At birth, 10-year Oscar, was diagnosed with Post Urethral Valves, (PUV). PUV means that Oscar was born with extra flaps of tissue that grew to his urethra, (the tube that leads from the bladder to the tip of the penis). The extra flaps of tissue blocked the normal flow of urine, which in Oscar’s case caused him to have hydronephrosis (reflux of the kidneys). With the combination of the PUV and the hyrdonephrosis, his bladder and kidneys have taken a hard hit. Oscar has received bladder augmentation and reconstructive surgery to repair the damage made to the bladder and urethra, in preparation for a kidney transplant.

Oscar enjoys playing basketball, football, playing and just being outside, jumping on the trampoline with his sisters and dog. However, with his kidney function being low, there are days he just lays in beds, sleeps, plays his video games or watches a movie. He is missing out on being a carefree, tree climbing, football playing little boy. At this time Oscar’s only chance to return to good health and have the life he ‘so desperately’ wants and needs is through a kidney transplant.

Oscar’s family is seeking living donors from family and friends that have stepped up and willing to be tested to see if they are a possible match. If these donors do not match up Oscar will be receiving a deceased donor. But, funding this life changing and saving procedure is a monumental task as there will be medical expenses not covered by insurance, not to mention unpaid time off work for his mother.

Family and friends of Oscar Ramos are raising money to pay for uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Oscar has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility to the full extent allowed by law for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

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