dennis Quirk, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of pulmonary fibrosis can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312) 854-2627.

Dennis Stramel Please donate in the name of Dennis Stramel, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

February 19, 2020 This photo was taken on Jan 17 when Dennis was discharged from the hospital. He has been home from the hospital 4 weeks and 5 days but who is counting?!?! My dad was here for 3 weeks, helping around the house and with hospital visits. He was good moral support in the first 3 weeks of transitioning out of the hospital.I continue driving to the hospital 3-4 times a week for clinic visits, therapy and testing. His biopsy the end of January indicated some rejection (a 2 on a scale of 1-4) so he was put on high doses of steroids. Steroids make people edgy and Dennis was no exception. He has digestive tests tomorrow, the 27th and Mar 5. He has another branch and biopsy on the 28th and on Mar 4th he gets his sternum repaired so as you can see we're busy in recovery. He's getting stronger every day. It's just a slow process! January 13, 2020 Dennis has been in rehab for 2 weeks now. He may get discharged this week. We'll know more tomorrow when the rehab team meets. We meet with the dietician tomorrow and the transplant nurse on Wed. These meetings are required prior to discharge. We'll have several hours of training on Dennis's medications. I'm preparing the house for when he gets home. We've ordered a walker and things to help in the bathroom. Dennis has been working hard in therapy to get stronger. He has more confidence in his abilities too. Hopefully the next post will be "he's home"! January 6, 2020 Dennis has been in rehab since Tues., Dec 31. He gets 3 hours of intense speech, physical and occupational therapy. He is having some nausea and dizzyness issues from all the medication, which hinders his therapy. The lung dr. came in yesterday and said his lungs look great. He's able to wear regular clothes now so that is nice. I took him for a stroll around the hospital yesterday in the wheelchair. It was his first trip outside since Oct. 29. Hopefully he can get his strength back soon and be discharged soon. There is a lot to learn about him living at home without nursing supervision. It will probably take both of us to keep track of everything! January 1, 2020 Hard to believe it's the start of a new year! Hopefully 2020 will be full of happy, healthy days and no looking back! Dennis had his traech and chest drain tubes removed Thurs afternoon, the 26th, in preparation of his transfer to rehab. As the insurance company would have it, they didn't approve the transfer until Tues. Dec 31 so yesterday was his first day there. No more isolation gowns and gloves to enter the room! What a pain that was. He was evaluated today by the new therapist today. He'll have 3 hours of therapy a day. He's just started standing without a walker today. He got clearance to drink regular beverages last week so no more nectar thick liquids. Dennis looks like himself again, less 45 lbs.! December 26, 2019 So Dennis and I spent Christmas in the hospital but we made the best of it. They're currently watching his chest tube output. The chest tubes were clamped the last couple of days but they've unclamped them to make sure he doesn't have an infection. It's apparently difficult to treat an infection at the bottom of the lungs. If they decide there is no infection, the chest tubes and traech will come out and he heads to rehab! Keep your fingers crossed! December 20, 2019 Dennis was able to walk about 60' of the hallway at the hospital today, with a walker that keeps him standing tall. They're still adjusting his anti rejection drugs. We're hoping his traech comes out soon and that can begin healing. It's been a long road but still hoping he'll be home for New Years! December 19, 2019 Dennis got chest drain tubes put back in on Sunday and he's having another bronchoscopy today. According to the transplant team I saw yesterday, they're continuing to watch the fluid and haziness in his lungs. He will be on antibiotics for awhile They also said he is ready to be evaluated to go to rehab which is the last step before coming home. He Had a good day yesterday but had no PT or OT so he got to rest. I also brought him Italian food for dinner so he was very happy about that! Hopefully they'll have him walking down the hall way by the end of the week December 15, 2019 Sorry it's been almost a week since I've posted an update. Dennis is able to eat solid food now but can only drink nectar thick liquids, which he hates. The hospital food is pretty bad so I'm trying to bring him food from home but he doesn't have much of an appetite. He's dizzy and nauseas a lot which they say is a side effect of all the meds he's on. He sleeps a lot and didn't want to work with physical therapist yesterday so I'm going to try to get him to do exercises, speech, arm and legs, this weekend so he's stronger on Monday. He is getting out of bed easier, standing and taking a few steps. I can' t wait to see him walking down the hall in the hospital, even if it's with a walker. He has to make more progress walking and moving around before he can go to rehab so maybe that will happen next week. Keep your eyes fingers crossed! December 9, 2019 Hard to believe I'm typing a December date. How fast time flys! Dennis had his transplant on November 10, exactly a month ago tomorrow. From being on the ventilator so long, the left side of Dennis's vocal cords had become paralyzed. They injected it with Botox yesterday and significantly improved his ability to speak with the speaking