
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!
Organizer
Kiley Ellsworth
Organizer
Bastrop, TX