Carlton Acklin

Carlton Acklin, who is 51 years old, received a gift of a transplanted kidney that he had for nearly ten years until it failed in November 2013. On October 17, 2019, he received a second kidney transplant that enables him to live a more normal and enjoyable life. Transplants are lifesaving, but they are very expensive. Now Carlton needs special help from his community to support him in raising funds to pay for medical expenses including copays for some medical procedures and anti-rejection medications that are not covered by his insurance. Funding the expenses of a transplant that are not covered by insurance is a monumental task. To be responsible, Carlton works five days per week.

He is a very kind and helpful man who for over eight years has helped me to sponsor a neighborhood Easter egg hunt, a Bubble Day, and an event during the Fall for the children on our street. Now, Carlton needs our help. Even with the help that Carlton will probably receive from Medicare and his personal insurance, medical expenses will be more than he or our family can handle alone.

Family and friends are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation. Carlton has chosen to fundraise for Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for contributors. Contributors can be sure donations will be used to pay or reimburse medical and related expenses.

Your support is critical to the overall success of Carlton’s struggle. Please know that your contribution counts. On behalf of Carlton and his family, we thank you in advance for your kind consideration. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.

With heartfelt thanks,

Vinnie Acklin, Carlton’s mother