November 7, 2017
12:45 Tues. Nov. 7th
We just saw doner-cousin Damien in recovery with one less kidney. He's doing great. Mika will be here at 1:30 to see Damien. Then Mika goes in for surgery at 4:00 to receive his kidney and start his new life!!! Thank you ALL for your prayers!!
November 7, 2017
9:50 a.m. Tues - Doner-cousin, Damien Teed is just out of surgery with one less kidney. The surgeon says it all went as perfectly as he's ever seen! Thank god. Mika is up next.
November 7, 2017
We're at UVA. Doner- cousin, Damien, has been taken back to prep for surgery in 45 minutes to have one of his perfection healthy kidneys removed for donation. He's a saint!!
November 6, 2017
Doner-cousin Damien Teed is at UVA today for pre-op tests. His brother, Dylan, is with him and I'm heading up there later today. Both Mika and Damien haven't been allowed to eat anything since yesterday to prepare for the transplant. Everyone is feeling anxious and looking forward to being on the other end of this. God bless Damien for his gift!!
November 3, 2017
Today is Friday, November 3rd. We're 4 days away from Mika's Kidney transplant and his heroic cousin, Damien Teed's kidney donation. We will all be meeting up in Charlottesville (UVA) on Monday to prep for surgery Tuesday morning.
I will be staying with Mika and Grace for a few weeks to help with his recovery while Damien and his twin brother come down to my house for Damien's 2 week recovery following his donation. I'm busy getting the house ready for them.
I'll keep you all posted as we go along. Prayers, reiki or just good wishes are all welcome. We're also still very short on funding so please consider making a donation! <3 <3 <3
With deep gratitude for your support!
Doro (Mika's mom)
October 20, 2017
HELP!!! HELP!!! My son Mika FINALLY has an opportunity to receive a life saving kidney transplant on Nov. 7th but still lacks critical funding!!!
Mika Labergerie is only 36 years-old and is in desperate need of a lifesaving kidney transplant NOW!! . Mika was born with a medical condition of his kidneys and his health has deteriorated over the years. He is now facing end-stage-renal disease or kidney failure, and needs new kidneys in order to survive. Transplants are lifesaving, but very expensive and Mika needs the help of his community to help with the cost of his transplant.
June 29, 2017
Thank you to everybody for donating, reading about me, or even sending a good thought!
October 7, 2016
I can't thank everyone enough for having such big hearts and helping us through this difficult time. I was feeling overwhelmed at first with all the support. Some feelings of guilt and other confusing emotions have been rolling around up here in this head of mine. But I do know one thing, that I feel so supported and lucky to have people like all of you in my life. Thank you so much. I will continue to update this crazy trek, hopefully be better with updating regularly. Ciao
September 8, 2016
We had a very successful fund raising day at Wellspring Health Center. Our amazing patients have been making donations since the publicity went up in our office 2 weeks ago and as of today we have $4280 to contribute to the fund.
Thank you so much to the staff who donated their time and all the loving community in the Harrisonburg area who have given so generously of their money and prayers.
August 29, 2016
Mika had a successful surgery today at UVA hospital. The surgery installed his peritoneal dialysis catheter in hopes to get dialysis started soon. He is doing well, sore, but doing well. Goal is to recover great and to start dialysis. This should help Mika feel a little better while awaiting his transplant. Thanks for the continued support and outreach.
August 26, 2016
Wellspring Health Center will be sponsoring a patient appreciation day on Thurs., Sept 8. All service will be free and we will gladly accept donations to Mika's fund.
August 8, 2016
Starting this Fundraiser tonight to help our little family with everything moving forward....08/07/2016
