I am truly grateful and overwhelmed at the amount of support and love coming my way during these challenging times.  I am in the end stages of chronic renal failure and am currently on dialysis. The dialysis is necessary at this time because my kidneys can no longer function on their own.

I am very close to getting a kidney transplant that I’ve been waiting 10 years for. I am working on 2 fronts:
1- I'm at the top of the list to receive a kidney   transplant at Scripps Transplant Center in San Diego.
2- donor has volunteered to donate their kidney to me and they’re going through the testing process.

I want to make sure that my donor doesn’t miss out from income from being in the hospital and that they have a place to stay and rest in San Diego.

My insurance will cover all of my and my donor’s medical expenses while I’m recuperating in San Diego. I will be out of work and home-ridden for at least 2 months. My pet sitting business will remain operating with the help of my dedicated sitters. A lost day of pay for me is $225. 

One of the most difficult parts is loss of wages for myself. That’s why I am reaching out to you. 

COSTS INCLUDE:16
-         Travel and lost wages for caretaker
-         Food and extended stay lodging in San Diego
-         Rent and monthly bills in Pasadena
-         Lost earnings
-         Pet care for Cookie (pictured), Greenlee,  Eve & Suga

Transplantliving.org estimates that the total cost for a kidney transplant and everything involved can add up to $262,900.  No donation is too small.  If you cannot contribute financially, please share the link through your social media.  I am eternally grateful for your support.

Here is the link to the kidney transplant center where I will receive my transplant:  www.scripps.org/organtransplant.