Steve Amowitz

Dear Friends and Family,

As many of you are already aware, Steve was diagnosed with end-stage renal failure over five years ago. Steve continues his daily routine with the ultimate grace and good nature that defines him. He does this despite his grueling regime of home dialysis five times a week. Steve works a full, long, hard day, despite the fact that he would be granted long term disability. He does not want to be a burden on anyone. Steve’s dialysis takes up most of his night and interferes with his ability to rest comfortably, but it keeps him alive!

Steve was initially on the Albany Medical Center transplant waiting list for a kidney. Since moving to south Florida, Steve is now listed at the University of Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital Transplant Institute and The Cleveland Clinic in Weston. He has been on the list for four years now, and is hopefully getting closer to receiving that call. However, even with insurance, the out-of-pocket expenses will run anywhere from $40,000-$50,000 and upwards! His prescription medications will be taken for the duration of his, hopefully, long and healthy life and the cost is astronomical!

To help reduce the financial burden, a fundraising campaign in Steve’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Southeast Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please help by making a donation today!

For secure credit card donations:
Call 800.642.8399 or click the “DONATE NOW” button.

Together we can make a difference by assisting Steve during this difficult time. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.

Best regards,
The Amowitz Family
518-796-1963