August 2025 Spotlight: Kenneth Sims
Mission Monday Cash Bingo Night!
Join us for an exciting evening of bingo on Monday, August 25, 2025 and help us support a great cause!
All proceeds go directly to helping our Spotlight Recipient, Kenneth Sims, on their transplant journey. Let’s make a difference together!
Let’s fill the room with hope and support!
About Ken
Ken’s journey began some years ago with chest pain, extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, and just general malaise. Test after test, doctor after doctor, eventually it all led to Cardiac Amyloidosis. A condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart muscle and surrounding tissues, causing it to thicken and harden. In Ken’s case, the disease had already progressed enough for doctors to say he needed a new heart. After a 2nd opinion, and some time to digest everything, we began looking at transplant hospitals. Ultimately he chose Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.
After a daunting evaluation process, Ken was officially listed in March of 2023. His stats were concerning to his doctors, and in July he was admitted indefinitely. Unknown what the future would hold for us, we decided to renew our wedding vows: “To have and to hold, in sickness and health.” We had a small, intimate ceremony in the hospital chapel – Just us, the officiant, and two close friends. Despite the circumstances, it was all we could have wanted.
On Aug 30th, Ken was told a match was found, and he was scheduled for transplant in less than 24 hours. I spent those last few hours holding his hand, laughing, crying, talking about what we hoped life could look like post transplant. At some point, Doctor R came into Ken’s room with his ‘Team Ken’ shirt on we had given each surgeon and said the others had theirs on too. It was just what we needed to lighten the mood for a few moments.
Then it came time. Not sure either of us will ever forget that walk to the OR. Tears were abundant, from both of us. And to know Ken – Ken NEVER cries! Thankfully, God saw fit to walk with us when we needed him most. The next few months were challenging and filled with complications. Some put him near death. In the end, it made him stronger. It made US stronger. We hope God continues to walk with us with love and guidance.
Ken’s goal is simple, — to do the things he loves and be the best man he can be. Transplant life is hard, filled with challenges and triumphs. You learn to roll with the punches and take each day as it comes with courage, strength, and determination. We celebrate the little victories and fight with everything we have for our life together. Fundraising is a vital part of our journey. It assists Ken and I with lifelong transplant-associated costs, and in unexpected hurdles as they arise. Please consider donating in Ken’s honor today. Every dollar helps immensely! And without your help, this wouldn’t be possible. Thank you.
Ken and Susan Sims
Donate at Ken’s Help Hope Live Page
Event Details:
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
Early Birds: 6:15 PM
Bingo Starts: 6:30 PM (No entry after 6:45 PM)
Location:
Transplant Alliance Bingo
799 N State Street, Door 56
Pottstown, PA 19464
Admission:
9-on: $15
12-on: $20
18-on: $25
Game Payouts:
Regular Games: $75
Special Games: $125
Jackpot: Up to $1,000
Extra Games:
Early Birds
GET 7
Money Machine
Plinko
Hot Ball & More!
EVERYONE in the building must have an admission ticket.
Questions? Text or Call: 484-752-8985
Tickets & Details: www.transplantalliancebingo.com
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