Help Cam Give Misty His Kidney #madeforeachother
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I will try to say it in words because my heart is in pieces … when your child has to go through trying times with anything, you want to fix it. I can’t fix this one.
After a life of declining kidney function, Misty's kidneys failed in 2018. Kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and fluids out of your blood. If you have no kidney function, the waste builds up in your blood and you get sick. In Misty's case, she is nauseous every single day, deals with extreme fatigue, low energy, headaches...
Misty had to quit her job in April 2018, and Cameron worked hard to become the sole provider. Cameron is a contractor, self employed, and has had to step back from many jobs in order to help Misty with her appointments. This has made life as a single income household difficult, and they've tapped out their savings.
After some obstacles, Misty finally began dialysis in February 2019. She has to be connected to a machine 4-5x per week, 4-6 hours at a time. Knowing this is not a viable long term solution, Cameron heroically stepped forward to be tested to donate his kidney. After a few more roller coaster rides, we got the good news - Against all odds, he is a perfect match! He has been conditionally approved to donate his left kidney.
They've been told that Cameron should be scheduled to be in the operating room with Misty in June or July 2019, as they undergo a kidney transplant. This is an act of true love and generosity, but a surgery of this intensity requires a long recovery time. Cameron will require 2-3 months off work, and Misty even more time before she'll be back to a normal routine. They can't move forward with booking the surgery unless they know they'll be able to financially afford that time with both of them unable to work.
If anyone can find it their heart to help these kids in their time of need, please do so. All funds will go to helping with their monthly living expenses from now until the surgery as well as finances & support services, while they heal. All donations will provide immeasurable help to Misty and Cameron so they can focus on fighting the physical and emotional battle ahead of them. If you can’t help with a monetary gift, please keep them in your prayers for a healthy recovery and a happy, healthy life ahead. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all who have traveled this road with us and helped emotionally and financially.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Keep reading below to learn more about their journey so far:
MISTY'S BEGINNING
My daughter was born a healthy, yet premature, 5-1/2 lb bundle of joy. When she was 9 months old, she came down with a severe fever and vomiting. We took her to a doctor and we were told it was a flu. After worsening symptoms, and with gut instinct, I ventured further with the doctors only to find that she had Acute Kidney Failure. With the help of the head of Nephrology at Sick Kids, she was monitored and on her own regained kidney function. But not without damage. As the years went on, she was followed closely with check ups at Sick Kids until 18 years of age. Kidney function was no better and no worse over those years. But, with age, kidney function declined. Which brings us to our current situation.
CAMERON'S FEELINGS
"It's been a long time since Misty and I first met and we have celebrated many highs - and survived many lows - since then. From our early 20's struggling in downtown Toronto, to doing our best to "adult" almost 10 years later. When her kidneys started to fail I knew nothing about chronic kidney disease or dialysis. After countless doctors visits and information sessions, I am almost ready to write a book on the subject. Living with somebody you love having kidney disease is hard. But not as hard as being the one living with kidney disease. Misty has been so strong through this whole process. No matter what has happened, she hasn't stopped smiling and she hasn't stopped fighting. If I can help give Misty her life back, it's an easy decision to make. A small sacrifice from me will make a world of difference for her."
A CLOSER LOOK AT THEIR JOURNEY
For the last 3 years, Misty and Cameron have been stuck on a rollercoaster, navigating the maze of a Canadian healthcare system, trying to get to the other side of this hard time. In July 2018, Misty had surgery in her arm to create a port so she could go on Dialysis, only to find out the surgery failed immediately. 
Her dr told her this meant life on dialysis wouldn't be easy. They decided to try to put off dialysis as long as possible, and pursue a living donor transplant. From July 2018 - February 2019, they explored the possibility of 2 living donors - one of them backed out, and one of them was rejected.
In February 2019, Misty's kidney function dropped to a point where she couldn't wait anymore and she began the new process to get on dialysis. Since the 1st surgery in her veins didn't work, that left one option for a dialysis port - a central catheter in her chest. 
This is where we are currently. Misty has completed 6 weeks of daily, intensive dialysis training at the hospital, and is now able to do the treatments herself at home. It took 3 days, 2 electricians, a plumber and technicians, but the machine has finally been installed in their bedroom. Until the transplant, Misty will continue her treatments 4-5 x per week. 
In the future, Cameron and Misty plan to get over this difficult period of their lives and return to a normal routine. Their hopes are to start a family, build a life together, and live happily ever after. Let's help make that happen, Misty always did believe in fairy tales.
