Two glimmers of hope! Two miracles!
After 20 years of suffering from a genetic disorder, Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), and years on the transplant waitlist, Jean Paige finally has the promise of a kidney donor. And so does another lucky person on the transplant list!
As part of the Paired Exchange Program, daughter Erin’s kidney will be matched to a waitlist recipient, in turn securing her mom a donor kidney. Two lives saved! Now, there’s an urgent need to raise financial support very quickly to make this double miracle a reality. Funds must be in place prior to transplant approval. So, we’re asking family and friends for their immediate help in fundraising, through the nonprofit Help Hope Live, to cover Jean’s critical post-transplant costs.
Despite her many health challenges, Jean, a single mother, raised two strong and amazing daughters, Erin and Britney. Once an active teacher, retail worker and actor, Jean’s PKD has worsened, restricting her to a life of dialysis and disability. Now, with Erin’s selfless gift of a kidney, Jean has the opportunity to get her health and life back, return to the workforce and embrace her upcoming role as a new grandma. Daughter, Britney, is expecting a baby girl this coming spring!
While Jean has health insurance, many post-transplant expenses are simply not covered. This vital fundraising campaign will provide for medication, co-pays, transportation to and from doctor appointments, hospital parking fees, food, and home health care related costs.
Donations to Help Hope Live will give Jean the financial means necessary to move forward with her life-saving kidney transplant, focus on her recovery and return to a healthy, productive life. A kidney for Jean and another deserving recipient! Win-win! Thank you for donating today.
Family and friends of Jean Paige are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.
Jean 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.
Thank you for your support!
Updates (8)
March 14, 2019
It's been crazy busy around here!
I want to let you know that Erin donated February 21st and is doing very well. Her recovery was much more than she anticipated but she is delighted that the 25 year old Pennsylvania man, who received her kidney, is doing very well and doesn't have to start dialysis.
My transplant surgery is scheduled for April 4th, 2019. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. No more dialysis was just a dream six months ago and now it is a reality. Without the support of all of you this would not be possible.
Thank you!
Life is good and about to be better!
December 21, 2018
The campaign is going so well! Thank you everyone!
December 17, 2018
I saw my baby and touched her baby bump today! My granddaughter is so loved already. Life is so beautiful. I wonder if she'll be a redhead. <3
December 15, 2018
Happy weekend everyone! I had I reminder how precarious life can be.After dialysis, I came home, made a meal, and took off the bandage from my dialysis access. I ended up in the er because it didn't clot and I lost a lot of blood. I'm thankful for my three teenage neighbors who I flagged down and they were true heroes, I'm weakened but rebuilding.
This is something they warn you about but I haven't dealt with since the 3 1/2 years on dialysis. Maybe soon I won't need this access. I'm so grateful that my access wasn't injured in the process. This has been my third attempt at a viable access and it has been working like a champ for two years. Thanks again for your help to attain my goal. I cannot count my blessings. Nap time!
December 14, 2018
This experience is something I never could have imagined. It's difficult to reach out for help and I just want to be the person who is strong, healthy, and has it all together. Well, sometimes I just don't. It's wonderful when people reach out and let you know, if they can help, you can lean on them. Not only my friends and family have helped me, but some of their friends have stepped up to the plate and given their support to a stranger. It's a beautiful thing. I'm learning so much about living at this point of my life. Thank you everyone. Hugs!
December 13, 2018
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are dialysis days and they are extra hard days. My heart is soaring from the outreach I have gotten. Thank you everyone who donated or shared my story. The Transplant Team needs to know that I have support after surgery. I think they'll be as happy as I am.
December 12, 2018
Thank you to everyone who has donated to and/or shared my campaign. I can't wait for the transplant team to see that I have a great support system for after transplant. It's such an exciting, yet scary, time in my life. Thanks again!
December 12, 2018
Thank you Karen, John, Erin, Britney, and Ryan for helping me set up my campaign. I couldn't have done it without you! Hugs!
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July 26, 2020
OMG, I thought about you today, out of the blue, and put your name in a search. How surprised I was. I don\'t know if we\'ve talked since your girls were little and you came to Buffalo for a little while. I don\'t do social media due to invasion of privacy, but could we email? mitzistandard@gmail.com It was so good to see your face on my screen, though.
Mitzi Standard
August 4, 2019
Donation for Jean Paige's kidney transplant. God bless you and I wish you well.
catherine miller
December 30, 2018
Jean, wishing you well.
Florence Jameson
December 28, 2018
Terrific! We love you!
Katherine I Johnson
December 26, 2018
Good luck to you!!
Emily Johnson
December 25, 2018
Sending you both lots of good energy and love
Teresa Glavin
December 23, 2018
Love you Jeannie!
Keeping you in my prayers.
Your cousin,
Judy
Judy McCabe Hoodmaker
December 23, 2018
Sending my love. Happy Holidays!
Jordan Recchia
Jordan Recchia
December 22, 2018
Wishing you a wonderful 2019 full of love, support and healing.
