Help support Franks kidney transplant journey

Hello, my name is Diane. If anyone knows my son, he is the most big-hearted, kind, giving, and positive person you’ve met. Our lives have been flipped upside down when my son went into kidney failure in 01/2023. He was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease and was hospitalized for 9 days. He has been mentally and physically exhausted through this process but has also shown great strength and endurance. We were lucky to have caught this in time. We have had many ups and downs. He has gone through 7 days of hemodialysis treatment, 4 hours a day. He switched over to peritoneal dialysis for 10 & 1/2 hours a day, making him feel significantly worse for 2 months. Four surgeries later, without success, he was moved back onto hemodialysis. He has faced every obstacle imaginable. Anyone who knows Frank knows his personality and this has changed his lifestyle drastically. The family has had great hopes of finding a kidney match to give Frankie another chance at life.

With God's grace and the prayers of our community, we have found a match. Most people wait 3-9 years to find a match. We are fortunate enough to have a living donor, and with this kidney transplant, there are numerous medical costs and expenses to cover for Frank and his donor. We kindly appreciate anyone who can support our family and our donor in this time. “Only the strong survive” is one of Frank's favorite quotes. With everyone’s help, we will get through this.