Please donate in the name of Robert "Bob" Shaw, 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
Sue Kennedy Please donate in the name of Sue 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
Sue Goffard Bailey Please donate in the name of Sue Goffard Bailey, 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
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
In memory of Hemen Shah As many of you know, Hemen was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in 2016. IPF is a disease that impacts your lung function, and one without a cure. It is a progressive disease, moving quickly for some patients and slowly for others. Until about two weeks ago, Hemen was able to carry conversations, walk on his own, and was generally stable with regards to his condition. Unfortunately, as is common with this disease, his condition declined suddenly and he was hospitalized for a few days. After he was released, we hoped he would be able to return to his previous quality of life, but the disease continued to progress rapidly from there. IPF is not a well researched or well understood disease. If you care to make a donation, 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 All donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes to help support the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
In Memory of Brian Newlin Please donate in the name of Brian Newlin, 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
Greg Hicks Please donate in the name of Greg Hicks, 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
Kalpana Desai The Desai Family is raising awareness and funds for the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. 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
Peter Judice Please donate in the name of Peter Judice, 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
On behalf of our family (the Beheshti Family) we have created a donation page for people who want to contribute something to the memory of our mom and wife, Fataneh Gilanshah. Instead of flowers or other gifts please consider donating. She had a long and hard battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and we thought this will be a good way to honor her memory. Please donate in the name of Fataneh Gilanshah, 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
Dear friends and loved ones- In honor of Kieran's mother, Lorraine Hall, who passed away from Pulmonary Fibrosis, we invite you to donate to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation as a part of our registry. Funds will be allocated to researching treatments, providing support to patients, and creating awareness. With the celebration of this day, we also celebrate those who helped us grow. Thank you for your love, Emily and Kieran
Kevin Bittner Please donate in the name of Kevin Bittner, 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
Suseela Chundi Photos My mom, Suseela Chundi, wondered how people less fortunate than her could cope with this devastating illness as she struggled with each breath. She was a woman with immense patience, quiet strength, and unconditional love for all. With her profound appreciation for life and refreshing optimism, she was a constant inspiration to those around her. Please take a minute to look at the wonderful pictures celebrating her life and the happiness she brought to others. I am raising awareness and funds for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. 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 help those living with Pulmonary Fibrosis and those we have succumbed to this unrelenting disease by donating to this cause. 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 the amount. The loss of a loved one is heartbreaking. Nevertheless, I am comforted by the indelible memories she has imprinted within me. 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
In Memory of Luther Turner Please donate in the name of my Heavenly Angel, Luther, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this awful 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 my beloved husband is devastating. I am so grateful to God however for the wonderful years I had with this sweet and beautiful man, my soulmate and best friend. 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 Karl Schaeflein, 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
Michael Mannchen Please donate in the name of Michael Mannchen , 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
Elynn Rae Kennedy 1941-2021 Please consider donating in memory of Elynn, so that a cure and treatment can be possible for others. Elynn was born October 9, 1941, in Crossfield, Alberta, Canada, to Nyall and Rosma Tweedle. She was the third of four daughters. She came to the United States and married Robert Friedrich in 1961. They had three daughters: Connie Marie, Heather Lynn and Sherree Rene’e. In 1972 she married Major Charles Joseph Baker in Colorado Springs, CO. A widower who had 4 small children whom Elynn raised: Charles Jr. “Chuck”, Susan, Stephen, and Elizabeth “Lisa”. She had an amazing way to connect with people and always had a “Your New Best Friend” attitude. She became the first woman District Governor for Lions Club International. She and her husband Chuck remained active members until his passing in 2003. After becoming a widow, she moved to Palm Desert, CA where she met a wonderful man, Ralph Kennedy, a widower, and married him on March 17, 2005. Elynn had a zest for life and was very active in her community. She was an avid golfer and was president of the Sun City Palm Desert Women’s Golf Association. She belonged to the Canadian Club in SCPD. She enjoyed guitar and singing lessons among other hobbies. Her dream car had always been a Guards Red Porsche Boxster and in 2016 her dream came true! She and Ralph took many wonderful road trips traveling all over the country and Canada for months at a time. She became an active member and Vice president of the Porsche Club of America Riverside Region, participating in many Porsche Parades and Treffens throughout the US and Canada. In 2014, she was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis but that didn’t stop her. She would say “no rocking chair for me”. She and Ralph traveled even more. She was always very grateful to have met wonderful people who gave her hope and inspiration to go through her ailment. When people asked her how she did it, she would say “Faith and Attitude” and she sure had both and in that order! She became a PFF Ambassador (pulmonary fibrosis) and gave several talks and support to others with the same ailment and to medical professionals. Elynn was called to be with the Lord on September 23, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Ralph, her 7 children, Ralph’s family, her sister Rosma Jean “Sue” and her family in Canada, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and many, many friends that she cultivated throughout her amazing life. 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. 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
