Steven Rigby

Dear Friends and Family,
As many of you know, Steven was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at age two. He has always known that he would one day need a kidney transplant, as he faced the symptoms and complications related to his disease and the need for an intense medical regime since he was a toddler. Fortunately, he has not required treatment.

Through this all, Steven has been the unwavering voice of optimism, the constant source of a smile and a sense of humor. He served a two-year mission with his church, will graduate with an engineering degree next May, and most of all, is a loving husband and devoted friend to many.

Now twenty-four, Steven will receive his transplant, his gift of life, this May, thanks to the unselfish act of his brother Matt, who will be his living donor. Transplants are life-saving, but extremely expensive. Even with insurance, Steven will have many uninsured, transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles, doctor visits and the costly immunosuppressant medications that he will need to take for the rest of his life.

To help offset his uninsured costs, a fundraising campaign in Steven’s honor has been established with HelpHOPELive (formerly NTAF), a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for nearly 30 years. All contributions are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Northwest Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. You can help make a difference in Steven’s life. Please consider making a contribution.This is a wonderful opportunity for friends, family, and the community to show support to a very humble, hardworking, and deserving young man. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Raime Rigby
360-521-4434