A Fayetteville man is fighting for his life, and now looking to the community for help winning the battle. Forty-seven year-old Jeff Clardy is in need of a heart transplant, but doctors say he doesn't have enough money.
Clardy is the owner of Clardy's Cobbler Shoppe in Fayetteville. He's been in business for 33 years. However, lately his three sons have had to take over operations, because of Clardy's heart condition. "When your hearts not performing it's not like an arm or leg, it affects your whole being, physically, emotionally, spiritually," said Clardy.
According to doctors, if Clardy doesn't receive a heart transplant in the next three months to one year he will die. His insurance will cover the operation, but it's up to the family to pay for the medication afterward, which will cost about $150,000.
"You wonder how could a drug cost so much money, I could never get that for fixing shoes," said Clardy. The Clardys don't have the money, and without the medicine they are being denied the operation. Now they are turning to the community for help.
The family is hoping to raise the money within days, because if the rest of Clardy's health deteriorates, he won't be strong enough for the operation.
Donations can be made to Clardy at any First Security Bank. The account number is 08229767. You can also go to Clardy's Cobbler Shoppe in person, which is located at 416 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville. If you donate one dollar a heart will be taped on the window with your name on it.
More information can be found at www.jeffclardy.yolasite.com.
Clardy is the owner of Clardy's Cobbler Shoppe in Fayetteville. He's been in business for 33 years. However, lately his three sons have had to take over operations, because of Clardy's heart condition. "When your hearts not performing it's not like an arm or leg, it affects your whole being, physically, emotionally, spiritually," said Clardy.
According to doctors, if Clardy doesn't receive a heart transplant in the next three months to one year he will die. His insurance will cover the operation, but it's up to the family to pay for the medication afterward, which will cost about $150,000.
"You wonder how could a drug cost so much money, I could never get that for fixing shoes," said Clardy. The Clardys don't have the money, and without the medicine they are being denied the operation. Now they are turning to the community for help.
The family is hoping to raise the money within days, because if the rest of Clardy's health deteriorates, he won't be strong enough for the operation.
Donations can be made to Clardy at any First Security Bank. The account number is 08229767. You can also go to Clardy's Cobbler Shoppe in person, which is located at 416 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville. If you donate one dollar a heart will be taped on the window with your name on it.
More information can be found at www.jeffclardy.yolasite.com.
