As many of you know, Michael has had end stage renal disease for several years. He has have been on dialysis treatments since April 2007 and attends dialysis three days a week. He has been doing fairly well on these treatments but will need to have a kidney transplant soon. Michael has been out of work for eight years, due to a stroke to his left side.

Michael needs medicine, and needs help to cover all the costs for the transplant. He has been on the kidney transplant list in Augusta Georgia for almost six years, but just recently was put on hold until he can raise enough money to cover the prescriptions that Medicare will not cover. Micheal will need between $20,000 and $40,000 for his immunosuppressant medications which he must take for the rest of his life. In addition he must raise $5,000 before the doctors can start the transplant.

To help with his uninsured costs, a fundraising campaign in Micheal’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All contributions are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the South-Atlantic Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant related expenses only.

YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MICHAEL’S LIFE. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A CONTRIBUTION.

Together we can make a difference by assisting Michael during this difficult time. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

Thank you for any help you can give,

Clara Cason-Sheppard
Michael’s sister
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Patricia Wright
Michael’s sister
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