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Help Deltah Get Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
Our sweet daughter, Deltah, is just 3 years old—and she’s been fighting for her life since the day she was born. She has been living with end-stage kidney failure since birth, dependent on Peritoneal Dialysis every night for 13 hours, a strict medication routine, and a special diet that keeps her alive.
Despite her daily challenges, Deltah’s spirit is bright and full of hope. And now, for the first time, we can see a life-changing opportunity ahead: She has been cleared by her medical team to receive a kidney transplant! This is the milestone we’ve been praying for—but it’s also a moment that comes with overwhelming financial and emotional strain.
Why We Need Your Help
The cost of this journey extends far beyond the surgery itself. Our family travels regularly from Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock Children’s Hospital for treatment, consultations, and therapies—sometimes with only a day’s notice. Each trip means time off work, travel expenses, and lodging. Even after the transplant, Deltah will require lifelong follow-up care, medications, and regular monitoring to ensure her new kidney stays healthy. In addition to medical costs, we face the realities of keeping our household afloat while being there for Deltah’s intense care needs. Over the past 3 years, we’ve done everything possible to manage without asking for help—but the truth is, we can’t do this alone anymore.
Your support will help us:
• Cover medical expenses not fully covered by insurance
• Pay for travel, lodging, and food for trips to Little Rock and other appointments
• Manage household and living costs during recovery periods when work is impossible
• Prepare for immediate transport when we get “the call” that a kidney is available
• Provide Deltah the best possible environment to heal after her transplant
What This Means for Deltah
Right now, dialysis controls nearly every part of Deltah’s life. Because of her condition, she’s never been able to:
• Take a full bath or shower
• Swim in a pool, play in sprinklers, or visit splash pads
• Snuggle overnight in our bed
• Explore public places freely without the constant risk of infection
A successful transplant would give her freedom from nightly dialysis, lower her risk of life-threatening infections, and allow her to experience childhood more fully.
Could You Be Her Kidney Donor?
While we remain on the transplant waiting list, a living kidney donor could give Deltah her new beginning sooner. Her blood type is O+. If you or someone you know might be willing to explore living donation, please reach out to us for information about testing and the process.
A Final Word from Us
If it were anyone else in our shoes, we would tell them to reach out, seek help, and accept love wherever it’s offered. But for us, being this vulnerable in this capacity is not easy. Still, we’ve learned that love is a community effort—and sometimes, we all need help carrying the weight.
If you feel moved to give—whether financially, by sharing our story, or by exploring living donation—please know that your impact on our family will be profound and lasting. Every prayer, every share, every dollar brings us one step closer to the day we can watch our little girl run, play, and live without the burden of dialysis. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you.
Josephine & Payton
Our sweet daughter, Deltah, is just 3 years old—and she’s been fighting for her life since the day she was born. She has been living with end-stage kidney failure since birth, dependent on Peritoneal Dialysis every night for 13 hours, a strict medication routine, and a special diet that keeps her alive.
Despite her daily challenges, Deltah’s spirit is bright and full of hope. And now, for the first time, we can see a life-changing opportunity ahead: She has been cleared by her medical team to receive a kidney transplant! This is the milestone we’ve been praying for—but it’s also a moment that comes with overwhelming financial and emotional strain.
Why We Need Your Help
The cost of this journey extends far beyond the surgery itself. Our family travels regularly from Fayetteville, AR to Little Rock Children’s Hospital for treatment, consultations, and therapies—sometimes with only a day’s notice. Each trip means time off work, travel expenses, and lodging. Even after the transplant, Deltah will require lifelong follow-up care, medications, and regular monitoring to ensure her new kidney stays healthy. In addition to medical costs, we face the realities of keeping our household afloat while being there for Deltah’s intense care needs. Over the past 3 years, we’ve done everything possible to manage without asking for help—but the truth is, we can’t do this alone anymore.
Your support will help us:
• Cover medical expenses not fully covered by insurance
• Pay for travel, lodging, and food for trips to Little Rock and other appointments
• Manage household and living costs during recovery periods when work is impossible
• Prepare for immediate transport when we get “the call” that a kidney is available
• Provide Deltah the best possible environment to heal after her transplant
What This Means for Deltah
Right now, dialysis controls nearly every part of Deltah’s life. Because of her condition, she’s never been able to:
• Take a full bath or shower
• Swim in a pool, play in sprinklers, or visit splash pads
• Snuggle overnight in our bed
• Explore public places freely without the constant risk of infection
A successful transplant would give her freedom from nightly dialysis, lower her risk of life-threatening infections, and allow her to experience childhood more fully.
Could You Be Her Kidney Donor?
While we remain on the transplant waiting list, a living kidney donor could give Deltah her new beginning sooner. Her blood type is O+. If you or someone you know might be willing to explore living donation, please reach out to us for information about testing and the process.
A Final Word from Us
If it were anyone else in our shoes, we would tell them to reach out, seek help, and accept love wherever it’s offered. But for us, being this vulnerable in this capacity is not easy. Still, we’ve learned that love is a community effort—and sometimes, we all need help carrying the weight.
If you feel moved to give—whether financially, by sharing our story, or by exploring living donation—please know that your impact on our family will be profound and lasting. Every prayer, every share, every dollar brings us one step closer to the day we can watch our little girl run, play, and live without the burden of dialysis. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you.
Josephine & Payton
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