Noel Ramirez

Noel Ramirez, husband of Crystal and father of Martin (7) and Nolan (2) of Coal City is in need of a kidney transplant and needs the help of his community to make it happen. Two years ago, just two weeks after the birth of his second son, 42-year-old Noel was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

He is completely dependent on dialysis, which he undergoes at home five nights a week. His only chance to return to good health is to have a kidney transplant.

Noel is fortunate to have a living donor, his wife Crystal. Transplants are life-saving but very expensive and funding this procedure is a monumental task. Even with insurance, Noel will have many uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits, travel to and from the transplant center and the costly anti-rejection medications that he will need to take for the rest of his life. Additionally, both Noel and Crystal will be out of work for a period of time and will need assistance with daily living expenses.

To help with this financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Noel’s 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, are held by HelpHOPELive in the North-Central Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a donation today and click the DONATE NOW button.

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

Gratefully,

Heather Banks, family friend
630-346-7446
[email protected]