National Transplant Assistance Fund

Hello,

My name is Jim Trower and I am a great uncle to Alex Wilkison. I am sure you all are aware of little Alex's battle with T-Cell Lymphoma. He struggled with that disease for 2 years before he won that conflict. Unfortunately, one of the Chemo drugs he took induced genetic changes in his white blood cells. Six-year-old Alex is now facing a new battle with Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Cancer has given this little guy a one-two punch, and he is now waiting for a bone marrow transplant to overcome this newest medical struggle.

Putting emotions aside, what can we do for this family? Yes, they have medical insurance, but there are plenty of expenses that insurance will not cover. These extra expenditures amplify the hardship, not to mention the drain and anguish on Alex’s parents, Eric and Sara, who must still maintain and nurture the family, emotionally as well as financially.

There is an organization that helps with fundraising for transplant-related expenses. It is called the National Transplant Assistance Fund. I became familiar with this organization 15 years ago when my friend was going through a similar medical crisis. We set up a Campaign Fund for him at NTAF so that friends and family could donate to help with his expenses. The fund was available to him for uninsured medical and prescription costs, parking, travel expenses, caregiver costs, etc. I was very pleased with the way this organization operated, and it was a financial lifeline for my friend and his family.

We have now established a Campaign Fund in Alex’s honor at NTAF, for friends and family to help alleviate the financial burden that this young family is facing. NTAF keeps only 4 cents of each dollar and disburses funds only for transplant-related expenses thereby providing fiscal accountability to the donors. They have a 28 year track record and have received a prestigious four stars (highest rating) from Charity Navigator. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please help.

Make checks payable to:
NTAF Northwest Bone Marrow Transplant Fund

Note in memo section:
In Honor of Alex Wilkison

Mail to:
NTAF
150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-120
Radnor, PA 19087

For secure credit card donations:
Go to the website
Call 800-642-8399 or click the "CONTRIBUTE NOW" button on the website.

Thank you so much for your prayers, good wishes and generosity,

Respectfully,

Jim Trower