Darryl Dykes

Darryl Needs A Transplant and Needs Our Help

In 2013 Darryl Dykes was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, a hereditary kidney condition with no cure other than a kidney transplant. This disease creates multiple cysts in the kidneys that grow all over and cause the kidneys to be enlarged and nonfunctional. Darryl is currently dependent on dialysis 3 days a week for 3 1/2 hours each time.

Darryl is a father and a grandfather. He is a carpenter by trade and has worked in construction and owned his own landscaping business. His favorite activities are fishing, camping, and traveling. He enjoys cooking for his family and friends. Darryl is an active volunteer in his church, particularly in outreach to veterans and our community homeless population. He has a very giving heart and is always willing to go the extra mile to be a support to his family and friends, and even those he does not know.

Darryl has recently been accepted to Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital for transplant of a new kidney. While this is a wonderful opportunity of life for him, the medical expenses will be very costly. The post-transplant care which is required by the transplant center include, travel, housing within one hour of the medical facility, and life-long anti-rejection medications. This is why we are asking for your support.

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