valve. He was able to FaceTime his brother yesterday! Unfortunately this is only a 3 month fix but we'll address that at a later date. He has another bronchoscopy today to again clean out his lungs. His leak on the right side is almost healed. No word on when he can move to rehab but they're supposed to try and walk today. Progress....just slow. Have a great week! December 6, 2019 Dennis got moved out of ICU yesterday. All new nursing staff and procedures to get used to. He can no longer check his oxygen saturation rate. A heart dr. came in yesterday and told us Dennis had an atrial heart flutter He had that fixed this morning. He had a swallowing test yesterday and he's now able to eat puréed food Not sure how he's going to like that. He continue's to get physical therapy and was able to stand briefly. Unfortunately Dennis is mentally ready to do a lot more than his body is able to do but all in good time He will get stronger! December 3, 2019 Good news today! They're going to move Dennis out of ICU today or tomorrow, depending on when a bed becomes available The air leak on his right lung is healing so no surgery needed and he can start using the speaking valve again. Everything just takes time but he's doing really well considering what he has gone through. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers! ❤️ November 29, 2019 I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends Dennis is still on a feeding tube so I told him we would have a Thanksgiving dinner when's he gets home. He has been breathing on his own with very little support but still has the traech. He has a speaking value but because of the size of the traech and the amount of effort required to make it work, most of our communication is still via note writing. He had a little setback a couple days ago. He had air and fluid around the outside of his lungs so they had to put a chest drain tube back in on his right side and they replaced one on his left side. They make him uncomfortable and one is pretty painful. They found he also has an air leak where the right lung attaches to his airway. His right lung wasn't inflating fully and filling the chest cavity. They're hoping the leak will heal on it's own but they can put in a shunt if it doesn't. It's good they found the leak now and not 2 months from now. Wed. the Dr. said he probably has 10 more day s in ICU and 10-15 days in rehab before he can come home. The Dr.'s keep saying he is really strong and doing well. We're hoping he'll be home for Christmas! November 25, 2019 So Dennis requested a shave and had them shave off his beard and moustache. I've only seen him without it one other time in 13 years. Everyone says he looks 10 years younger. Dennis called me on the phone yesterday. I didn't recognize his voice but he was talking in complete sentences. He also sent me a text this morning! They continue to clean out his lungs and he had a CAT scan this morning. They're getting ready to sit him up in the 'caddy' chair, which he likes most of the time. He plays music on his phone so loud people hear it when they walk by his room. Everyone thinks that's pretty cool coming from a double lung transplant patient in ICU. Hopefully we'll be moving out of ICU as he continues his progress and gains more strength! November 22, 2019 Dennis has had a good week Thye took him off the ventilator yesterday, capped his traech and he was able to talk a little bit It was very exciting for both of us. They also sat him up in bed. They're continuing the physical therapy twice a day to get his core strength back. He has limited use of his arms because they cut his sternum so he has to be careful and avoid any movement to that area for at least 8 weeks. They continue to actively monitor his heart rate and any fluid build up in and around his lungs Every day we take another baby step forward. Thank you everyone for your support! November 19, 2019 Dennis is breathing more and more on his own everyday so hopefully the ventilator can be turned off soon! Today Dennis was able to write notes to me. This is the first time he's been able to communicate with note writing since his transplant on Nov. 10th. They increased his anti rejection med a little today so they'll know what dosage he'll need once he's discharged. He was awake all day today so hopefully he'll sleep tonight and get back on a normal schedule. We actually Face timed his brother today! We're making progress everyday!! November 16, 2019 Dennis was awake most of the day today. He's getting feisty and ready to get out of bed. He was lifting his arms and the nurse was impressed with his movement. He'll have physical therapy tomorrow to work on improving his strength. He still has the traech but doesn't seem to be in any pain. I'll be going to the hospital early tomorrow to make sure he gets to follow the Vikings football game, even if we have to watch it on his phone! As one of Dennis's friends said, keep beaming the positive juju our way! November 14, 2019 They woke Dennis up today for a neuro assessment and he squeezed my hand! They're going to take out his breathing tube tomorrow and put the traech back in. This will make him more comfortable when he's awake. I went to a support meeting today and there was a guy there who had his transplant 12 years ago! Each day we make a little progress. They're taking really good care of him! November 13, 2019 Today was a good day. The bleeding has stopped The plan now is to wake him up slowly and wein him off the ventilator. Once that happens they'll get him up to sit in a chair and start walking We're making good progress. It's just not happening as quickly as I would like! November 