Judith Baine

Help Judy Get Her New Kidney!

My name is Judy Baine, and I am the wife of James and mother of Elisabeth (17), Erial (6), and Emaleigh (4). Simply put, I need a kidney transplant and need the help of my community to make it happen. Transplants are lifesaving, but very expensive.

My journey began many years ago with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at the age of 19. I soon thereafter developed high blood pressure. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the top contributors to kidney disease. I was officially diagnosed with Stage 4 Kidney Disease in July 2015 and I was placed on the transplant list in April 2016. The disease progressed and I began dialysis May 6, 2016.

Because of the kidney disease and dialysis treatments, I am unable to be a full-time mom. I spend twelve hours a week at evening treatments, often not able to make dinner for my family. My children are unable to partake in extracurricular activities because I can’t take them. A kidney transplant is my only choice for a long and healthy life. With a new kidney, I will be able to take my daughters to dance class and sports activities.

I have a couple of people who have filled out the pre-screening form to see if they are a candidate for donation, but nothing has come of it, yet. Additionally, funding this procedure is monumental and we wanted to begin early. My insurance will pay for much of the procedure, however the cost of copays, anti-rejection medications, travel expenses (if necessary) for the donor, and more, will add up to more than the Baine family can handle on our own.

To help with the financial burden of my uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in my honor has been established with Help Hope Live, 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 to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the South-Central Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for transplant-related expenses only. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

Your support is critical to the overall success of my struggle. Please know that your contribution counts. On behalf of myself and my family, we thank you in advance for your kind considerations.

Gratefully,

Judy (and James, Elisabeth, Erial, and Emaleigh) Baine
405-824-9885 and 405-821-8966 / [email protected]