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Alfonso has chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive in part because HelpHOPELive assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.
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Good news!!! My donor will undergo testing at UNC from September 21st-23rd and we will wait for those results. I will undergo some testing after she finishes. Once I'm finish UNC Chapel Hill will schedule me for my surgery. Praise God.
If you want to be a living donor for Al Ferguson; please read and contact:
Amy Woodard, RN, BSN, CNN, CCTC
Living Donor Coordinator
Lead Kidney Coordinator
Phone: (919) 966-3079
Fax: (919) 843-0888
Living Donors
The decision to become a living kidney donor is a selfless act of love that may provide life-saving help for a sick family member or loved one. It's also a decision that requires very serious consideration and one that must be voluntary, without undue pressure from others to make this potentially life-altering step.
In the vast majority of cases, kidney donors will go on to live perfectly normal lives with their one remaining kidney. Even so, there are risks with every surgery, and UNC goes to extraordinary lengths to be as certain as possible that our living donors' lives will not be negatively affected.
At UNC, our first goal is to protect the donor. You'll be given a thorough medical exam, both to make certain the match is compatible, and to ensure you have no health concerns that might put your own life in danger. In addition, you'll meet with both a social worker and psychologist to be sure that any questions or concerns you have about living donation are answered, and that you're aware of the various risks associated with their decision. We'll make certain, too, that you're well prepared for the days and weeks after surgery, and that you have an adequate support system to help you after you return home.
Every potential donor also meets with our kidney transplant financial coordinator to discuss any possible costs you may incur. At UNC, the vast majority of living donors have their kidney removed through a minimally invasive procedure known as laparoscopy, which is performed though very small incisions in the abdomen. Our surgeons were the first in North Carolina to perform this innovative procedure, which reduces recovery time, scarring, and post-operative pain for altruistic kidney donors.
Next Steps
If you have questions or are interested in donation, please contact our donor coordinator:
Amy Woodard, RN, BSN, CNN, CCTC
Living Donor Coordinator
Lead Kidney Coordinator
Phone: (919) 966-3079
Fax: (919) 843-0888
Hello Donors and friends I wanted to do an update on whats happening. UNC still doing testing and getting me ready for a donor and getting on the transplant list. We thank those that donated and pray we continue to receive more. Our goal is $50,000 for medical expenses and medications. We are praying for an March or April 2015 transplant if everything falls in place. We will be doing some fundraisers and collections from friends and family to assist in meeting our goals. My doctors informed me that my kidneys are still functioning between 17% - 15% and I have Faith that God will keep the filtering at 100% through prayer.
Hi Donors/Family,
My name is Alfonso Ferguson Sr. and I've been informed that my kidneys have failed. My doctors have informed me that I need a kidney transplant and I'm working with UNC Chapel Hill to accomplish this task. Because I'm an O+ which is the universal donor but not the receiver I'm praying for God's help to get me a transplant sooner than later. My Christmas wish is to raise as much money as we can to be ready when UNC or my donor is ready. We are testing family and friends now to find who's a match and we know God is still in the blessing business. A kidney would be the ultimate New Years present for me and my family, We thank everyone who can give and thank all for the prayers and words of wisdom.
Al Ferguson Sr.
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