Heather Yoder

Heather Needs Your Support!

Heather was 9 years old when diagnosed with Focal Segmented Glomerular Sclerosis (FSGS), a disease that attacked her kidneys. By age 13 she was on peritoneal dialysis. Then, at age 14, Heather received “the gift of life” from her dad on January 25, 1995, a day we have celebrated every year since. January 2015 will mark the 20th anniversary of that precious gift. However, through on-going monitoring of kidney function, tests indicate “dad’s kidney” is wearing out. Heather is presently being prepared for another kidney transplant.

Since being on her own following college graduation, Heather has managed the financial burden of medical expenses not covered by insurance. Recently this has become more difficult to stay ahead of financially due to the required testing for the kidney transplant workup. When the time comes for Heather to undergo a second kidney transplant, the post-transplant expenses have the potential to become financially draining. She will be unable to return to work for an extended period of time and will not have any income coming in during that time. However, she will still be responsible for the post-transplant medical expenses that even with insurance, out-of-pocket cost could be close to $1,000 + a month for medications, lab fees, co-pays, as well as, the routine monthly bills and expenses.

To help with the financial burden of Heather’s uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in her honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a contribution.

Your prayer support, as well as financial support is greatly appreciated. Any and all donations are held for Heather until completely used up for transplant related medical expenses. On behalf of Heather, Rob, and I, we thank you in advance for your consideration.

With sincere gratitude,

Rita Yoder, Heather’s Mom
330-875-3436