Valerie Thomas

Valerie Thomas was diagnosed with a severe and uncontrolled type of high-blood-pressure, or hypertension. Her medical condition led to significant complications, and as a result, Valerie was diagnosed with complete kidney failure, or end-stage-renal-disease.Valerie now undergoes lengthy and time consuming dialysis treatments, and a lifesaving kidney transplant is her only real hope for survival. Without a kidney transplant, Valerie will continue on dialysis; but she can only undergo this treatment temporarily — without a transplant, Valerie’s time will eventually run out.

Valerie is a Christian woman devoted to God, and one of the kindest people you will ever hope to meet. She has spent her life working hard to raise her family, helping others, and has devoted her time and energy to her faith in God and her church. Despite her illness, Valerie obtained a degree in Business Administration this past June, despite numerous setbacks, hospitalizations and medical complications along the way. More than ever, Valerie’s prayer is to enjoy her life and be able to spend more time with her children and loving grandchildren. Her goal is to be well enough to continue her education and eventually obtain her bachelor’s degree. But Valerie needs your help!

Transplants are lifesaving but very expensive. While Valerie waits for her transplant, she undergoes extensive medical testing and medical appointments to ensure she remains on the active transplant list at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Her out-of-pocket medical expenses continue to rise, which include co-pays and deductibles, health insurance premiums, travel and meals fees, and transportation expenses. Valerie will also be required to take costly post-transplant, anti-rejection medications that she will need for the rest of her life. These expenses are expected to be well over $10,000 and Valerie urgently needs your financial support to help cover the costs associated with her upcoming kidney transplant. Valerie desperately needs your help.

Thank you in advance for your prayers, support and generosity. Your support is critical to the overall success of Valerie’s struggle.

Gratefully,

Khalilah Ponder, Valerie’s loving daughter