Keely and I went to high school together, and she has always been one of the most fun-loving, caring, silly, and creative people I know. Over the years, I’ve watched her face challenges with a strength and optimism that inspires everyone around her. Now, she’s facing one of the biggest challenges of her life: she needs a kidney transplant due to congenital kidney disease and pregnancy-related kidney failure. Despite everything, Keely’s greatest wish is to return to work and spend more time with her daughter, who means the world to her.

The funds raised here will help Keely cover both medical and personal bills during and after her transplant. She’s promised her daughter that if she ever received a transplant, they would take a family trip to Japan—a dream that has kept them both going through the hardest times. Every dollar will first go toward medical and living expenses, and if anything is left, it will help them finally make that dream trip a reality.

Any support means the world to Keely and her daughter. There have been difficult times, both emotionally and financially, that have left Keely feeling trapped and in despair. All she has ever wanted is to be healthy, to contribute to her community, and to be the best mother she can be. Your kindness and generosity can help give Keely and her daughter hope for a brighter, healthier future.