Please RSVP for event by 3/27 - very important

Fundraising information: We are hoping to raise as much money as possible for the Buckleys. They have $120,000 co-pay for the surgery. In addition, Brian has not been able to work for the last 18 months because he is just too sick. There is no telling when he will be well enough to work. We are also looking for the community to spread the word on making donations directly to the Brian Buckley Fund. Checks can be made payable to Brian Buckley Fund - you can bring them to the event on April 4th (Please RSVP for the event by March 27 to Cheryl Kimball; 540-318-0778 or Mary Despian 540-899-0186), or mail checks to:

Brian Buckley Fund
15960 Dorset Road
Laurel, MD 20707


Liver Donor information: Brian needs a blood type "O" donor (negative or positive), his donor needs to have a similar body type to Brian - but the people at Georgetown can give more information on the details of that. They need to be roughly between 18-50 years old, and in good health. They will have to go through tests to include: extensive blood work, MRI, EKG, Xrays and a physical. A lot of the testing can be done on Saturdays, but a few tests have to be done during the work week. The people at Georgetown try to be accommodating with the testing to fit potential donors' schedules. In a broad brush -- the donor is looking at a five hour surgery where 40-60% of his liver will be removed and transplanted to Brian. The donor will have a 7-10 day hospital stay after the surgery and approximately 6 weeks of recuperation at home. In 4-6 weeks the donor's liver grows back to the original size. All expenses related to the testing, surgery and hospital stay are completely covered.

Potential Donor Coordinator at Georgetown: Charlotte Nicholson - (202) 444-7287