Nicholas Harvin’s Heart Transplant Fundraiser
By Will Enoch and Tameka Enoch – Sunday 10.20.24
On October 16, 2024, my niece, Tameka Enoch, started a Go Fund Me account (GFM) to help raise funds for necessary expenses related to her husband, Nicholas Harvin’s, upcoming heart transplant, and I, Will Enoch, am asking for the financial and sharing support so crucially needed at this time.
Any amount is appreciated as well as sharing the GFM fundraiser link. Donors may remain anonymous if desired.
Of my six remaining nieces, Tameka, is the closest to my heart because her first home was my parents’ home that I, the youngest of seven children born under the Leonard and Elsie Enoch Family roof, was the last child still living in that home when Tameka was brought into this world.
The best person to provide correct information regarding Nicholas’ medical challenge starting at age 27 is Tameka herself in her quote below:
“Nicholas Harvin age 43
Nicholas was admitted into the hospital at 27 yrs old.
The Drs discovered not only did he have an enlarged heart, but was also in the final stages of heart failure. He had Only 7% of his heart working at that time. He had an external defibrillator for a few months then he had surgery to place an ICD in his chest.
He went through all the stages of grief before realizing that the only thing he could do was pray. He grew up in the church but strayed as he got older, but he knew God would be the only 1 with the ability to help him. He started eating better, losing weight and working out. He eventually lost more than 100 lbs, and his heart was up to 30%.
The doctors were amazed by his recovery. Somewhere along the way, he fell into the hands of not so caring doctors who swept his symptoms and feelings under the rug. Prescribing more drugs to mask serious issues forming inside of Nick. His heart was weakening again.
On Friday Sept 20th [2024], Nick laid down on the couch after a long day of running errands and helping our son with his vehicle. At 1140pm his Pacemaker sent a shock to his heart because his heart rate was too low. No rhythm was recovered. At 1143pm the ICD delivered another shock to his heart, but he remained unresponsive. At 1145pm the internal defibrillator delivered the last shock it was programed to take, and Nicholas was revived.
He had no idea what had happened to him and was confused as to where he was for a few mins. Our son was home asleep when Nick came into his room and told him to wake up, he needed help. After watching Nick’s movements, him vomiting and his temp reading 94.2, he called the ambulance. He was taken immediately to a hospital nearby.
Because of Nicholas’ stature he was considered too large for transplant, but his heart was much too weak to send him home.
In the coming weeks Nicholas lost 25lbs and is now considered eligible for a transplant. He has been placed on the waiting list for a heart so now we wait.
They placed a balloon inside his heart yesterday [10.16.24] to help offload fluid from the right side of his heart and another procedure will take place Friday [10.18.24] to place a separate device to help the heart sustain until a donor becomes available.
I’ve known Nicholas (Rell) for the past 16 years. He was born and raised in Manning, South Carolina. He moved to Texas around 2006. He has a sister and cousins here, but his mother passed away when he was around 12.
After the surgery, Nicholas aspires to start a box truck business. He had become too sick for driving 18 wheelers so he wants to go with the next best thing. His current goal is to be able to be at his son’s graduation in May.
Nick firmly believes in treating people how he would want to be treated. Loving on his family and keeping ties with his small circle of friends. Love & Loyalty.
I’m not sure what I would do without Nicholas. We are so close and he’s all I’ve known for almost 2 decades.
I haven’t worked in over a month. He has so many procedures happening that every time I plan to go back, it becomes absolutely impossible. I would never dream of leaving him alone here. Unfortunately, the bills don’t take a break, so I’m reaching out for help in any direction.” – Tameka Enoch
To donate any amount to and or share this fundraiser to help assist Nick and Tameka get through this difficult time in their lives, please visit the official Go Fund Me website here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nicholass-heart-transplant-journey
