Robert Michael Arlt

Aurora, CO

Midwest/West Transplant Fund

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Help Robert Get Back In The Game

Robert Arlt has been a vibrant and active father for over 30 years dedicating his time and energy to raising his boys and supporting them in all their endeavors. In 2004, Robert’s world changed when he was diagnosed with diabetes. Despite his efforts to make lifestyle changes to improve his health, in the years following 2004, additional health complications began to arise. This took a toll on Robert’s energy, ability to play sports with his children, and ultimately on his kidneys. Robert was eventually diagnosed with Stage four kidney failure and received the news that he would need a kidney transplant to survive. Despite these hardships, Robert’s spirit remains unbroken, and his determination to regain his health and active lifestyle is unwavering.

Robert’s son, who shares his same blood type, has selflessly stepped forward as a potential kidney donor, offering a glimmer of hope for Robert’s future. However, the journey to transplant is a long and costly one, the Arlt family needs your support to help ease the financial burden.

Robert’s new kidney comes at a very high cost. The average kidney transplant costs more than $400,000. Even with the support of health insurance, Robert still faces significant medical expenses following his transplant. Post transplant there will continue to be pressing financial needs including lifetime follow-up care and costly medications. In addition to the transportation costs, the family will also be facing a loss of income as Robert will be unable to work during recovery and his wife will likely be taking a leave of absence from her job to help care for Robert and potentially their son post-procedure. Robert’s story is not only about his health but also about his deep love for his family. He longs to return to the active life he once had, especially to watch his son play college football. The joy of being able to attend sporting events and work normally is a dream that keeps him going through this difficult journey. Now, he needs your support to have the best chance of this coming true.

Help Robert on his journey to receiving a kidney transplant today!

Family and friends of Robert Arlt are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Robert 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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April 5, 2025

Update since my kidney transplantI am doing very well with my recovery. I started working part time in October and I’ve had a lot of financial and personal changes in my life. My wife and I have separated and waiting to file the divorce papers in court it was amicable between both of us. I have had problems with my car and had to get it repaired. I’ve lost my insurance, but I’ve gotten Medicare. I have to add Medicare part D for my prescriptions and I have to get a supplemental to help me cover doctor’s visits and things as I was unaware of Medicare part B you have to pay for part D you have to pay for and supplemental you have to pay for And it’s looks like it’s going to end up costing me about $450 a month for all of those I’m trying to get my credit built back up so I can get my own place currently living with my two oldest boys on their couch not the best situation or most comfortable but I’m making do otherwise I am doing great my oldest son Jarod is doing very well from recovering from donating his kidney to me and things are going good. I would ask anybody that could possibly help with some of my insurance and prescription cost per month. It looks like my prescription cost will be between $250 and $500 out of my pocket each month I’m not sure the exact cost as of yet because I just got part D as of April 1 on top of the $450 for the insurance. prior to getting Medicare, my prescriptions were costing me about $1900 a month and that took all of my money I had saved all the money I had donated through this Help Hope Live, so I’ve exhausted all the funds. I still have lots of bills that are past due so any help with anything anybody can do would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again, and God bless.

November 4, 2024

I’ve recently become separated, I’m filing for Medicare, but at this time do not have it and the insurance I have now doesn’t cover everything. My old insurance covered a lot more than my new insurance. I’m really looking forward to any help that anybody can give me for medication, doctor, co-pays, and my out-of-pocket expense for deductibles as it is almost tripled.