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Katlin Plemmons woke up to a day that she imagined to be another beautiful day. After climbing out of bed and walking across the room, she quickly realized something was terribly wrong. The excruciating pain from her feet radiated up her legs, and she was unable to walk. She called out in distress to her Mom, Amy. When Amy entered the room, she saw a look of confusion and pain on Katlin’s face and then looked down and saw her swollen feet. This day would be the first of many to Brenner Children’s Hospital. After several days in the hospital, her condition became worse with extreme fluid retention in her body. Upon peering at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, she was shocked at what she saw.
The next several days many specialists tried to determine what was wrong and the best method of treatment. After a battery of medical tests, the family was told that Katlin had suffered significant kidney damage. The doctors told the family that she had an uncurable form of an unknown autoimmune disorder and was in stage 3 kidney failure. Unfortunately, it was determined that chemotherapy would be the best treatment to halt the damage that was destroying her kidneys. For Katlin, the prospect of losing her hair and retaining significant amounts of fluid proved challenging physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, she returned to school with a smile on her face and met each day like a warrior.
Katlin is like every other teenager who wants to live as normal a life as possible. She always has a smile on her face through all she has endured. Along with her worry about her health, she also worries about the financial toll it has taken on her family of five.
The Plemmons family has incurred considerable medical debt that is not covered by insurance. If Katlin’s condition continues to deteriorate, she will need a kidney transplant and additional funding. The Plemmons family has partnered with Help Hope Live to help ease the financial burden. Please consider supporting Katlin and her family. We are grateful for your prayers and support.
Family and friends of Katlin Plemmons are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.
Katlin has chosen 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.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
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GREAT News; Katlin had her Kidney transplant on Jan. 25, 2022. The kidney was a young & perfectly matched one! Katlin was all smiles going into surgery and we are so Thankful that everything went great. Her new kidney is working like a champ. She is recovering for a few days in the Hospital and then will be released to go home. Please continue with prayers for a speedy recovery. We would like to THANK all our family, friends & the supporters we may not know for All the prayers, Love, good thoughts & contributions to Kate's Campaign. We are so Grateful to everyone with sincere appreciation! God Bless you all. ❤
Katlin's kidney's completely failed on Sept 22. We went to Brenner's Childrens Hospital due to dangerously high blood pressure. She began having seizures. They moved her into the ICU and began numerous tests to determine what was going on. Tests proved what we had been dreading - her kidneys had done all they could do, she was now in "End Stage Kidney Failure". Surgery was done to place a dialysis port in her chest along with yet another kidney biopsy. She now begins the very difficult journey of life on dialysis while awaiting a kidney donor. We very much appreciate all the continued prayers and support.
PRAISE THE LORD, GREAT NEWS!!!
Received the call we have been anxiously waiting for - Katlin IS APPROVED for the transplant list. At this time she will be considered "status 7-inactive". There are a few reasons for the inactive status. They are awaiting some approval from insurance and she has some additional vaccines to get. They may want her to visit endocrinology (to review the abnormal nodes she has to evaluate if they need to be removed) and gastro to make sure her feeding tube and IBS issues are under control.
Ultimately her kidney doctor (Dr Linn) that has been caring for her these 4 years will get the say so in determining the actual move from "inactive" to "active" status.
I was told that any of the individuals seeking to be tested as a live donor need to go ahead and get their applications submitted. If you or someone you know would like to receive an application to be a donor (or a paired donor) let me know ASAP. They said it could take 2-4 months to get a live donor ready for transplant once "matched". This is exciting but terrifying at the same time. We appreciate ALL the prayers.
Another answered prayer! Got a call yesterday to set up our first visit with Kate's transplant team. We will be at the hospital all day June 14th to meet with the social worker, financial coordinator, transplant coordinator, attend an educational class, and meet the surgeon. I'm not sure what to expect. So glad we finally got this call. Our prayer now is that we can be approved for transplant and start the match finding process.
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Praying for complete healing and wellness.
Robin Myers
DONATIONS MADE BY FAMILY & FRIENDS TO SUPPORT KATLIN!
TERRI JOYCE
A HUGE Thank You to ALL our Friends & Family and others with Huge hearts that supported or Contributed to the Hope For Kate Campaign including Fundraisers we had like The Pool Tournament. The Old 4th Street Filling Station & The Golf Tournament.
ALL money & donations received will be donated here for assisting in Kate's Medical Bills.
Terri Joyce
We are with you Katlin. Hoping for a kidney to come your way soon!
Jocelyn and Danny Brannan
Prayers from Illinois Kate for you & your family. You've got this!!
Francie Stokes
Praying for you and your doctors.
Cathy Hiatt
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Davidson
God bless you!!
Anonymous
Kate, so happy to see that things are progressing along. I think about you every day when I am at school. Praying for you constantly and looking forward to a time when I see your smiling face in the halls at West. Please stay in touch if you guys need anything. Take care.
Allison Barnes
We will continue to be thinking about you and your family - and praying for you often. -Jim, Leigh, Beth, Julie and Jimmy
Leigh Davis
"The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
To the soul who seeks Him." Lamentations 3:25
Let your light shine, Kate <3 -Michael & Jalita Eaton
Jalita Eaton
I wish the best of luck
Jackson North
Sending love and prayers for sweet Katlin.
Michela Stevens
I hope you can get a new set of kidneys soon- you’ve been killing it up this point; keep it up ❤️
Zoe Austin
Keeping my thoughts and prayers with Katlin and her family.
Joshua Dolgoff
Oh Lord hear our prayer. I know!. We trust you Lord. Thank YOU!!!
Mark Beckmann
Praying for you every day Kate!
From the Johnson Family
Carrie Johnson
Thinking of you Katlin and all the family. Sending prayers for your strength, recovery and health care answers!!! Giant hugs and love!!!!
Maryanna Richardson
Saying prayers for your strength, recovery and answers!!! Much love, Team Richardson!!!!
Maryanna Brannan Richardson
love you, kate. you're on our minds often. we pray for you often, and just know you're in God's Hands.
lorraine bays
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Help Hope Live
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In honor of Katlin N Plemmons
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Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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