Ed Brandecker

Two years ago Ed Brandecker Sr. was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, FSGS, a degenerative kidney disease. Just recently the disease has progressed dramatically and Ed’s kidney function has severely dropped putting him in end stage renal failure. He undergoes dialysis three times a week, 4 hours each time, deeply affecting his quality of life and his ability to work.
The good news is that his wife, Cassandra, is a match. She gave Ed her heart in marriage almost 6 years ago and will be giving him the “gift of life” with her kidney donation. After months of testing and preparation a date has finally been set for a living donor kidney transplant. The couple and their families couldn’t be happier. Transplants, however, are extremely expensive, and costs can be devastating. Even though the insurance company will cover most of the procedure, there are payments for hospital visits, clinics, and and medications needed for the rest of his life that insurance will not cover.
Ed’s recovery time will be 12 weeks. Cassandra’s recovery time 4 weeks. Since both of them will be out of work for a significant amount of time, the extra expenses and lack of income will be a heavy burden.
It’s never easy to ask for assistance, but affording the recovery time and noncovered medical expenses related to a living organ donation / transplant surgery is a very difficult challenge and Ed and Cassie need our help. Your financial gifts and prayers will be greatly appreciated.
with sincere gratitude,
Lynne Getchell Heath
Cassandra’s sister

Ed and Cassandra’s Family and Friends have chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive (HelpHOPELive) in part because HelpHOPELive provides both tax-deductibility and fiscal accountability to contributors. Contributors can be sure that funds contributed will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a contribution to this fundraising campaign:

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