In July of 2002 I fell ill from a strep throat infection that became septic. Even though I was able to overcome this infection, it did take a toll on certain parts of my body, including my kidneys.
For eight years I followed a strict diet, did not drink alcohol and was very cautious about the types of medications I took in order to preserve what kidney function I had remaining. Despite taking all of these precautions, I went into total renal failure in February of 2010. Since then, I have been having dialysis treatments three times a week. These treatments serve as replacements for my kidneys to clean my blood and keep me alive. Finally, after years of waiting, I have now been placed on the kidney transplant list by the Medical City Hospital in Dallas, Texas. When I receive a match from a donor, I will then be able to have my transplant. Once I have the surgery, I will then have to remain in the hospital for at least one full week, but even upon my discharge from the hospital, I will have to remain in Dallas for eight more weeks as the doctors will have to be in close contact with me to make sure my body is recovering well.
My insurance covers most of my medical needs but I will need to stay in Dallas for up to two months after surgery. These cost and the cost of some of my medications, travel and co-pays and more are not covered and I am asking you to Please consider making a donation to Help Hope Live that will go towards my campaign. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
We are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live in my honor, Sardeliah Pearson to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.
I chose to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility 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. And please consider sharing this link with others so they may donate as well.
For Checks:
Make checks payable to: Help Hope Live
Note in memo section: In honor of Sardeliah Pearson
Please send to: Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
100 Matsonford Road
Suite 100, Radnor, PA 19087
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
