Local Resident Needs a Living Liver Donor

Fond du Lac resident Brigid Bergan is in need of a living liver donor. Here is her story.

“My name is Brigid, and I am asking for your help saving my life. I am on the liver transplant list in Wisconsin due to autoimmune hepatitis.

My family means the world to me. I have a son, a daughter, and a beloved granddaughter who is 4 years old and pictured above. I would be forever grateful to receive the gift of life from a donor so that I can spend more time with my granddaughter. We do crafts, bake together, play games, and act silly. We just finished 7 Ice Cream Road Trips to nearby shops this summer. I hope to see her grow up.

I feel very limited physically now, but beforehand, I was an active member in my community. Before falling ill, I was involved with my church family, served as a Big Sister, and also as a hospice volunteer. A life of service is a life well lived, and I truly believe we are here to serve others. It would be such a blessing to serve my community again as I once did.”

I am looking for a living donor. I am asking this of both friends and strangers, because I have no immediate family that can donate. Living donor transplants generally have better outcomes and can be arranged at a time convenient for both parties. I am compatible with any Type A or O blood type.

The most difficult part of waiting for a transplant is not knowing if I will be able to watch my granddaughter grow up or spend more time with my beloved family. I hope to continue a lifetime of service, giving back to my community, and spending time with my loved ones. The first step is to contact my transplant center using the information in the box above. The entire process is strictly confidential, and medical costs are covered by my insurance.

Please review existing Living Donor Benefits/Rights to determine which apply to you.

Thank you for considering saving my life.  

With deep gratitude,

Brigid

Brigid