Gabriel Garcia has Nephrotic syndrome (RARE)

8 years ago I received the hardest news of my life - something that no mother ever wants to hear. The journey has been a hard & long one but we will continue to fight through this because strength is our only option. At the age of 2 my son, Gabriel was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. With his immune system being so low, It’s been difficult for him to live life like a child. School has been on and off and he has had to let go some of his true passions like playing basketball & all kinds of sports. Although, he’s amazing at everything he puts his mind too - his condition has limited him to bed rest & being at home. Since the pandemic hit, it has been an exceptionally hard time for us. Gabriel is not allowed out because he is at a higher risk than most children and adults. Up until 03/24/2022 Gabriel was doing great for a year and then unfortunately relapsed. As a a single mother with 3 kids it makes it hard for me to provide with having a child sick in the hospital. As hard as it has been for me to write this and share his difficult journey with the public - I have really been left with no other option. We were told our next option  would be to move forward with a kidney transplant if his condition does not get better as for right now Gabriel has minimal change disease. The best medical treatment for his condition is in Boston and we unfortunately are struggling with all of these costs. Below I have added just a few of the health symptoms he has been experiencing to educate anyone interested in helping. This includes protein in the urine, low blood albumin levels, high blood lipids, and significant swelling. Other symptoms may include weight gain, feeling tired, and foamy urine. Complications may include blood clots, infections, and high blood pressure. Though the journey has been a hard one, I hope to spread awareness on this Illness which can hopefully prevent another from suffering. I greatly appreciate anyone who has just even taken the time to read this & keep us in your prayers. Any and all donations made will go to the travel costs, procedure cost & hospital bills. Please follow us on IG (@the_why_foundation) to watch his journey Health and continue to spread awareness on this horrible illness.