My name is Dave, and I am a 51-year-old living with type 1 diabetes for the past 38 years. Over the last three years, I have been on dialysis due to kidney failure—a journey that has tested my strength and resilience every single day. Recently, I received the news that I am now on the transplant list, and my time for a new kidney has finally arrived. This brings hope for a healthier future, but also new challenges as I prepare for a lengthy hospital stay and recovery period.

Additional information: We have to wait an unknown amount of time for the transplant to occur. Someone with the same blood type and characteristics has to pass away and bless us wth that gift. After the transplant occurs, we have to stay in a "hospital hotel" on campus for approximately two months to be available for daily check-ups. The cost of this portion of our medical journey will be substantial, and by donating to this fund, every cent of your contribution will be used solely for the accrued medical expenses. if you are not comfortable donating to this fund, we also have a "helphopelive.org" account solely for this reason. The "helphopelive.org Northwest Transplant Fund in honor of Dave Roberts" is a nonprofit platform, and the donations will be used for the associated costs surrounding the transplant, such as medications, transportation, and a caregiver, etc. This platform can be found by searching helphoelive.org "Northwest Translan Fund in honor of Dave Roberts." Thank you for your ccontribution for this matter, our family is so grateful to all who have supported us thus far.

Additional information: We have to wait an unknown amount of time for the transplant to occur. Someone with the same blood type and characteristics has to pass away and bless us wth that gift. After the transplant occurs, we have to stay in a "hospital hotel" on campus for approximately two months to be available for daily check-ups. The cost of this portion of our medical journey will be substantial, and by donating to this fund, every cent of your contribution will be used solely for the accrued medical expenses. if you are not comfortable donating to this fund, we also have a "Northwest Transplant Fund in honor of Dave Roberts" throught the helphopelive.org platform account solely for this reason. The "Northwest Transplant Fund" platform is known by many. Donations will be used for the associated costs surrounding the transplant, such as medications, transportation, and a caregiver, etc. This platform can be found by searching helphopelive.org "Northwest Transplant Fund in honor of Dave Roberts" Thank you for your ccontribution for this matter, our family is so grateful to all who have supported us thus far.

Throughout this journey, my greatest motivation has been my family. I have four wonderful kids and two grandchildren, and my biggest wish is to be there for them as they grow up. The thought of being able to spend more time with them, and to continue mentoring the young people in my neighborhood and community, keeps me going even on the toughest days. I know I have so much more life and love to give, and I am determined to make the most of this second chance.

I am reaching out for support to help cover the costs of hospital bills, home expenses, my recovery hospital stay, and the medications I will need after the transplant. Any help you can offer will mean the world to me and my family. Your kindness and generosity will not only help me heal, but also allow me to continue giving back to those around me. Thank you for being part of my journey and for believing in my future.