#madeforeachother
After a life of declining kidney function, Misty's kidneys failed in 2018. Kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and fluids out of your blood. If you have no kidney function, the waste builds up in your blood and you get sick. In Misty's case, she is nauseous every single day, deals with extreme fatigue, low energy, headaches...
Misty had to quit her job in April 2018, and Cameron worked hard to become the sole provider. Cameron is a contractor, self employed, and has had to step back from many jobs in order to help Misty with her appointments. This has made life as a single income household difficult, and they've tapped out their savings.
After some obstacles, Misty finally began dialysis in February 2019. She has to be connected to a machine 4-5x per week, 4-6 hours at a time. Knowing this is not a viable long term solution, Cameron heroically stepped forward to be tested to donate his kidney. After a few more roller coaster rides, we got the good news - Against all odds, he is a perfect match! He has been conditionally approved to donate his left kidney.
They've been told that Cameron should be scheduled to be in the operating room with Misty in June or July 2019, as they undergo a kidney transplant. This is an act of true love and generosity, but a surgery of this intensity requires a long recovery time. Cameron will require 2-3 months off work, and Misty even more time before she'll be back to a normal routine. They can't move forward with booking the surgery unless they know they'll be able to financially afford that time with both of them unable to work.
If anyone can find it their heart to help these kids in their time of need, please do so. All funds will go to helping with their monthly living expenses from now until the surgery as well as finances & support services, while they heal. All donations will provide immeasurable help to Misty and Cameron so they can focus on fighting the physical and emotional battle ahead of them. If you can’t help with a monetary gift, please keep them in your prayers for a healthy recovery and a happy, healthy life ahead. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to all who have traveled this road with us and helped emotionally and financially.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Keep reading below to learn more about their journey so far:
MISTY'S BEGINNING
My daughter was born a healthy, yet premature, 5-1/2 lb bundle of joy. When she was 9 months old, she came down with a severe fever and vomiting. We took her to a doctor and we were told it was a flu. After worsening symptoms, and with gut instinct, I ventured further with the doctors only to find that she had Acute Kidney Failure. With the help of the head of Nephrology at Sick Kids, she was monitored and on her own regained kidney function. But not without damage. As the years went on, she was followed closely with check ups at Sick Kids until 18 years of age. Kidney function was no better and no worse over those years. But, with age, kidney function declined. Which brings us to our current situation.
CAMERON'S FEELINGS
"It's been a long time since Misty and I first met and we have celebrated many highs - and survived many lows - since then. From our early 20's struggling in downtown Toronto, to doing our best to "adult" almost 10 years later. When her kidneys started to fail I knew nothing about chronic kidney disease or dialysis. After countless doctors visits and information sessions, I am almost ready to write a book on the subject. Living with somebody you love having kidney disease is hard. But not as hard as being the one living with kidney disease. Misty has been so strong through this whole process. No matter what has happened, she hasn't stopped smiling and she hasn't stopped fighting. If I can help give Misty her life back, it's an easy decision to make. A small sacrifice from me will make a world of difference for her."
A CLOSER LOOK AT THEIR JOURNEY
For the last 3 years, Misty and Cameron have been stuck on a rollercoaster, navigating the maze of a Canadian healthcare system, trying to get to the other side of this hard time. In July 2018, Misty had surgery in her arm to create a port so she could go on Dialysis, only to find out the surgery failed immediately. 
Her dr told her this meant life on dialysis wouldn't be easy. They decided to try to put off dialysis as long as possible, and pursue a living donor transplant. From July 2018 - February 2019, they explored the possibility of 2 living donors - one of them backed out, and one of them was rejected.
In February 2019, Misty's kidney function dropped to a point where she couldn't wait anymore and she began the new process to get on dialysis. Since the 1st surgery in her veins didn't work, that left one option for a dialysis port - a central catheter in her chest. 
This is where we are currently. Misty has completed 6 weeks of daily, intensive dialysis training at the hospital, and is now able to do the treatments herself at home. It took 3 days, 2 electricians, a plumber and technicians, but the machine has finally been installed in their bedroom. Until the transplant, Misty will continue her treatments 4-5 x per week. 
In the future, Cameron and Misty plan to get over this difficult period of their lives and return to a normal routine. Their hopes are to start a family, build a life together, and live happily ever after. Let's help make that happen, Misty always did believe in fairy tales.
#madeforeachother
Organizer and beneficiary
Donna Burroughs
Organizer
Scarborough, ON
Misty Frank
Beneficiary