Eric Storms

Eric, loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle and wonderful friend to many, has been diagnosed with end stage renal failure. We are now in the process of getting on the list for a kidney transplant.

Eric has had Type I Diabetes since he was 14 years old. His diabetes has been well taken care of, he has never been hospitalized due to his condition. Eric was referred to a nephrologist about 11 years ago to monitor his kidney function. In the last 2 years, his kidney function has drastically declined and is now given the option of starting dialysis or going for a transplant in the near future. Eric’s diabetes is still well controlled and is actually even better since receiving his insulin pump, but unfortunately after years of being diabetic and increased blood pressure, his kidneys are starting to wear out.

Eric is an outdoors man and loves to get out any chance he can. Fishing is his passion (bass fishing to be exact but any type of fishing will do). So when given the option of dialysis vs transplant, we knew transplant would be our first choice as this would allow Eric to continue living his life with less limitations.

At this point, Eric has not had any symptoms of kidney failure and does not need to start dialysis. We are praying that he continues to do well and we can find a potential for him prior to needing to start dialysis.

Eric has also been told that he may be a potential candidate for kidney and pancreas transplant. The facility where Eric is currently doctoring, does not do pancreas transplants so we are looking into other facilities and discussing this option as well.

Family and friends of Eric Storms are raising money for the nonprofit Help Hope Live to fund uninsured medical expenses associated with transplantation.

Eric 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. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Give button.

For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.

Thank you for your support!