The Second Time Around
Chris Nalley, 32, is facing the realities of a life changing surgery, for the second time. In 2006, at 26 years old, Chris received his first lung transplant to replace his lungs ravaged by cystic fibrosis (CF). It was an opportunity that allowed this active young man to maintain his love for sports and life in general. Only eight months after his surgery, Chris ran his first 8K. This success was an accomplishment he could never have considered prior to his transplant. Since then, Chris has gone on to play in flag football leagues, actively participate in kickball with River City Sports & Social Club, as well as enjoy a healthy life.
Six years after his first transplant, though, he recently made the trek to Duke Medical Center for several days of evaluation. As a result of these evaluations, Chris will be added to the transplant list to receive his second transplant and the waiting game begins. While Chris moves forward, waiting for that call that will save his life, he has also been tasked with quite a big responsibility. Once notified, Chris will return to Duke Medical Center and be responsible for covering over $10,000 in transplant fees.
With the help of friends this website is an effort to help Chris raise that money. Richmond and the Tidewater communities of Virginia have stood by Chris over the past 6 years and we know they will again. Please help Chris raise this money by donating. No gift is too small and the power of sharing his story will only grow his support system.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Photo credit: University Of Virginia Health Systems
if you are a CVFA player, email me at commish.cvfa@gmail.com and send me your receipt, and I will match your donation
My son had his double lung transplant in 2006, we live in prince George, Va. We will be praying for your second transplant to be as successful as your first.
Thank you Kathy! How is your son doing?
Thanks for asking. He is doing great
Thank you Kathy. All the best to you and your son!
Thanks so much Chris, I will be following u thru this. Where was your first transplant at?
Praying for you! I know you’ll do just as great the second time around Christopher Scott Nalley.
I love u Chris. I admire ur strength more then u will ever know. I will be praying…
Prayers love and support. This disease is brutal. Good luck
Chris,
We are gonna get this done buddy, I am going to nag the crap out of everyone via my facebook and everywhere I go !!! Stay strong man, you are a warrior!!
Good luck in reaching your goal Chris! We’ll be praying for you, you’re an inspiration.
If we get to the goal before the tournament, Ill shave my head!
I am passing this inspiring story onto everyone I can. I also have CF and know how much of a struggle it can be. I will be donating next week. Prayers to you for a successful lung transplant!!!!!
I’ll chip in whatever I can man! Brad, get ready to match!
Chris – I don’t know you but I’m praying for you and getting a bunch of guys from my church on board for the tournament. I hope to meet you soon.
Almost half way there buddy!
Hey Chris,
I work with your Dad. You are an inspiration!! Hang tough. I know you will, your a Nalley!
Go Chris! Almost there!!
Chris – I.A.F.F. Local 1605 Hagerstown Professional Firefighters donated $1000 to you and it appears you have reached your goal! Good luck buddy!
Tony