Help Lorenzo save his kidney's

Please help Harold Carter II, affectionately known as Lorenzo, save his kidneys!

In 2017, Lorenzo was diagnosed with renal calculus (kidney stones) in his left kidney. He underwent a procedure to have the stones removed. The procedure gave him immediate relief and allowed him to resume his active lifestyle. Just four years later, on August 27th 2021 in the height of the pandemic, Lorenzo again experienced severe pain, this time on his right side. He was diagnosed as having kidney stones in both kidneys. He underwent another procedure, which his doctor led him to believe would remove the stones. Instead, the stones were left untouched and stents were placed in both of his kidneys. Like before, Lorenzo experienced immediate relief – that is until the pain came back weeks later. At a follow up doctor’s visit, the doctor disclosed that he had not removed the kidney stones. What was even more shocking was that kidney stone removal surgery could not be performed at the treatment center at which Lorenzo’s procedure was done.

Since the procedure in August, Lorenzo continues to suffer from excruciating pain in his kidneys (the left kidney has also started to hurt). He has experienced intermittent infections of his ureter - which causes a build-up of urine in his bladder and painful urination. He also suffers from constant dehydration, anxiety and sleeplessness. Lorenzo’s quality of life has vastly deteriorated. As a self-employed mechanic, he is increasingly unable to earn a living. He has lost a lot of weight and is not able to enjoy the sports that has brought him joy. Lorenzo has always been an avid sportsman – representing The Bahamas internationally and regionally in basketball, baseball, and cycling. He also breeds dogs, and the basic tasks associated with this activity has become more challenging due to his medical condition.

Lorenzo will be traveling to Miami for a consultation at Baptist Health South Florida on 9th March. At that appointment, he will be provided with information on the precise treatment that he will need and the cost of that treatment. Because of the urgency of Lorenzo’s situation and the need to have funds readily available for the surgical procedure, his medical and logistical costs have been estimated at US$15,000. This amount may change after his consultation.

Lorenzo does not have medical insurance and needs your assistance raising funds to meet his medical expenses. He would gladly welcome and greatly appreciate any donation you make - big or small. Please know that your gift would truly make a difference in Lorenzo’s life. He promises to keep you posted about his fundraising efforts and his journey to restored health.

God bless.