Family and friends of Paul Dodd’s are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Paul, a resident of Grimes County, is 57 years old & has Polycystic Kidney Disease. In 2021 he got Covid, his kidneys shut down & he had to have one kidney removed. With only one kidney his treatment options are limited to dialysis or a kidney transplant. Paul started dialysis in January of 2022 & will need it until a kidney transplant becomes available. Dialysis is 3 times a week for 4 hours at a time & is physically draining. Due to his rare blood type (B+) the best option is for a living donor. The transplant team is in Temple & requires many visits in order to receive dialysis & stay on the transplant list. Paul was forced to retire from his job & is on disability but there are many unforeseen out of pocket expenses that are a financial burden. This is why we are trying to raise money. Your help would be greatly appreciated.