Genetic testing & medical expenses
Donation protected
As most of you know, I was recently hospitalized and diagnosed with end stage renal (kidney) disease. Meaning that my kidneys are failing. Right now they are functioning at only 14 percent. I’ve started the process for insurance and have had to stop working full time due to my illness and the upcoming doctors visits and surgeries. Currently I am only working 5 hours a week. I met with my new nephrologist yesterday and he believes that it is imperative my brother and I have genetic testing done as soon as possible before we start the process of seeing if he is a match for kidney donation. The doctor states that my brother will be my best bet for a living donor. Although I have others who are willing to be tested to see if they are a match. But because insurance has not taken effect, I am not able to have this done. I am hoping to raise enough money to cover the cost of the genetic testing so that we can get this part done ASAP. Anything would be appreciated and helpful. My doctor is hoping to be able to move quickly enough that I will be able to bypass dialysis all together and go straight to transplant. Here’s to hoping! And thank you to all who take the time to read, share or donate. This will mean the world to me and my family. Any donations will be used for the genetic testing and any other unforseen medical expenses before insurance takes effect. Thank you all #losingisnotanoption
Organizer and beneficiary
Kayla Collums
Organizer
Pascagoula, MS
Adam Mosher
Beneficiary