Family and friends of Kimberly Jay are raising money to pay for uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

December 20, 2016

Kimberly and her family moved to California a couple of years ago to live with Kim's parents for extra support.

Since moving to California, Kimberly and her family have endured a number of challenges with her health. Transplants are wonderful life saving operations that come with a great deal of challenges. One of those challenges is the onset of diabetes due to some of the medication designed to keep the patient out of rejection. In addition, there is nerve damage that causes pain and enhances pain to areas affected by the strokes Kimberly endured prior to transplant.

Kimberly's husband Will is currently taking classes in hopes to find a better job to provide additional support to their family. In the meantime, they continue to work together with their parents to meet the day-to-day needs. Finances have become more challenging as Kimberly's father is now completely disabled and waiting for a court date with Social Security so his case can be heard.

The trips to Cedars have become more frequent as they work to help Kimberly manage the pain and watch over her heart. Other tests are necessary as well to ensure the medication keeping her alive is not doing damage to other organs. Contributions are greatly appreciated and are often used to cover gas, food and sometimes lodging for Kimberly and her husband when they go to Cedar Sinai for appointments.

On the upside, Kimberly still has a great attitude. Her son Jon is nearly 8 years old now and brings great joy to the family. Kimberly enjoys singing and participating in church events and does so as often as her health will permit. We hold on to our faith that God will continue to keep her and allow her to get better with His help and the help of her physicians.

December 8, 2015

Kimberly has been experiencing some complications due to medications. Recently the family's car became inoperable. They will need to rent vehicles periodically to go to appointments. She was admitted to the hospital, but is getting to go home today. Her outlook is better, but doctors will be monitoring her closely.

December 7, 2015

Kimberly was recently admitted to Cedar Sinai Medical Center and is in heart failure. Doctors are working to find the cause and treat her. She and her family moved to California last year to allow additional support from family. Their car is in bad shape and no longer repairable. They are in desperate need of a new vehicle. Anything you can do to help with their traveling expenses would be helpful. Cedar Sinai is approximately one hour from their home where Kim and her husband reside with their six year old son.

September 17, 2011

Benefit Concert Follow-up

Fundraiser held September 16, 2011

 Thank you to everyone who came out to the Benefit Concert in Norco, CA last night.  We raised $384 and gave away over 17 items that were donated for our opportunity drawing.  People got to take home all sorts of baskets and gift cards.  Everyone had a great time and the music was wonderful.  A special thanks to Turning Point Church and the Tomes Brothers for their participation in the event. 

Stay posted for future events.  We are working on something great and this one will likely involve FOOD!  Who doesn't like to eat?  

Take care and thank you again for your generous giving.

June 16, 2011

Fantastic News! We got a heart!

Kimberly Status Update!

 Just wanted to let everyone know that Kimberly received a heart on June 14, 2011.  She is recovering at the hospital and doing very, very well.  We expect her to be home within about a month.  We are very grateful to everyone who came out for the fundraiser and those who contributed online.  We hope to be able to report actual numbers soon.  God bless!