Susan Schubert Coyne Susan lost her five year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on December 29, 2018. She was vibrant and energetic, living life to its fullest and was always on the go. Within two years of being diagnosed, her activity level was severely compromised by this horrible disease and continued to slowly decline until her final breath. Please donate in the name of Susan Schubert Coyne, 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
Karabed Shirikchian KARABED (GARY) SHIRIKCHIAN BORN 12-22-1937 DIED 04-19-2018For those of us fortunate enough to have known Gary, he will be sadly missed,but, he will live on in our hearts and memories. He was an unwavering Husband, Father, and Grandfather. For Gary, his work and his family was his life and he lived a rich and fruitful life. From his birth in Aleppo, Syria, his marriage to Nver in Armenia, and his final journey to the United States with his family, you might say that he was well traveled. His family came to California financially poor, but family rich. His love of family and determination to succeed in his new homeland brought him the success he so desired. Gary, is the shining example of what made the United States of America great. He was a full blooded American through and through of Armenian descent. He was tough and kind. He could make you laugh and then make you think. He succumbed to Pulmonary Fibrosis at the age of 80. Considering his life, it was well lived. What he accomplished in 80 years is what most of us could only dream of accomplishing. REST IN PEACE, GARY WE LOVE YOU.......................................... Pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/156811801@N04/IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS FOR RESEARCH TO CURE PULMONARY FIBROSIS ARE SUGGESTED. 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
Donald Hughes, Jr Don was a kind and loving son, husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was born May 6, 1949 and left us on Aug. 18, 2022 after a long and courageous struggle with life altering and insidious Pulmonary Fibrosis. He loved all things historical, geographical and political, traveling to far off places to be immersed in castles, pyramids and lush landscapes. He loved being outdoors: watching the beauty of dusk and the setting sun; standing under cover as thunderstorms and lightening raged overhead; enjoying a starry night and locating constellations, Jupiter, Mars and Venus; taking stealthy photos of myriad "critters" as they wandered through our yard. But most of all, he cherished sharing joys and challenges with his children and grandchildren, only wishing each happiness and living a life with purpose. He lived his life with optimism and hope, even during the final difficult years in his struggle with Type I diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and pulmonary fibrosis. He never complained, but focused on appreciating tender moments and doing what he could to "leave on a high note." The loss of Don/Dad/Grandpa is devastating, yet we know how lucky we were to have him in our lives...our gratitude for his precious life will never diminish. Please donate in the name of Donald Hughes Jr., as well as his father, Donald Hughes Sr, and his bother Scott Hughes who also passed away from PF 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
Paul Galluccio For those of you that knew Paul, he was always the life of the party. He spent every day with the biggest smile on his face, and laughing with that special twinkle in his eye. Unfortunately, in 2017, he was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. IPF is an autoimmune disease that attacks the lungs. A disease that would typically devastate any person receiving that news, only fueled his determination to live the next 3.5 years to the fullest. He never went a day without working, never went a day without calling and laughing with his closest family and friends, and never went a day thinking this disease would stop him. He spent every moment until his last being the most amazing, caring, loving, determined, and brave man any of us have ever known. We are all so lucky to have had him in our lives and want his legacy to continue to live on forever. We as a family want to give back to the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and scientists that work so hard to battle, and try to beat this disease. We would appreciate, in lieu of flowers, to please donate in the name of Paul Galluccio, 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
Steven Oeth Please donate in the name of Steven Oeth, 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
Davendra "Dave" AgarwalDavendra (Dave) Agarwal Please donate in the name of Davendra Agarwal, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. Dave was a remarkable man, born and raised in Moradabad, India, he graduated top of his class at the Indian Institute of Technology with a BS in Geology and Geophysics, and went on to obtain a Master of Science in Geophysics from Imperial College in London, England. The Queen Mother personally gave him his certificate . While in England he met the incomparable Miss Roshanak Zarrabi. They married in 1961 in Tehran, Iran had 3 children and traveled and lived all over the world, making lifelong friends wherever they went. Dave was at the forefront of oil exploration and was considered a giant in the field. He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, his grown children Rita Agarwal MD, Ravin Agarwal MBA, and Bijan Agarwal MBA, PhD, their spouses, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and grand nephews and nieces. He was considered a second father or grandfather by many including Mojgan Withers, Byron Zarrabi, Sherri Hekmat, and Bita Aminian. He was a brilliant, insightful, caring and loving man, admired and respected by all who met him. 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, even in our loss – how lucky we have been to know those that we love. 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
