Jonathan Young

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

I was diagnosed in 2019 with a kidney disease called IgA nephropathy. The doctors said it was most likely from the flu that caused an autoimmune response and over time both of my kidneys became so inflamed they could not properly filter the toxins and waste in my blood.
I was in kidney failure and on dialysis.
Over the past year I started to feel the side effects of kidney failure. I’ve lost weight, had constant fatigue, not sleeping well, nausea and vomiting.
I went to college for exercise science and it got to the point I had to leave my job as a personal trainer because I was just too tired and weak.
Even though this is happening my goal is to start the nursing program August 2024.

On May 29, 2024 I got my kidney transplant, from a living kidney donor, my Mom.
This is where I ask for your help. Although I have Medicare, I am still responsible for 20% of medical bills. That includes the transplant and medications I will be taking for the rest of my life along with my donors testing cost and hospitalization. There are also outstanding home dialysis bills that I’m responsible for.
(Kidney transplants cost on average around $400,000).

Every little bit helps and I appreciate all the support thus far. Please continue to keep up in your thoughts and prayers.

Drew 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!