Unfortunately, Diane knows the downside of diabetes all too well. After a successful living donor kidney transplant in 2003, Diane’s kidneys have once again been ravaged by her diabetes. She now undergoes a strict regimen of dialysis over three times a week. Fatigue, lack of energy, poor eyesight, and time consuming medical treatments are only the beginning of her very difficult days. Diane’s only real chance to extend her life and to enjoy her family is to once again undergo a lifesaving kidney transplant.
Diane hopes to receive the gift of life through another living kidney donor. But funding this life-saving procedure is a monumental task. Even with health insurance, there will be many uninsured transplant-related expenses for both Diane and her potential donor such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits, travel and temporary relocation housing and the costly anti-rejection medications that Diane will need for the rest of her life. These uninsured expenses are expected to reach tens of thousands of dollars.
To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Diane’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the North-Central Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only.
Please consider making a donation today by clicking the DONATE NOW button.
As a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Diane touched the lives of so many throughout her career and life. If we all come together, we can now help Diane. Your support is critical to the success of her struggle to live. Please know that your contribution counts.
Gratefully,
Sheri Canfield, Diane’s niece
605-321-7299
