Khaven Neak

Khaven is a 61-year old husband, father, and grandfather. He desperately wants to live for his family. He needs a kidney transplant to do that.

He was first diagnosed with kidney failure three years ago. Then, in December 2014, it was discovered that his kidneys were in total failure. He now receives dialysis five (yes, five!) days a week and must raise money for transplantation and all that comes with it.

Khaven is an engineer by trade, working on the design and manufacture of audio speakers. He enjoys light gardening and tinkering on mechanical parts. In his more active, healthier days, he enjoyed working on automobiles and was, at one point, an ASE certified mechanic. He also enjoyed word-working and building. He is an active member of the Cambodian community in Jacksonville and is an advocate for the worldwide movement urging for democracy in Cambodia

To help with the financial burden of Khaven’s uncovered expenses for his kidney transplant, his family has teamed up 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 donation are tax deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southeast Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only.

For more information or questions, please call 1.800.642.8399 or email [email protected] or you may contact Kornika, his daughter, at 954.551.0607.

If you’re interested in offering a living donation of your kidney, find out if you’re a match by visiting http://www.mayoclinic.org/forms/living-donor.