Anyone who knows Jenny, knows how wonderful and special this person is and knows how much she has gone through in life. She has three beautiful children including four-year-old Ricky who was born tiny and premature but who Jenny never gave up on and now he’s doing wonderfully. Jenny would do anything for her children and adjusts her dialysis according to their schedule. Dialysis is so draining that it is often a struggle for Jenny just to pick the kids up from school and help them with their homework.

Jenny is only 31 and has suffered from diabetes since she was nine. Unfortunately, 22 years of diabetes have strained her kidneys. Despite her continued efforts to maintain her kidney function, she has to go to dialysis three times a week. But now, her doctor has determined that she is in need of a kidney and pancreas transplant to survive. Funding this life saving procedure is a monumental task, as there will be many medical expenses not covered by insurance. Jenny is on the transplant list at U.C. San Diego and her travel and relocation expenses will be more than the family can handle.

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On behalf of Jennifer and her family, we thank you in advance for your kind consideration.

Gratefully,
Martha Jara, Sister
prettymarti@sbcglobal.net