Wayne Curtis

Wayne Curtis needs a kidney transplant and needs your help.

Our brother, Wayne has been on dialysis since his kidneys started failing him, in 2010. Polycystic Kidney Disease has dealt a terrible blow to this native Oregonian who once enjoyed working in the timber industry running heavy equipment. He is also a talented mechanic and often helped others by fixing their cars. Wayne loves fishing and just spending time in Oregon’s great outdoors, but his true love are his wife, two children and one grandchild.

We are so proud of Wayne. He always keeps his chin up; we never hear him complain or show any signs of fear, but we all know that the dialysis is what is keeping him alive. His kidney function is now down to just 3% and a transplant is his only hope at a return to good health.

Transplants are life-saving but very expensive. One of the major costs that Wayne faces is travel and relocation to stay near the hospital in Portland for a month after transplant. He will then be required to travel from home to the hospital several times a week for an extended period. This, along with medication expenses and high insurance rates, makes for a great challenge.

Wayne has chosen to fundraise with HelpHOPELive in part because HelpHOPELive assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.

For more information, please contact HelpHOPELive at 800.642.8399.

We don’t really have the words to explain the love we feel for our “big brother.” We just can’t imagine life without him. Please say a prayer for Wayne and lend us your support.

Gratefully,
Lori and Keith (Wayne’s sister and brother)