Just Breathe Marine
Fundraising campaign by
Peter Moore
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ZAR1,825.00raised of R216,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
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I have severe COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.) My lung function currently ranges between 18% and 24%.
24 years ago i ran into a room to close a Chlorine Gas cylinder that had been inadvertently opened , I did this so that the children in a play area could be timeously evacuated from the creche, which thankfully happened without any harm to any child. At that time being super fit my intention was to hold my breathe for the duration of time it would take me to run into the room , close the cylinder and get out, unfortunately i could not hold my breathe long enough and as a result my lungs got burnt by the chlorine gas.
The Dr. at the hospital said at the time that there was nothing that could be done to repair the damage but because i was young and very fit it would only possibly affect me when i was an old man . Any way within 2 weeks i was back, running, swimming ,etc. without any problems.
About 8 years ago i started feeling breathless without much effort, put it down to the fact that i was getting older...
To make a long story short,within two years i had been diagnosed with severe COPD , spent many months in hospital, got medically boarded as i couldn't work any more and was permanently on oxygen at home. I urgently needed a Bi- lateral lung transplant, but due to being so inactive and on so much medication i was too over weight to be listed for a transplant.
My life of hell began, i could do nothing, little things like brushing my
teeth were exhausting,constantly having these terrible attacks we call
them exacerbations......
i
find it difficult to explain it is the most terrible thing , you just don't
get oxygen, you breath in but you just don't get air....you suffocate and
you just don't know when you will get your breathe back......or if you will
this time.
Just over two years ago i woke up and my pity party was over, i decided to fight this horrible disease with everything i had , i served my country, first in the infantry and then as a Marine being tough and fighting against all odds was something i understood. So i started , just by tensing my muscles and did breathing exercises, two months later i managed to walk on the treadmill for 2 minutes without stopping, and then did a bit more every day, it wasn't all plain sailing many days i was just to ill to do anything , BUT I NEVER GAVE UP... i have lost a total of 34 kg i can now walk between 3 km and 5 km every day.
Although i have lost enough weight to be listed for a transplant, i due to lack of finances no longer have private medical aid and our state hospitals do not do Lung transplants.
The reason i am asking you to PLEASE HELP ME BUY TIME is this, my life is spent breathing through a long straw( that's what every day feels like to me) its not something you get used to, it is what it is......BUT lately it feels like every now and again something is blocking that bit of air that i get through my straw.
This campaign is so that i can go onto a private medical aid like Discovery Health as they do approve Bi -Lateral lung transplants.My previous campaign was to raise enough money for Pneumerex coils to place into my lungs, unfortunately we have determined that this procedure will no longer be suitable for my lungs.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and if i may ask you that if it is not possible for you to assist if you would please be so kind as to forward my campaign on to all your family, friends and business contacts it would mean the world to me.
Thank you, and breathe easy
Peter.
Letter confirming my medical condition
Fundraising Team
- Peter Moore
- Campaign Owner
- Port Elizabeth, ZA
- Nicole Justine Isherwood
- Social media manager
Donors
- Steve Buckley
- Donated on Feb 24, 2017
All the way brother
- Heather Fedeli
- Donated on Feb 10, 2017
Your amazing daughter was part of my family too while in CA, and I've followed your story since then. We wish you all the best and your spirit and strength are truly inspirational. Much love from Heather, Nick & Eric Fedeli
Sundays River Mile Swim
Update posted by Peter Moore at 06:05 pmI did it...it was appalling conditions, head wind of 32 knots and 3ft swells, but with my great support team around me we made it. I wont lie, it was very tough , but i would do it again in a heart beat, my mail goal was to promote Organ
Why i love challenges
Update posted by Peter Moore at 01:24 pmApart from my funding campaign, i am passionate about raising awareness regarding the deplorable lack of Organ donors not just in South Africa, but all around the world , i also love motivating other chronically ill people to do more with there lives, have more fun, get out more often
I've entered into the Sundays River Mile race on the 25th of February!!!
Update posted by Peter Moore at 08:42 amTwo weeks ago i swam across and back over the Sundays River, with my oxygen machine,in a canoe next to me, this as far as i know has never been done before : )I enjoyed it so much that i have entered into the Sundays River Mile race on the. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- ROBERT CHARLES
- Posted On Apr 07, 2021
I started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate Health Home, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for almost 4 months, it reversed my COPD. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness gradually disappeared. Reach Ultimate Health Home via their email at ultimatehealthhome@gmail. com . I can breath much better and It feels comfortable!
- Steve Buckley
- Donated on Feb 24, 2017
All the way brother
- Heather Fedeli
- Donated on Feb 10, 2017
Your amazing daughter was part of my family too while in CA, and I've followed your story since then. We wish you all the best and your spirit and strength are truly inspirational. Much love from Heather, Nick & Eric Fedeli
- Steve Messina
- Donated on Jan 18, 2017
- Lynne Ross
- Donated on Dec 31, 2016
I have been a friend of Peter's family for many years and remember the happy little chappie he was when the families first met. Through this unfortunate incident he has grown into one of the bravest and admirable young men I know. Please help him to buy some time.........xxx
- Nicole Justine Isherwood
- Donated on Dec 22, 2016
I'm Going to support you as much as I can every step of the way. To anyone reading this , every bit helps no matter how small.
- Guest
- Donated on Dec 19, 2016
From Helene my Pal
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 19, 2016
Pals
- Diane Goertz
- Donated on Dec 16, 2016
May God soften the hearts and pockets of all those who see this good cause, to donate towards your operation. And may God bless you to be with us for many, many more years.....Amen
- Satellite Rentals & Sales Satellite Rentals & Sales
- Donated on Dec 11, 2016
Peter is fighting as hard as he possibly can but he really needs all the help he can get. If we all just help a bit he will achieve his target and go for this procedure that will vastly improve the quality of his life.
I started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate Health Home, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for almost 4 months, it reversed my COPD. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness gradually disappeared. Reach Ultimate Health Home via their email at ultimatehealthhome@gmail. com . I can breath much better and It feels comfortable!