As many of you already know, my friend, Mark Anton had a successful kidney transplant on April 17, 2013. Due to the extraordinary expense of transplantation, funding this lifesaving operation is a monumental task. Mark and Nancy stayed in Topeka for four months due to minor complications. This temporary relocation housing, along with food, transportation cost and medical expenses have depleted the monies raised previously through HelpHopeLive. Despite having his teacher's medical insurance, Mark will always have uninsured transplant-related expenses such as: co-pays and deductibles and the costly immunosuppressant medications that he will need to take for the rest of his life. This presents a financial challenge that he and his family cannot meet alone. Mark has gone back to work as a Title 1 Reading Teacher, grades 3 through 5. However, he is only able to drive one of his previous three bus routes. This is a loss of about 1,800 per month. Mark’s insurance resets on October first and he will have to pay deductibles again before insurance fully covers many of his expenses. To help with this financial burden, Mark's friends would like to restart the fundraising campaign in his honor established with HelpHOPELive, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for more than 30 years. All donations are tax-deductible, are held by HelpHOPELive in the Midwest/West Kidney Transplant Fund, and are administered by HelpHOPELive for transplant-related expenses only. Please consider making a contribution today by clicking the DONATE NOW button. Together we can make a difference by assisting Mark during this difficult time. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support! Best regards, Pastor Dan Biernacki 620-563-9334 danieljbiern@juno.com