
MobilityWorks
Accessibility for all: Helping people connect with who and what matters most
Searching...
No results found. Please try modifying your search.
Julie is a Greenwood resident who has been battling kidney disease for several years. In May 2017, the doctors placed her on the list for a kidney transplant. She is no longer working full time, due to the demands of working full time and raising two kids while coping with kidney disease. Although she has insurance, the cost of a kidney transplant is overwhelming, so she needs the help of her community to offset these costs.
Julie has worked as a behavioral consultant for Insights Consulting, Inc. for 10 years. She worked full-time until a year ago when her kidney function began declining more rapidly. She has counseled and helped many families and individuals with special needs. Her heart is truly in the work she does and her clients and coworkers speak highly of her wisdom and dedication. She is also a single mom dedicated to two wonderful children: a son, age 11, a talented athlete and student; and a daughter, age 9, a talented gymnast and student.
After many years of helping others, Julie needs our help. The transplant process is very draining emotionally and financially. There are many expenses that must be covered out of pocket. Some of these are copays for transplant, labs, and medications.
To help offset such expenses, a fundraising campaign in Julie’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Great Lakes Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. If you would like to make a contribution, please click the DONATE NOW bar.
Thank you for your generosity, support, and well wishes.
With sincere gratitude, Patti Butler, Family friend.
UpDate ... pre-op today and surgeries are just around the corner! Both Julie and her donor have been following the stay-at-home orders, so there should be no problems. Please continue to keep Julie and her donor in your prayers! Look for more news on facebook.
Postponing the transplant surgery due to COVID-19 was very difficult, but Julie feels so blessed by all the support she has received. Thanks to all who have helped over the past month while she remained quarantined.
Feb. 3 2019
Thank you to everyone who donated food, table settings, time and talent! The Chili & Soup Supper was a great success and our biggest fundraiser yet! Julie and her family were truly blessed by all the love and support.
January 15 2019
Julie has been have some issues with her fistula so today she is having a fistula-gram done in hopes it will help dialysis go better. Please keep her in your prayers.
November 1
It's been almost 2 weeks sense Julie left the hospital and she is adjusting to her new scheduled of having dialysis three days a week, working and taking care of her kids! She has been very tired, but still manages a positive outlook! She is very grateful for everyone who is praying for her! <3
Julie Collins is feeling positive at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital.
October 17 at 7:41 PM · Indianapolis, IN ·
First three days of dialysis done, and with only one minor complication. Hoping to get home tomorrow. Thanks to my friends who have been praying for me.
October 19 at 5:32 PM · Indianapolis, IN ·
So I'm still here and Methodist will be getting an earful from me about their caseworker.
Julie Collins is feeling thankful.
October 22 at 5:15 PM ·
Finally home!
Kidney update for those interested: Function is holding steady right now (GFR 12, Creatinine a little lower than 2 months ago). Fistula is working well and should be ready to go when I am ready for dialysis. Doctor said he is just waiting for me to tell him when I start feeling really sick so he can get me started. I'll continue seeing him every 2 months for now. He started me on some new meds due to a couple of my labs being out of whack. Hoping to finish up physical therapy on my arm in the next week or two, but will continue exercises at home until I get my full strength back. My arm is moving much better now, and the ortho surgeon said I should have most of my strength back by August. Olivia has been a big help with doing the heavy (and some not-so-heavy) lifting around here. I'll miss her the two weeks she'll be gone this summer, and I might have to call others to help. Thanks to all who helped after surgery, and all those who have been working on fundraising. I appreciate you all! Keep praying for that kidney. I know God has a plan for me.
Thank you to all who donated and helped with the Rummage Sale Fundraiser. We still have some wonderful items left so we will hopefully have another one soon! We will keep you posted!
Rummage Sale Fundraiser June 1-2
We had a great time at the Art Fundraiser! Thank you to everyone who came and supported Julie!
And a special thanks to Kira, Kenda and Stacie for your help and guidance!
Patti
Art Fundraiser!
Wednesday April 25th at 6:30 pm
for more information contact pbutler1957@outlook.com
Special thanks to The Art of Kira
And Turning Point Church
PO Box 188; 3600 North Morton St, Franklin, Indiana 46131
Our first garage sale fundraiser was very Successful! I was so busy I forgot to post it here, but thanks to all who donated items and helped out and also to those who came to buy things! We did very well! We still have some helphopelive rubber bracelets for sale if you haven't gotten yours yet! Contact Patti Butler at Pbutler1957@ outlook.com
A few of Julie's friends are working on some fundraising events. (Seeds of Hope and Prayer Bracelets) If you would like more information or if you would like to contribute your time or talent to up coming events. Please contact Patti at pbutler1957@outlook.com
Loading Images
Praying your fistula-gram goes well!
Patti Butler
We are praying that you will receive a kidney soon!
Patti and Tim
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Julie Collins
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Subscribe to this campaign to receive updates.
Accessibility for all: Helping people connect with who and what matters most
Building leading-edge mobility products
One of the largest mobility dealers in the U.S.
Advanced medical care and air transportation when you need it the most
Consult with specially-trained pharmacists, get your medications for pickup or delivery and more
All news, and all that matters to you
Your first step to optimized communications
The event for the disability community
Philadelphia's Hometown Bank℠
Born to connect, empower and inspire the rare disease community.