11, 2019 They found donor lungs for Dennis yesterday and he went to surgery for the transplant around 9pm last night. At 2:30am the dr. called and the transplant went very well. Dennis is currently having some internal bleeding issues they're addressing but the first 24 hours after the surgery is a critical time He's in one of the best transplant hospitals in the country so we're very optimistic November 8, 2019 This picture of Dennis was taken Oct 8th, exactly one month ago today. He had just sailed our sailboat from Everett, WA to Chula Vista, CA. This was to be our beach front property home for the hot summers, since we both recently retired. Dennis worked for over 30 years as an ironworker, building large structures across the Pacific NW and in the Southwest. Two weeks after returning to Az, Dennis started not feeling well. I took him to the ER on Friday, Oct 25th where they determined he had a raging infection and his oxygen level was low. He had a mild case of pulmonary fibrosis, or so we thought. Somehow he now had an acute exacerbation of the fibrosis. Eight days later he was put on a breathing machine to keep him alive until he could get a double lung transplant. We're currently waiting on donor lungs so he can start his road to recovery. It will be a long road but we're optimistic this will give him many more years on this earth. I'll try to keep this tribute page updated so you can follow his journey. Your thought and prayers are greatly appreciated! ❤️ Debbie Tripp You can donate to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, in Dennis's name, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Denny Poe Please donate in the name of Denny Poe, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Derek Edward McLane Please donate in the name of Derek Edward McLane, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Derrick Archer Please donate in the name of Derrick Archer, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Please donate in the name of Desi Pesina, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Dewey Bond Please donate in the name of Dewey Bond, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Dewey McCullen Dewey McCullen passed away on December 22, 2012, after a courageous battle with Pulminary Fibrosis or Interstitial Lung Disease. The story of his last journey is detailed at: Dewey's Caring Bridge Memorial Page In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorials in Dewey's honor be donated to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation whose work includes: * Funding and supporting new research by creating partnerships between the academic research community and the biotech industry. * Funding for "bridge grants" to identify key gaps in basic and clinical research that may impede the development of successful treatments. * Aggressively pursuing increased public awareness through public service announcements, social networking, and traditional media exposure. * Providing educational materials, webinars, and online support services for patients and their families. * Obtaining Congressional Support to increase funding and find a cure for Pulmonary Fibrosis. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Please click on the "Donate" button at the top to ensure that your donation is made in Dewey's honor. Gratefully,The McCullens: Caroline, Shannon, Ian and Katherine If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

In loving memory of Dexter Gearheart who was diagnosed in 2004. Dexter passed away January 9th 2020 Please donate in the name of Dexter Gearheart, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Di Watts Please donate in the name of Di Watts, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Diane Kopczynski Please donate in the name of Diane Kopczynski, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Diane Leigh Please donate in the name of Diane Leigh, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627

Diane Ludlum Diane Virginia Ludlum (nee Moormann) of Somerset, KY., passed away peacefully after a brief illness on April 11, 2021. Diane grew up in Hyde Park and graduated from Withrow High School in 1970, where she met, and soon after married the love of her life, Huston ‘Buzz’ Ludlum. Married 49 years, together they raised two daughters, Holly and Brandyn. Diane left three grandsons: Andrew, Collin and Braden (Masternak). Diane loved swimming, boating and travel. She traveled alot with her husband throughout the mid-west, California, Texas, Florida and Virginia. She was very fond of her travels to England and Scotland with Scotland being her favorite. Please donate in the name of Diane Ludlum, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. All proceeds go towards: • Finding effective treatments and a cure for pulmonary fibrosis• Advocating for the pulmonary fibrosis community • Promoting disease awareness • Providing a compassionate environment for patients and their families Please donate and together we can help those living with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those we have lost. All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. If you cannot make a donation at this time, please forward this e-mail and link to everyone you know. Post this on your Facebook and Twitter pages. Every donation counts, no matter what the amount. The loss of a loved one is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded by our hearts – how lucky we have been to know those that we love even in our loss. Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated.If you have any questions please contact Jake Meding at jmeding@pulmonaryfibrosis.org or (312)854-2627