Transplant date: June 3, 2014
Rachael was diagnosed with IGA Nephropathy, a chronic kidney disease with no known cure, 5 years ago. During this time she has undergone treatment in an effort to slow the progression of the disease. Unfortunately, her condition has reached a critical stage where the only effective option left is a kidney transplant.
Throughout her struggle, Rachael has been changing the lives of young people throughout the greater Houston area as a teacher and as a counselor. She came to education as a calling, leaving behind a career in finance, to educate and mentor youth from the same community in which she grew up. Rachael taught teen leadership and reading at Miller Intermediate, the school she attended in her youth. After earning her Master’s degree in Counseling she had the opportunity to broaden her impact on students from a couple hundred to a few thousand. Rachael began working at Bellaire High School as the only College Access Counselor serving over 3600 students. Despite her declining health she has continued to be involved within her school community and beyond. Last year alone, Rachael guided students through the scholarship process helping them earn over $30 million.
Now, Rachael, the person that has helped so many already, needs our help to raise funds to help defray the many uninsured transplant-related expenses, not the least of which is the costly immunosuppressant medications she will need to take for the rest of her life.
To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Rachael’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the South-Central Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only.
Please help us in our efforts to help Rachael whether it is by making a donation, or just by reposting this anywhere you can. Also, look for fundraising events on this Help Hope Live webpage.
Thank you and may the Gods bless you.
Justin Faith (chuckfaith@gmail.com)
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. This campaign is administered by Help Hope Live, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit providing fundraising assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients.
Information: 800.642.8399
Updates (1)
December 31, 2016
Hi all of my prayer warriors and supporters!
It's been about 2.5 years post transplant and all is well. I do labs monthly and still see my doctors. The majority of costs right now are my antirejection medicines. It costs $2500-$3000 per month for a 3 month supply. This is how I pay for these expenses. Thanks for your continued love, prayers and kindness. Love you all ❤️
Guestbook
May 4, 2014
Feeling like sharing some love tonight. Just because you are you. Doing this all with a smile on your face.
abby
March 28, 2014
Rachael, It is always nice to see your smile and effort towards young people and help them moving forward. You are courageous and positive. May the loving and caring light heal your kidney soon. Our thoughts are with you always.
Joy and family
February 7, 2014
Rachael,
Your strength and courage are admirable. We are always there for you.
Manizeh and family
February 7, 2014
Rachael,
Hope that you find a match soon. Thinking of you! I hope you told Justin that I'd be interested in helping him with fundraising.
Marlene Rubin
February 1, 2014
Our thoughts n prayers are with you.....we love you!
geeta boodoo & glenn ford
January 31, 2014
Hi Rachael,
Its Debbie......Cammy's sister. Just wanted to wish you the best and hope all this is soon behind you! My prayers are with you and your family!
Debbie
January 30, 2014
Hey Rachael, it's Jessica Santana,
You had a great influence on my life, and I will pray for you everyday as much as I can.
I love you!
Jess Santana
January 29, 2014
Best Wishes from your friends at Southern Brush.
Southern Brush SW, Inc.
January 27, 2014
Rachael, you all love you and you are in your thoughts and prays everyday. Wishing you a speedy and successful recovery
Uncle Bas, Aunty Grace and Vick Ramdeen
January 27, 2014
Sometimes life throws us a curved ball. We wish you a speedy recovery. Get well soon so that you can enjoy all the wonderful things out there that life has to offer. You are in our prayers.
Ravi,Tricia and Shanti Sawh
January 22, 2014
Rachael, you are in our thoughts & prayers...may God bless you...we love you!
Lawton & Salmatee Boodoo
January 21, 2014
You, your family, and the medical staff that attends to you are all in my prayers!
Kara (Roose) Schaider
January 19, 2014
Any best friend of Goldie's is a sister of mine. I pray for you daily Rachael and just know we consider you family. Please know that anything you need we are here for you. We are glad we could help. Love you girly and God Bless you.
Sincerely, Teombi, Cristina and Mya
January 15, 2014
Rachael, you already know how much you mean to me. I know we are going to be friends long into the future and that your life will be healthy and long on the flip side of all of this. I'm here for you now and always. Love you tons. Praying for you, and your family to be strong and come through all of this, and Justin too. Love him too.
