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Michelle Needs Your Help With Expenses Related to Dialysis and Eventual Transplant.

Michelle first discovered she had a serious kidney disease called FSGS in March of 2007. She was in and out of the hospital countless times the first few years, and had to close her private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. In September of 2009, she began seven-day-a-week dialysis treatments at home.

One year later, in October of 2010, she received a kidney transplant thanks to the courage and kindness of a friend, but learned only days after the transplant that the disease had returned in the new kidney. After two years of the disease process, the new kidney completely failed, putting her back on dialysis in January 2013, three times a week in a clinic, which continues today. Michelle has decided to try to get another transplant, and is moving onto the “active list” in 2021.

Updates (2)

July 9, 2024

I have an update of the best kind. On July 15, 2023, after 11 and1/2 years on dialysis, I had a successful kidney transplant--against all odds! I was told there was only a 20% chance that my second attempt at a transplant would be successful, without recurrence of the original disease. As I approach my one year anniversary, it's looking better and better. One is never out of the woods with a transplant, but this milestone portends likely continuation of healthy kidney function. I couldn't be more grateful for this miracle of healing and for all of you who have helped me along the way.

November 29, 2021

Hi Friends...wanted to mention, in case you are wondering, I'm using my maiden name for this campaign. As you know, I'm pretty private about my medical condition and don't want people googling me and landing here. Thank you for visiting the site..lots of love

Guestbook

November 29, 2021

Sending you so much love and support Michelle.

Illyse Habbe

June 14, 2021

Wishing you all the best Michelle, lots of love, Ali

Ali Ironside

June 6, 2021

I am so glad you reached out Michelle
I’m so sorry that you have to go through this but I sending all my love snd best wishes for a strong healthy recovery
Love
Jina

Jina Carvalho