The July 2 article on Chani Capps was well-written and explained Chani’s upbeat spirit and hopes. All of us who know the Capps family situation have been praying for them each day. We also have been developing a plan to help financially.

A fund has been established to help Chani and the Capps family deal with the tremendous financial impact of this catastrophe. Tax deductible contributions can be made to the National Transplant Assistance Fund and Catastrophic Injury Program. Put “Chani Capps Fund” on the check memo line.

Checks can be mailed to NTAF, 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F-120, Radnor, Pa., 19087. You may also get on the NATF Web site, http://www.transplantfund.org/Catastrophic/. Search for “Capps” and then click on the “Contribute Now” tab to make a credit-card contribution. Or you can contact NTAF by phone at 1-800-642-8399.

When you donate this way, 96 percent of the funds go directly to the Capps fund, with 4 percent going to managing the fund. All funds designated for the Chani Capps fund will be used to help pay for such things as ongoing medical needs, home remodeling and a wheelchair-accessible van.

As you look at the options for donating, consider making a monthly donation for 12 to 24 months. This will help the Capps know how much funding they will have each month.

Debe Colby
Grand Junction

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