Paul Garone III Please donate in memory of our father Paul Garone III, so that a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for sufferers of this terrible disease can be found. Our dad struggled for years with symptoms until finally being diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis...the same lung disease that claimed our grandfather in 1976. 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
Haeng Ju Kong 9/04/50 - 2/28/21 Born in South Korea, Haeng Ju Kong was the spirited, smart second son of DukJong Kong and DuSoon (Bae) Kong and a graduate of Yonsei University. One of his favorite memories of his university days was participating in the theatre. In 1978, he immigrated to the U.S with his wife, Cindy (Park) Kong and located in Riverdale, NY just in time for the birth of his son, Andrew Kong. In 1980, he welcomed his daughter, Juliet (Kong) Stiehl. Throughout his life, HJ was a vivacious, funny dad who tirelessly worked several jobs, with the goal of ensuring that his children were afforded every educational opportunity and the chance to achieve the "American Dream." While our childhood was filled with piano and violin lessons and, of course, laser focus on our schooling, it was also filled with family vacations, with my Dad driving all of us in his beloved minivan to Niagara Falls, the Cape and Florida. Dad was very committed to bringing us to various amusement parks and riding roller coasters with us. He was always there to champion our performances at our games, concerts and competitions. He also loved to play cards, eat Korean food and sushi (the joke is that "when the fish in the ocean could hear HJ coming, they would swim away"), sing karaoke and watch his Korean TV shows. And of course, he loved family trips to Vegas! He was both outgoing and welcoming and in that vein, he embraced both his son-in-law, George, and daughter-in-law, Joan to our family. But in his life, nothing seemed to bring him more joy than being with his grandchildren: James Stiehl (10), Charlotte Stiehl(6), Matthew Kong (9) and Elizabeth Kong (3). He was "fun harahbuhgee" who would play hide and seek and get in light saber fights with his grandsons. He would let Charlotte paint his nails and clap loudly while she performed her impromptu dance routines. He told my brother, Andrew, that his proudest moment as a father was when my brother adopted my niece, Elizabeth. And that is the core of Dad's heart. So it is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to this loving, cheerful husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. We mourn the loss of your presence in our future, but we also are thankful for the memories we have. We love you and we already so greatly miss you, Apah. Dad's last few years were a challenge due to pulmonary fibrosis. Pulmonary Fibrosis is a general diagnosis when there is scarring of the lung tissue, which can never be regenerated or healed and ultimately impact one's ability to breathe and supply oxygen to one's body. It can cause great suffering for those who are diagnosed with it. And so, we ask that those who wish to do something for our family, please consider donating to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Donations in honor of my father will go to: • 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
Brian Shea Please donate in the name of Brian Shea, a wonderful husband, father and brother, who passed away from Pulmonary Fibrosis in August 2016. This donation will help find a cure and/or treatments to prolong life for this terrible disease. 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
Skip Wilkins Please donate in the name of Skip Wilkins, 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 Skip touched the lives of many and we are all blessed to have known him. Skip made everyone around him feel loved, laugh, and could bring out the best in anyone. He will be sorely missed! 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
Leon Harris Leon was a loving husband & father who fought to the the very end. He touched so many of our lives with his kindness and generosity. Not once did he let this disease break his will or allow himself to give up. Instead, he took up painting and was able to create beautiful art that will serve as a memory of how much good he brought to the world. He would have been so proud to know that his struggle & fight would lead to his family & friends rallying around the cause of raising awareness and finding a cure for such a devastating disease. Please donate your time or money to this effort and know that no amount is too small. With your help, we can help bring hope and a happy ending to current/future patients and their families.If you are able to donate, know that all donations are tax-deductible and every dollar raised goes 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 familiesIf 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 and even the act of raising awareness is an important step.The loss of Leon is devastating. Yet, we are always reminded how lucky we have been to have had him in our lives.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
In lieu of flowers, we ask you to consider making a donation in loving memory of Mary Stellish to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Please donate in the name of Mary Stellish, 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
John Cogliano Please donate in the name of John Cogliano, he suffered many years with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Let's work together 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
