February 1 2018 Frank went to the hospital to have further test due to his creatinine levels being too high. He was admitted to the hospital that day and the doctors were running different test and putting him on different medications to see if they could reverse his body rejecting his kidney, but that did not work.

They put his port in while in the hospital so he could start dialysis. He currently goes to dialysis three days a week and is there for about 3 1/2 hours each session. He still currently works but is on restrictions since he works in a sand quarry and can not get his port dirty and he can’t do heavy lifting. Dialysis takes a lot out of a person.

Frank had people step up and call and go through being tested. He found out that his brother is a perfect match and we are so glad that Frank will be able to get to normal very soon. The surgery date is January 15, 2019. almost a year from when he first found out that his body was rejecting his kidney.

Family and friends of Frank Blemler III have been raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Frank has chosen to fundraise for 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 contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.

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

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