Charles Cox, Sr. is a 60-year-old man whose life completely changed three years ago when he had to suddenly leave work as a result of health complications. Charles is facing kidney failure and has been diagnosed with end-stage-renal disease. As a result, Charles is in desperate need of a lifesaving kidney transplant and needs the help of his family, friends, and community to make it happen. Transplants are lifesaving but very expensive and Charles cannot go it alone.

Charles is a hard-working, kind and loving man who was born in Boston and graduated from Boston High School. While living in Boston Charles met his wife, Barbara and they have been married for over 40 years. They later moved to Beaufort, South Carolina to provide a better life for his family. Charles and Barbara have four children together; Tonya, Tanisha, Ernestine and Charles Jr. Charles also has eight grandchildren who keep him on his toes and are the love of his life!

You may know Charles from working for Beaufort County School District where he’s worked in maintenance, specializing in plumbing for over 15 years. Or you may know him from Fripp Island Resort where he also worked as supervisor over the maintenance department for over 10 years. Charles enjoys fishing, spending time with his grandkids and with loving and supportive family. He is also known for his outstanding cooking skills. As you can see, Charles has always had a zest for life and has been a very hard working man, working multiple jobs to provide for and support his family. He is a great husband, father, grandfather, a role model and person — Charles deserves the chance to return to good health through a lifesaving kidney transplant.