Our Story
This is Alicia. She is 16 and JOYFUL! Alicia was born at just 24 weeks gestation. Being so premature, her lungs were severely underdeveloped and she has chronically struggled with fighting for air. Doctors have diagnosed her with End Stage Lung Disease. Alicia has been on oxygen since birth throughout her nights, but was switched to oxygen 24/7 in the 6th grade. She carries her lifeline around daily in the...
Continue Reading »Alicia Berkey
Spring Hill, KS
Transplant Type: Lung
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $100,000.00
Raised: $64,622 of $100,000 goal
Raised by 347 contributors
Updates
HOME and Post Transplant Update
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Hello Miracle Makers! It’s been a little while since our last big update on Alicia. I figured it was time to fill you in on her current well... Continue Reading »
Home Stretch for Alicia
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Hello Prayer Warriors! It has been about a month since I last updated you on Alicia's recovery progress. Our girl is going strong! Alicia is still going in... Continue Reading »
Alicia’s Recovery Update
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Hello Prayer Warriors! Today marks 1 month, 2 weeks, and 8 days since transplant (TX) day; Ali's lungs are BREATHING and THRIVING! We are forever grateful to our... Continue Reading »
Hello From the Berkey Family
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Good Afternoon! Below is an update from Alicia's mama: Alicia is healing so well! Yesterday, April 26th, marked ONE MONTH since her BIG DAY! Alicia is still... Continue Reading »
Prayer Update For Alicia’s Healing
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Good Afternoon! Alicia is healing very well with her PFT's staying pretty steady, Praise the Lord!! Please continue to pray for those deep breaths. Also, Alicia is experiencing... Continue Reading »
Update and virtual fundraiser!
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Hey Guys...It has been just over 1 week since Alicia received her new lungs and guess what? These Lungs are Breathing!!! Have things been rough? Yes it... Continue Reading »
Specific Request from Team Berkey!
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We have a very specific prayer request for Alicia and the Berkey family. As you know, Alicia’s lung transplant was successful - she handled the surgery like a... Continue Reading »
Surgery Success!
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Alicia Jewel made it through her surgery in just shy of 12 hours. She did GREAT. This girl had her sick lungs removed from her healthy body and... Continue Reading »