Abby Eliezer
January 13, 2014
Hi Racheal, you are in our thoughts and we wish you all the best. Hope to see you soon. I have no doubt you will do well.
Love ya!
roger and alicia boodoo
January 10, 2014
Thank you all for your messages, I read them and cry happy tears because I feel like I am the luckiest person to have such wonderful souls in my corner. I read each of these messages, every one, every day! I love you all more than you can imagine.
Rachael Manraj
January 10, 2014
Countless 'thank you's for your help and support with my college admission process. Bellaire is very lucky to have you as their College Access counselor as you continue to inspire and touch us, students, to reach for our hopes and dreams. Without you, I could not have gotten into my dream school, USC, by myself. Stay strong and fight on!
Maxwell Djakasaputra
January 10, 2014
Rachael, stay strong. You are an incredible person, we are all here for you, we love you and are praying with you and your amazing family.
Vijayanti and Mohan Chatarpal
January 9, 2014
Om Bhuur-Bhuvah Svah
Tat-Savitur-Varennyam |
Bhargo Devasya Dhiimahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Pracodayaat ||
Rennie Ramdeen
January 8, 2014
Our prayer are with you and for you
Marilou Gomez
January 8, 2014
Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery when you do the operation. All our prays are with you, we love you.
Stay Strong!
Rena & Ronne Cando
January 8, 2014
LOVE YOU.
Ravi & Steven
January 8, 2014
Rachael, We know you are of a good heart and a very loving and helpful person. Stay strong and have faith. Our love and prays are with you.
Sonny Manraj and family
January 6, 2014
Rachel,
My partner, Angela Sanchez, and I are long time friends of Justin. Although our lives lead us in different directions, we love his passion for life, and know that he would settle for nothing less than this admirable characteristic in a counterpart. We've seen the love in his eyes when he speaks of you and despite the fact that we only know you through his description, we care for you too. We hope that you reach your required goals and hope to be a party to any future fundraising functions. May you continue moving forward with faith, hopefulness, and optimism. We send well wishes to you, expect you'll be kicking ass and bouncing back sooner than later!
Love and positive vibes :0)
Tina Palomo and Angela Sanchez/ Friends
January 5, 2014
Hello Rachael, This is Anna-Lisa, we met once before years ago at Amrita's wedding. I'm not too sure if you remember us but we are all family. I'm sorry to hear about this condition that you are going though. I believe that God will not leave your side during this difficult time and I know that you will overcome this. You are a beautiful young loving women with a good heart, me and my mom see that and have you in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that our donation with help towards your medical expenses. God Bless you. xoxo
Anna-Lisa Beharry and Sita Beharry
January 4, 2014
Rachael, I don't know you, but I work with Jina at the Wetlands Center. I'm sending many good wishes your way and hope this donation helps. I wish it could be more. Thank you for all you do for young people in Houston. I have been a teacher myself and know the joy and satisfaction it can bring. I'm sure you've changed many lives for the better.
Mary Alice Trumble
January 3, 2014
We love you and will always be here for you Rach....you are always in our hearts and prayers.
Vash and Auntie Ram
January 3, 2014
You are a strong women Rachel! Sending much love your way.
Kori J.
December 31, 2013
Your strength and determination are a true inspiration....sending you nothing but unconditional love and support...always....much love! xxoo
Cam & Anand
December 31, 2013
Rachael I had no idea I'm so sorry u r going through this ill pray for u everyday
jennifer dixon
December 31, 2013
My sweet, sweet rach <3 Was just thinking about you and friend sent me this link. Just as I told you the other day love you bunches and praying for you. Here for you dear, love you
-Nina/Martha... whatever you want ;)
December 30, 2013
My dear friend, may God keep guiding your good spirit. You are an amazing person!! My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Maria Guillen
December 30, 2013
Praying and hoping for you to be able to get the kidney transplant and recover smoothly you are a wonderful person always have been and you deserve nothing but the best
Angie Benavides
December 27, 2013
Praying for you Rachael. Nothing is impossible for God when asked in faith and love..
Irma Fonseca
December 27, 2013
Praying for you Rachel.
Edith C. Barrera
December 27, 2013
luv u hun! Through GOD ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!
Jenny Gonzalez
December 26, 2013
You have our complete support!
Jonathan Wang, Turner City
December 26, 2013
Praying for you Rachael! Hope you had a great Christmas!!!
Kerri Heck-Guina
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