I am waiting on a kidney transplant (7 years) and doctors gave me a slim chance to live past 30 (I'm 29). I have to pay 20% of medical bills to get kidney transplant $51,000 ($259,000 total cost). They told me with the rare kidney disorder I have that they didn't expect me to make it to 21. I got a transplant at 18, but it rejected, and haven't been able to find a match since it rejected in 02. Recently got a call for one in April, but it was a bad kidney, and I was hit with a $6,000 bill for one day. I now have a possible donor, but they won't do transplant without at least $8,000 in savings. I was told I couldn't have kids, but I am married with a 10 year-old girl and a 4 year-old boy. I lost all my savings when medicaid said I made too much money and had to pay for all my dialysis treatments at the clinic 3 times a week $3,000 per treatment. I almost lost my house after losing my cars, but the church stepped in where I minister at and helped me catch up. Now I do dialysis at home, so the costs are not as steep.
You can actually read more about my life i my book "Whatever You're Going Through" available at amazon, barnes and nobles, and other book stores.
Because of my dialysis I am unable to work a career job, despite having a PhD in Business Administration which I had to accomplish online because of dialysis. I am hoping I can raise up the needed funds quickly for my transplant, that's why I decided to join this opp. I'm not looking for a handout, but a hand in the right direction to reach my goals. By the way, my birthday is in February. Although I would like to get up the funds before then. If you've seen John Q, then you understand what I'm going through.
Also, I am the founder of a non-profit, no 501c3 status yet, which is focused on youth development academically, financially, socially, and mentally. We also focus on helping anyone find a skill, trade, college assistance, tutoring, mentoring, counseling, and many other programs including child care. I do what I can when I can as a youth minister, and I believe my future is secured.
Any suggestions and any help will be greatly appreciated. The donations will be sent to the church which is a non-profit 501c3 who is sponsoring my kidney fundraiser.