Breana Gilcher & family
Jacqueline Gilcher
December 22, 2018
Sending our support and wishing you luck!
Davy & Clarke Sumner
December 21, 2018
Heres to a speedy recovery! I think your daughter is an amazing woman and I bet you\'re very proud!
Ryan Bleecker
December 21, 2018
Please consider matching my donation. In this season of giving what better gift than that of life. Thank you!!
Ryan Bleecker
December 20, 2018
Good luck
Edwin Rodenhaus
December 18, 2018
God bless Jean. My husband has been a kidney transplant for 8 years now. It truly changed our lives.
Donna (Stancanpono) Faatz
December 18, 2018
Best wishes! Have a wonderful Holiday and New Year!
Kris Holtzclaw
December 18, 2018
Love you Erin and family! Happy Holidays
Caleb Veazey
December 18, 2018
So excited for you! You are going to have a beautiful 2019! And life!
Joyce roy
December 18, 2018
Any friend of Brandon's is a friend of mine. Much love and happy holidays from your Indiana friends.
Nate McCullough-Haddix
December 18, 2018
I'm all for single payer health care. Driving people to have to campaign to live, is barbaric. Jean Paige, you are worth it. Your life counts.
Paul Bock
December 18, 2018
Sending love to you and your family.
Jessica Bock
December 15, 2018
Get well Ms Jean, wishing you a speedy recovery. We love you,
James, Bente, Sofie and Jacob
Bente Martin
December 15, 2018
Sending my love and prayers of healing. You are strong women and nothing is going to stop you. Hugs.
Alexandra Halverson
December 15, 2018
Hope this small amount helps and you are able to have this surgery. God bless.
Tamra Montoya
December 15, 2018
Jean, Erin, and Britney,
I’m so happy that I can help contribute! Jean deserves this more than anyone. You are such a strong mama and have raised two amazing, strong, women. I only wish I could donate more! ❤️
Kayla Mauceri
December 14, 2018
Wishing all the best in the process and keeping you in thought and prayer.
Paula-Anne Sherron
December 14, 2018
Love ya so much!
Terri Byczkowski
December 13, 2018
Grandma Laura’s Bunco Babes send their love and best wishes to you, Jean, and your beautiful family.
John & Karen Jameson
December 13, 2018
Prayers are with you.
Julian Aguilar
December 13, 2018
Sending love to you all! ❤️
Brit Benjamin
December 13, 2018
Aunt Jean,
We couldn’t possibly be more elated about you finally receiving this amazing gift! You are so very strong. Bigs hugs, prayers, support and love from your extended WNY family.
With everlasting love,
Rick, Vicki, Corey, Scott, Jordan & Nick
Vicki Paige
December 13, 2018
Hoping for a good recovery and happy holidays
Jasmine & Sara Poulin
December 13, 2018
Sending you guys love and best wishes on a speedy recovery.
Koren Young
December 13, 2018
I don't have much, but I hope this helps. Much love to you guys!
Shannon Miller
December 13, 2018
❤️
Lauren Davis
December 13, 2018
I just wish I could cover the entirety of this endeavor. Luv you, Jean.
George G Woolston
December 13, 2018
We Love You!
Danny & Krysha Jameson
December 13, 2018
You got this. Jean!
Scott McCausland
December 13, 2018
Lots of love to Aunt Jeanie, Erin & Britney!!!
Lynne Eagle
December 12, 2018
Cheering you on and sending you lots of hugs! All my love! Xox
Shannon Sullivan
December 12, 2018
<333
Jed Bookout
December 12, 2018
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
John & Jennifer Vining
John & Jennifer Vining
December 12, 2018
God bless you Jean, our prayers are with you.
Charlene & Barry Abruzzo
Barry and Charlene Abruzzo
December 12, 2018
Prayers are with you!
Rhona Ross
December 12, 2018
God Bless you Jean.
Kevin Webster
December 12, 2018
God Bless you this holiday season and every single day!
Kevin Webster
December 12, 2018
Much luck and much love from our family to yours (and to whichever family gets help and gives help)!!
Ryan & Julia Young
December 12, 2018
Yes! Go Mama Jean! Go Erin! You’ve got this. Sending all the love ❤️
Poomba Kilker
December 12, 2018
Sending love and prayers to you Aunt Jean
Nicole and Arthur Moye
December 12, 2018
❤️ Wish I could give more. Good luck you guys ❤️
Saah McNeeley
December 12, 2018
All the love to your family.
Michael Kilker
December 12, 2018
Love you so much mamma! <3
Erin Poulin
December 12, 2018
So excited and happy for your mom and your family Britney. Best wishes on everything safe and a speedy recovery!!
Nasim Mohana
December 12, 2018
We love you so much
Britney and Ryan Jameson
December 12, 2018
Jean, best wishes for both a healthy campaign and new year! Hope your family has a happy holiday!
John Jameson
December 12, 2018
Best wishes for Your health and happiness.
Mark Protus
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