Rachel Nates Breath of Hope Foundation

Rachel M. Nates -- 12/7/79 - 7/21/08  


"Rachel's Story" by Jason D. Boone
 

 

 

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Current Projects: Rachel was being filmed for a documentary about her journey. Jason Boone is completing the documentary. We hope to screen the documentary in the near future.

My Life After Transplant: Although Rachel did not receive her transplant, she wanted to dedicate her life to being a spokesperson for organ donation and also to raise funds for the LAM Foundation for research. She was registered with the NDRI (National Disease Research Interchange) and was able to donate her diseased lungs to help find a cure for LAM.

Rachel's Daily Goal: "To have someone tell me that I'm an inspiration to them. There's no better feeling or compliment than that."

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"It is my hope that my story will both inspire and change your life..."


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                              Designs by Rachel                            
Show your support! "This is kind of my 'thank you' to my 'fan club' (I just learned I have one)... A lot of people have been asking for stuff like this - to be part of this exclusive club : ) ..." Rachel  designed T-shirts, bags and postage stamps that you can purchase to help us raise money to continue achieving Rachel's goals of raising awareness for LAM and organ donations. Everything can be totally customized by you! Step 1: Pick a design. Step 2: Pick a style of shirt. Step 3: Pick a color and size. More designs to come.



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How You Can Help -

"I have been humbled enough to realize that this is so much bigger than us, and that we really DO need help." People kept asking what they could do, so we put some stuff together. 


"Run around the room until you get out of breath. Then put a plastic bag over your head and try to breathe. That's what I feel like every day."
 
Rachel's Vision Board
All the things Rachel wanted to do in the future and the things we shouldn't take for granted...