Darlene Sanders is a 52 year-old mother, wife and grandmother who desperately needs a lifesaving kidney transplant. Darlene has been struggling with kidney failure, or end-stage-renal disease for over 20 years. Although her spirit remains strong, her heart and other vital organs can no longer handle the side effects of continuous dialysis treatments, and the pressure placed on her body is now too much to handle. Darlene’s kidney doctors have informed her that without a lifesaving kidney transplant, Darlene’s time will sadly begin to run out. Darlene needs your help, and she needs your help soon!

Darlene grew up in Chicago, Illinois but her family later relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was here that she met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Everett Sanders and they later married and had five children; Everett Jr, Chrissy, Sidney, Eric and Quinton. Her children are very supportive and committed to seeing Darlene through her upcoming transplant surgery. One of Darlene’s greatest joys is to spend time with her four grandchildren and see their little faces light up with excitement every time they come into her loving arms. However, without a new kidney, Darlene will lose the opportunity to spend time with her loving family, and grandchildren.

Before becoming ill, Darlene worked in the hospitality industry in various positions of service. In spite of her condition, she still loves to serve and help others as best she can, encouraging others around her to keep positive and hope for the best. For the past 19 years she has been an active member at Smoking for Jesus Ministry, where she is on the Praise Team and serves as a Sunday school teacher in the children’s ministry. Her compassion is to serve and encourage others to trust God. After many years of helping others, Darlene is now the one who needs our help.