Brian McVay

Help Save Brian’s Life: Brian is in need of a 2nd Kidney Transplant.

Brian’s Journey: Brian received a kidney from Shawanna Hanson in 2013 at UCSF in California. The kidney has been going strong for 13 years. Unfortunately, Brian’s one and only kidney (the transplanted one) is failing. Brian is in dire need to have a 2nd transplant sooner rather than later in hopes that he will have greater kidney function at the end of the 2nd transplant. He will have a new kidney and it may help preserve the one he has now.

Thank You From Brian & Christina: Many of you have walked through this journey with us and let me tell you, we couldn’t have made it this far without you! Thank you for all the love, prayers and support.

Life Update: Brian and Christina moved to Missouri in 2016 to be closer to Shawanna Hanson and family. Their 3 children are all grown and have children of their own. While in Missouri, Brian and Christina started a welding business building handrails, spiral staircases and miscellaneous repair jobs. Last year they had a terrible house fire and lost everything. (non-work related) They have since moved from the outskirts of town to a more remote location in town. They have done their best to recuperate and keep moving forward in their daily lives and the business. It is getting more difficult with Brian’s energy level decreasing and the challenges of dialysis.

With Your Help: Brian will need to raise about $30,000 for his lifelong immunosuppressant medications. Also, expenses of traveling to and from the hospital in St. Louis, and the relocation costs at the time of transplant. This presents a challenge that they cannot meet alone. They would be honored and blessed if you would join them through this journey. To help offset his uninsured costs, a fundraising campaign for Brian has been established with HelpHOPELive (formerly NTAF), a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for nearly 30 years. All contributions are tax deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southwest Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. You can help make a difference in Brian’s life. Please consider making a contribution.Thanks for your support and God Bless! Christina (Brian’s wife) 209-566-3825 Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. This campaign is administered by HelpHOPELive (HelpHOPELive, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing fundraising assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients. Information: 800.642.8399.

Below is the story from 2011 thru 2013. (First kidney Transplant)

HELP SAVE BRIAN MCVAY’S LIFE Dear friends and family, Brian was diagnosed with kidney failure in August 2011. Unaware that he had been in kidney failure for several years he became very ill. As a matter of life or death Brian was admitted into the emergency department. The specialist informed him that he only had about 4% function left and his only chance of survival was dialysis and a kidney transplant when available. Before being diagnosed with kidney failure Brian was a fitter/welder who worked hard to provide for me and our 3 children; Brian Jr., Kelsey and Brina. He is unable to return back to work due to his condition and low energy level. He receives an Epogen shot every two weeks to help him with his low energy. Even though Brian is dealing with kidney failure he continues to serve others. He has a strong faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and is devoting his time to teaching kids and young adults the love of Christ. He also enjoys spending quality time with his family. Brian has been on the donor list at the University of California-San Francisco Medical Center (UCSF) since April 2012 & 2 people have offered kidneys.We will not be able to start testing to see if they are a match until funds are provided. Brian will need between $20,000 and $40,000 for his lifelong immunosuppressant medications and before the doctors can start the transplant. Also, the expense of traveling to and from the center and then relocation costs at the time of transplant will be high. This presents a challenge that we cannot meet alone. To help offset his uninsured costs, a fundraising campaign in Brian’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive (formerly NTAF), a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for nearly 30 years. All contributions are tax deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southwest Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. You can help make a difference in Brian’s life. Please consider making a contribution.Thanks for your support and God Bless! Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. This campaign is administered by HelpHOPELive (HelpHOPELive, Inc.), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing fundraising assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients. Information: 800.642.8399.