Rackl Fam Med Relief Fund

Rackl Fam Med Relief Fund

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Medical
100%

Raised

$7,210

of $5,000 | raised by 35 people

Top Donation $1,000

Rheanna Smith

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Created March 28th, 2024
by Nikki McGee

On behalf of James Rackl Rackl

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Rackl Fam Med Relief Fund

Despite her valiant efforts, Jane Rackl- loving wife of Jeff Rackl, and mother to James and Jennifer- recently missed her last opportunity for a life-saving liver transplant and will be moving to hospice shortly. Though her body has bravely fought for years, her time to rest is quickly approaching, and her final wish is to have her family gathered by her side to say goodbye in person. To honor Jane's wish, I'm setting up this fundraiser to immediately cover the cost of her daughter Jennifer's flight home to Salt Lake City. The urgency of this need is paramount, with an immediate ask of $900, and an over-all hopeful goal of $5000 (at least).

Mama Rackl has been battling with PSC (Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis) for years, resulting in many painful trips to the hospital and now full cirrhosis of the liver and kidney failure. The only treatment for this disease is a liver transplant, for which she and her team have been diligently fighting for for years. However, her disease progressed at an extreme rate, and her kidneys have completely given up at this time. Thankfully, her healthy lifestyle and high activity rate has kept her going for so long without the transplant. Consequently, due to her body size, lean muscle mass, and lack of fat, the condition finally took all nutrients and muscle from her and the doctors have now deemed the liver transplant too high a risk.

Additionally, the Rackls have faced staggering medical expenses, with hundreds of thousands of already incurred over the past few years. This latest stint in the ICU alone is estimated to cost approximately $20,000 (after insurance). Even beyond the medical costs, hospice and funeral expenses, the time off work also adds further strain to their financial burden.

As a friend of James, who's seen their family love and struggle together for so long, I believe it's the least we can do to help offset even a small portion of these expenses. And, more importantly, to show the Rackl family that they are loved and supported during this difficult time.

Even a small contribution can make a significant impact.. Let's come together as a community to support Mama Rackl and her family (Jeff, James and Jennifer) during this challenging time.

A last note from Jane...She wants everyone to know how special you were to her. That she truly loved everyone, and everything outdoors. And that she's ready to rest but hopes to see her friends and family out enjoying the things she loved, knowing she's there with you in spirit and memories.

Thank you for your compassion and generosity.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Nikki McGee

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