Our daughter Mataya is 19 years old and has been battling severe kidney disease since early this year. After a blood infection and emergency hospitalization, she was diagnosed with heart valve complications and stage 4 kidney failure. This month her kidney function has dropped dangerously low, and she was admitted to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.

We live in a small town with no car (Accident in November) and limited transportation options. Getting her to Edmonton safely and quickly is critical, and we're facing major barriers with travel and temporary accommodations. We're asking for help to cover transportation costs, short-term lodging, and unforeseen expenses while Mataya receives care, and prepares for whatever changes that arise. Mataya has already spent 24 nights in hospital this year including Canada Day and Christmas. She is due to start dialysis in the near future, so our hospital visits will be increasing.

Any support - financial or simply sharing this page - means the world to us. Mataya is strong, and we have faith in her recovery.

Thank you for standing with us.