June 3, 2025
This past Sunday marked 9 weeks post-op! Geri is doing well during this recovery period - it has been quite a journey and an education. Diet, exercise, medications and constant lab work all make for a new cocktail of normalcy for her every day.
April 28, 2025
today has been 4 weeks since the kidney transplant surgery. So thankful to be blessed with the gift of this donation. Taking it one day at a time. Geri is doing well...feeling good and getting more comfortable during the surgical recovery. lots of doctors' appointments and lab work and balancing medications, but she is a champ through it all!
March 30, 2025
Hello! It’s transplant day! She got the call last night. Someone’s generosity has become her gift 🤍
March 26, 2025
OFFICIALLY ACTIVATED ON THE TRANSPLANT LIST THIS MORNING! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
March 23, 2025
Initial fundraising goal was reached today! Thanks to all for your donations and spreading the link for the campaign! 🤍
March 13, 2025
Hello! Did you know that today is WORLD KIDNEY DAY? This is an opportunity to learn about this vital organ and all of its functions. This year’s theme is early detection for disease to maintain the health of your kidneys.🫘https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/medicine/nephrology/events/world-kidney-day-2025
March 2, 2025
It’s March 1st. Did you know that March is National Kidney Awareness Month?
February 28, 2025
Happy Friday! It's been 2wks since we launched this campaign. Everyone has been so generous in their support, commitment to spread the word and with their financial contributions. It is humbling, overwhelming and appreciated. It's mid-afternoon on Day 15, and we are at 91% of the initial goal - pretty terrific!This Monday is slated as all-day pre-clearance testing. Keep tuning in as the journey continues...
February 20, 2025
Today 02/20 marks 33yrs since Geri donated a kidney to her brother. This year’s anniversary is different as now she is ready to be a recipient. The campaign is less than a week old and is already at 68% of goal. What an incredible show of support. It is so very appreciated.
February 17, 2025
Hello, All.It has only been 72hrs since we have begun this fundraising campaign. How magnificent…we are currently at 54% of Geri’s goal of $25,000! The support has been truly amazing. Please continue to share this campaign link!Thank you!
February 16, 2025
I am beyond humbled by this outpouring of support for me.Thank you to all💕 Geri
February 14, 2025
Hello, Followers.Did you know February 14th (Valentine's Day) is National Donor Day? While it is a day to recognize and encourage organ donation, it is also a great day to kick off our fundraising campaign for Geri with monetary donations.The journey begins... Geri is a devoted mother and cherished family member. She has been an advocate for organ donation for decades, and, in fact, is a living organ donor, having donated a kidney in February 1992. Sadly, now her one remaining kidney is failing. In May 2016 she was diagnosed with Secondary Non-Segmental Focal Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Currently, she is living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage IV and finds herself in need of a life-saving kidney transplant. Geri is a dynamo. In addition to being loving, giving, and generous, she is feisty, fun and fearless. Her favorite place is near the water, poolside or beside the ocean. She loves to listen to music, watch movies and enjoys puzzles, games and crafting, along with every shade of blue. She is an animal lover and especially has a soft spot for dogs and horses. You won’t catch her turning down any chance for her favorite meals of soup or ravioli. And cooking is a passion of hers, and she often shows her affection by creating homemade meals for her loved ones; her family is her everything.As she has suffered these many years with kidney disease, her lack of energy often sidelines her from participating in activities and events with friends and family. She has also had to deal with some food restrictions due to her condition so as not to aggravate her circumstances or have these foods counteract with medications. Geri is facing dialysis and a shortened life expectancy because of her disease.On a fixed income, Geri is confronting the costs of this impending operation: thousands of dollars for coinsurances, copays, travel expenses, pre-op medications for her kidney disease and post-op anti-rejection meds for life. There are also unknown costs for aftercare, even over-the-counter items associated with monitoring, testing and costs not covered by Medicare. This life-saving surgery will restore her health and her spunk and will give her the same second chance at life that she unselfishly gave to another when she donated an organ. By defraying the costs through fundraising for the operation and her care she and her family can focus on health and healing, rather than the anxiety of associated medical costs. Geri will be able to enjoy her life without exhaustion and be more present for those around her, as she always has been. During this journey and her recovery, she will continue to advocate for both donors and recipients of organ transplants.Please click on the link for her campaign to donate and share with others to help Geri and others in her position.Years ago, Geri selflessly donated a kidney to another; now she needs a new kidney of her own. Please help. Your support is vital to Geri’s life-saving transplant surgery. Your donation can help to make her experience a success.
