Tom Thurston

Help Tom on His Journey Towards Transplant

Tom Thurston
MdcV USD #456
Husband of Rachelle Thurston
Doggie Daddy to Cricket

As many of you are aware, Tom has suffered the devastation of Poly-Cystic Kidney Disease since birth. Over the past few years his kidneys have become increasingly enlarged and recently, began to shut down. Tom needs a kidney transplant; without a transplant Tom will not survive this horrible disease.

Tom is still able to work, though he is tired and struggles much of the time. He still smiles every day and never ceases to amaze me in his ability to make others see the good in every circumstance. But he needs your help. The medications that will keep him from rejecting the new kidney are very expensive and his health insurance doesn’t cover the cost of these medications. Even after insurance the out of pocket cost for us will be approximately $2000 per month for the rest of Tom’s life.

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Tom’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Midwest/West Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please, if you can, make a donation and help Tom complete his journey toward transplant and a full life.

Please help Tom get his second chance. Together we can make a difference. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Sincerely,

Rachelle Thurston
785.248.3534