My name is Nadia. I am 33 years old, and the mother of a beautiful eight year old daughter. I have battled diabetes for over 20 years, which has led to many other complications in my life. I have always tried to look after my health but there were times in my life when I simply couldn’t afford proper care.
In 2012, I thought I had my health in control, seeing doctors regularly, able to get medications needed and feeling good. A doctor I was seeing was concerned about my kidney labs and referred me to a specialist. It was at that time my world was rocked! The specialist took one look at my labs and immediately admitted me to the hospital to begin dialysis. I was in shock that I was so sick yet had no idea. A week later, I was discharged from the hospital and on a 3x/week dialysis schedule. But I had a six year old to take care of on my income alone, and my ability to work had just been revoked. I was scared! My faith was definitely being tested. While on hemodialysis, I learned of peritoneal dialysis, which one is able to do at home. That was all I needed to know; I could be available for my princess again. Since then I have had some complications, hospital stays, and surgeries that have cause brief interruptions in treatments at home. But dialysis is never a good long-term solution
Recently, the transplant team at the Mayo Clinic has determined that I am a good candidate for a kidney transplant. I have lost a bunch of weight to be within range for transplant surgery. I am working extremely part-time and just trying to make the most of each day with my daughter. My current concern though is a financial one. High insurance premiums along with co-pays, life-long anti-rejection medications and other expenses are keeping me up at night. This is why I am turning to you for help.
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I remain extremely hopeful and positive. I know that this transplant will give my daughter back her healthy mommy. And this will be a great gift to us both.
Thank you!
Nadia Samuel
