PCE Kidney Transplant Expenses

Hi! My name is Christopher Lewis Edwards, Sr. I'm the only son of Lewis and Shirley Edwards raised in Stamford Connecticut. In July of 2012, I was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or stage four kidney failure.  My hope was to overcome this by changing my diet, but to no avail, in October 2012 I had to start dialysis. 

We raised some funds in 2016, attempting to be transplanted through UNC-Chapel Hill, and we were able to relocate to Raleigh, procure medications and attend all associated appointments.  However, without warning, I began to lose my ability to walk independently. I fell into depression and began self-mutilating.  I have had multiple surgeries as it relates to my fistula in both arms. I have had to endure the amputation of three fingers and six surgeries on my left hand in 2018.  The last set of surgeries disqualified me from getting a kidney transplant at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2018. 

As much as I wanted to give up, I did not. I have partnered with my doctors, and with their help, I continued to fight for a transplant listing through the University of Tennessee Medical Center.   On September 24, 2021, I received a phone call from my listing coordinator stating I am now OFFICIALLY ON THE TRANSPLANT LIST!

To say that this journey has been difficult is an understatement. If not for my faith in God, my wife, immediate family, and a few close friends I know I wouldn't have made it this far.
 
So here we are!!! We are anticipating a call at any moment which means we need to relocate temporarily to Knoxville, Tennessee for a minimum of six weeks.   The healing process is pretty intense which includes, my immune system being completely shut down and I will not be able to drive amongst other things. 

We need to raise $33,500 to cover expenses that insurance will not cover including but not limited to:
 
1) Temporary lodging 
2) Anti-rejection meds
3) Caregiver expenses
4) Transportation/Gas
5)  Food
 
With your assistance God will manifest the life He desires for my loved ones and me to have. 

I’m asking for you all to please post and share this in your feed.   My wife, my rock, my caregiver, Lady Doreen Edwards, The Edwards family and close friends thank you in advance for your generosity.   God bless ❤️