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Loss of income after kidney donation

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Hello! I am putting together this GoFundMe to help me with the loss of income I will have after donating my kidney to my little brother who is in kidney failure. Those of you who know me best know that I can be pretty stubborn about doing things on my own and not asking for help. But the realization is setting in that this GoFundMe is necessary, and I will need financial help. It has been my only fear about all of this....what will I do for income while I'm out of work healing for six weeks? If I'm not working, I have no income. I decided months ago, my brother needs a kidney to live, and so I will just figure this out when the time comes. For those of you who don't know me, I am a hairstylist of 27 years, working full time, with a very full clientele (who just happens to be the best group of loving and understanding people around) and I support my 20 year old daughter who is a student at The University of Texas 100% on my own with all of her expenses.

I have applied for financial help thru the kidney donor foundation, but the funds are capped out at a certain amount and I need additional help. I have lost several days of work for the months of testing I've been doing. And I have a few days of work I'll be missing the first part of September for the final tests I have to do at the hospital in Dallas where the surgery will take place.

My family and I ask that you keep us in your prayers over the next several months. I really appreciate your help in making this an easy and stress free transition for me in the weeks I'll be home healing. Thank you doesn't seem like enough!
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  • Anonymous
    • $100
    • 1 yr
  • Scott Stucky
    • $50
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $50
    • 1 yr
  • Anonymous
    • $75
    • 1 yr
  • Libby McArdle
    • $300
    • 1 yr
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Kiley Ellsworth
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Bastrop, TX

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