Family and Friends of Christopher Steed
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Christopher Steed
Age 37
Father to Madison, Rebecca, Abigail and Elizabeth
My Sweetheart
As many of you know, Chris has been battling end stage renal disease for many years. He has been fortunate to avoid dialysis thus far. Recently his kidney function has rapidly dropped and it is now crucial to have a kidney transplant to save his life. We have found a “perfect match” in his brother and he is scheduled for a kidney transplant October 6th.
Chris has insurance, which is a blessing, and our immediate family is helping in every way they can but this will not cover all the costs for the transplant. Despite having insurance, many of his medical needs are not covered and must be paid out-of-pocket. Chris will need between $20,000 and $40,000 for his lifelong immunosuppressant medications and $5,000 before the doctors can start the transplant. Also, the expense of traveling to and from the center and then relocation costs at the time of transplant will be high. This presents Chris and our family with a challenge we cannot meet alone.
Guestbook
October 5, 2011
Our prayers are with you and your family, Chris. We will be thinking of you on Thursday, and praying that everything goes well. Best wishes!
The Goeckeritz Family, Ashburn, VA
