Please Help Me Get A Kidney Transplant
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Hello everyone and thank you for clicking this link. My name is Jacqueline Garcia and I am 23 years old. As some of you might know my brother who at the time was 17 years old, was diagnosed with CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 4). When we found out he had this disease, it was too late to turn for treatment. He had to start dialysis immediately because his kidneys did not develop right from birth. My brother was one lucky guy because not only did he have insurance, he had a donor. My lovely mother was a match and was willing to give my brother a second chance at life, a luxury I am not blessed with. Six months later dating back to June 30, 2010, he managed to get the transplant.
Three years after that, dating Jan 01, 2013
I was 16 years old, I was put under my first ever biopsy surgery and was diagnosed with FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) w/o nephrosis or chronic GN. This disorder is especially seen in patients with chronic kidney failure. This rare form of FSGS is caused by genetic mutations. Familial FSGS can also occur when neither parent has the disease, but each carries one copy of an abnormal gene that can be passed on to the next generation, and in this case it was me and my brother. I know, it sounds crazy; but really it's an undetected disease that progressively worsens over time.
My Kidney Specialist at that time instructed me to take certain medications to slow down the process but as time went on my kidney progression got worse. As the years went by so did my insurance. I'm an undocumented dreamer that works and pays taxes. Being undocumented doesn't really help my situation because I need insurance for my medications and the only place that has helped me out is John H Stroger Hospital in Chicago Illinois. However, it only covers so much. On April 15, 2014 I was diagnosed with Benign hypertension with CKD (chronic kidney disease) stage III. In stage 3 a person is more likely to develop complications of kidney disease such as high blood pressure, anemia (a shortage of red blood cells) and/or early bone disease. Now this is when I started feeling fatigue, nausea, lost of appetite, kidney pain felt on my lower back, & sleep problems due to cramps and restless legs.
My recommended treatment is dialysis until i find a donor. Really, the only thing that can help me live longer is a new kidney. I am asking you to help me raise money for my treatment, for my medications and other medical expenses that might not get covered with insurance.
I am asking for help with possibly finding anyone who is willing to donate. its a long shot but nothing short of impossible. I honestly never really got to enjoy my teenage life and young adulthood life the way others my age did, so i want to be able to live longer and enjoy what i have left. I am really trying to stay positive about this as much as i can but seeing my life slowly wither away while receiving a worse diagnosis continuously affects me in a way others cant see.
ANYTHING you can fund me is greatly appreciated from the depths of my heart. Your support, kindness, and thoughtfulness are extremely appreciated. Thank you for helping me live a little longer and smile a little brighter.
Three years after that, dating Jan 01, 2013
I was 16 years old, I was put under my first ever biopsy surgery and was diagnosed with FSGS (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) w/o nephrosis or chronic GN. This disorder is especially seen in patients with chronic kidney failure. This rare form of FSGS is caused by genetic mutations. Familial FSGS can also occur when neither parent has the disease, but each carries one copy of an abnormal gene that can be passed on to the next generation, and in this case it was me and my brother. I know, it sounds crazy; but really it's an undetected disease that progressively worsens over time.
My Kidney Specialist at that time instructed me to take certain medications to slow down the process but as time went on my kidney progression got worse. As the years went by so did my insurance. I'm an undocumented dreamer that works and pays taxes. Being undocumented doesn't really help my situation because I need insurance for my medications and the only place that has helped me out is John H Stroger Hospital in Chicago Illinois. However, it only covers so much. On April 15, 2014 I was diagnosed with Benign hypertension with CKD (chronic kidney disease) stage III. In stage 3 a person is more likely to develop complications of kidney disease such as high blood pressure, anemia (a shortage of red blood cells) and/or early bone disease. Now this is when I started feeling fatigue, nausea, lost of appetite, kidney pain felt on my lower back, & sleep problems due to cramps and restless legs.
My recommended treatment is dialysis until i find a donor. Really, the only thing that can help me live longer is a new kidney. I am asking you to help me raise money for my treatment, for my medications and other medical expenses that might not get covered with insurance.
I am asking for help with possibly finding anyone who is willing to donate. its a long shot but nothing short of impossible. I honestly never really got to enjoy my teenage life and young adulthood life the way others my age did, so i want to be able to live longer and enjoy what i have left. I am really trying to stay positive about this as much as i can but seeing my life slowly wither away while receiving a worse diagnosis continuously affects me in a way others cant see.
ANYTHING you can fund me is greatly appreciated from the depths of my heart. Your support, kindness, and thoughtfulness are extremely appreciated. Thank you for helping me live a little longer and smile a little brighter.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jay Smalls
Organizer
Chicago, IL
Graciela Arreaga
Beneficiary
