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Imagine sitting across the desk from a doctor as she tells you that despite your best efforts, your kidneys are quickly and quietly shutting down. Imagine staring down the face of an abdominal catheter and daily dialysis because they are functioning so poorly. Imagine that your only other option is the gift of a kidney transplant from a living donor.
For Caitlin Gross this is a reality, because she has a genetically inherited condition called Medullary Kidney Disease Type One, which has also stricken her mother and has the potential to affect all three of her beautiful young daughters. If Caitlin were an entry in Webster’s Dictionary, she would be described by words such as determined, devoted, faithful and affectionate. Perhaps you would even see hilarious, tenacious, and selfless… a beloved daughter and nurturing mother. She is the adoring wife of a dedicated and loving husband, Brandon, who serves his country bravely in the U.S. Air Force and is often away from home. But above all else, you would see the word survivor.
Imagine that you could help ensure a continuation of her story…a story filled with love and determination. Caitlin has faith that a living kidney donor will be found and that very soon, she will receive her “gift of life.” Even with insurance, Caitlin will have many uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits and the costly immunosuppressant medications that she will need to take for the rest of her life. Moreover, what Caitlin wants, second only to her transplant, is the ability to cover her living donor’s expenses.
To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Caitlin’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the South-Atlantic Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.
Imagine you can help Caitlin, because you can… by donating to the fundraising campaign in her honor. Together, we can make a difference!
Danae Gross (sister-in-law) Karen Evancic (Caitlin’s close friend)
850.585.2612
Kettle Bells for Kidneys
Saturday, October 26, 2013
I am so glad that I have known you Caitlin. You are an inspiration and its an honor to know you. I wish you and your family well pretty lady!
Amber L.
Caitlin, I have not had the privilege to meet you but feel that I know you through my daughter Karen Caccamise Evancic. Thinking of you and your family. I am thrilled for you that you have been matched with a donor! A donation was made to help you in your journey to a healthier you.
Liz Caccamise
Hi Caitlin. I saw a notification posted by TSgt W, and decided to help. My Dad was a SSgt with 8 kids (!), but had a magnificent wife (53 years total) that made our lives special. Dad retired from the Air Force as a TSgt. Anyway, we did not have to face any really significant medical issues, for which I am grateful.
What I'm saying is that I want to help you and your family and Tara, and that our contribution and thoughts are with you, Tara, and your family. God Bless!
Kurt L.
Hi Caitlin. My name is Brian and I am one of the owners of Anderson Creek CrossFit. Unfortunately I cannot attend the event Holly and Jason are hosting but rest assured that my family and I are sending lots of prayers your way!
All the best,
Brian Kerns
Hi there,
My name is Heidi Oberst,
Caitlin we have never met but I remember you from the family retreat in Myrtle Beach and I also work in the medical shop here at the 724! We are praying for you and your family. Please let us know if we can do anything!
Heidi Oberst/724th Medical
Make checks payable to:
Help Hope Live
Note in memo:
In honor of Caitlin Gross
Mail to:
Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Donor preference is important to us. Please specify in writing if you wish for your name or donation amount to be kept private.
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