In Memoriam

Friends and family of Jan Reynolds announce that Jan passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011 "after a challenging past two years trying to mend her failing heart. Sadly, the health of Jan's heart declined to a point it could no longer support her and a donor could not be found in time. These past 6 months, especially, have required around the clock care for Jan; and Bill and their son, Matthew, have been vigilant in carefully watching over her. Jan and her son Matthew both work in our Continuing Education department at Georgia Southern University, and any of you who had the privilege to know Jan, know what an incredibly bright star she was to everyone with whom she worked and played, and she will be greatly missed." A Memorial Service will was held on Saturday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church, located at 609 East Grady Street, Statesboro, GA.

Coworkers and friends contacted the Transplant Association to see about the donations contributed by generous donors toward Jan's heart transplant. The funds cannot be returned, but were able to be used toward Jan's funeral expenses: $1,800 worth of expenses were covered, taking a huge burden off of Jan's family! We thought those who had been donating to this cause would be happy to know that their money still went to Jan and her family.

If you are interested in making a donation to memorialize Jan, friends and family ask that you support these causes:

 

Roberts Wesylan College, Janice & Bill Reynolds UG alma mater.

Please note in their comments block, "donation is to honor Janice Wilbur-Reynolds and go towards the scholarship fund Bill Reynolds is currently working to designate in honor of Janice." A $500 level is required to do this, and he'll supplement the funds to ensure this is reached.
http://www.roberts.edu/
https://rconnections.roberts.edu/sslpage.aspx?pid=699

OR

GO RED for Women, American Heart Association for fighting heart disease in women
http://www.goredforwomen.org/

 

 

Updated URL for donations!

Hi everyone-
Here is the new URL for donations:
http://client.gatransplant.org/Client/jareynold

 Thanks!

Online Donations Now Accepted!

Hello everyone--
I wanted to let you know the good news: online donations are now available at Jan Reynold's page at Georgia Transplant Foundation.

Portal URL:  http://client.gatransplant.org/Client/jareynold
(Updated: As of Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, the page is working and accepting donations. As of Monday, Dec. 13, this links is updated.)

Please go ahead and donate!

An Update from Jan!

I am very happy to report that I became stable enough to return home from Emory University Hospital on October 28.   I am still very weak and using a walker to get around the house.   My family is taking really good care of me while I work to regain my strength.  I dream about seeing the inside of my office again.  You can’t imagine how moved I am by all of the greetings, calls, and words of encouragement I have received.  My colleagues have been amazing as they have gathered together to help my assistants carry on my work.  This has all meant so much to me.  I had no idea that when I was admitted to St. Joseph’s/Candler on October 7th for a procedure to replace the ICD in my chest that I would have a minor stroke and get to the point where the doctors there felt that I needed to be airlifted to Emory.  Months ago when my heart rhythm became very erratic, there was some talk about a heart transplant, but when I was admitted to Emory this talk became very serious.  Please continue to keep me in your prayers.  And, thanks again for all that you are doing in small and large ways to help me.  I am very appreciative. 

Why We're Not Collecting Funds Yet

The Transplant Fundraising Program (TFP) has been developed by Georgia Transplant Foundation (GTF) to assist transplant patients in preparing financially for ongoing transplant costs. These programs provide fundraising assistance and account management for transplant funds. Financial contributions are overseen by GTF staff and an Advisory Council providing fiscal accountability to transplant clients and their contributors.

Jan has applied for an Access to Care account, but she has not yet been approved. Access to Care provides accounts for fundraising dollars;  eligibility criteria include applying pre-transplant and exhibiting financial or insurance need. Patients must have a fundraising account held at GTF to be eligible for the match.

These accounts provide up to a $10,000 match and are used primarily for medication costs. The cost of immuno-suppressive medications (medications that help prevent organ rejection in transplants) typically ranges from $20,600 to $32,900 per year and even with medical insurance, the minimum co-pay will still be formidable.

Access to Care Matched Account Details:
Funds matched up to a maximum of $10,000 if eligible
Application required before transplant
Funds for non medication costs are limited to $1,000

As soon as Jan's account has been set up, we will post information about how to donate to her Access to Care Matched Account.

Planning to fundraise

We are setting this blog up as a method of communicating with friends of Jan Reynolds. We are not yet able to do active fundraising, but as soon as we can, we will spread this information. Thanks!

Contact Us

You may contact the friends of Jan Reynolds who are putting together this effort by emailing janshealthyheart (at) gmail.com.