Support Andre Thompson's Kidney Transplant Journey

Hello, my name is James Goodson. I work for a wholesale warehouse in Covington, TN. I have a friend, Andre Thompson, that I have worked with for several years. Andre's kidneys are failing and he will have to begin dialysis in the near future to maintain his failing health. He is in a relationship with a wonderful woman and they have a 2-year-old daughter. Andre has complications from his failing kidneys that cause him to miss work, from one day to an entire week sometimes. The time that he is there, he deals with daily pain in his body from the medications and consequences of his failing health. Andre's health issues limit the extent that he can be involved in the daily responsibilities of raising his daughter and supporting her mother. He puts on a brave smile when he pushes himself through his daily routine. Andre is awaiting a kidney transplant through his hospital in Nashville, TN. He is on a list, but it is challenging to wait until a perfect match is found. The good news is that he has found an individual willing to do a living kidney donation for him. Andre and this individual are starting the process to verify and set up this kidney transplant. There is a five-hour round trip distance whenever he visits his transplant doctors at Kidney Transplant Clinic Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. Andre is losing time away from work and his family to drive to these scheduled appointments. Insurance is covering the transplant operation, but he is having to meet his medical deductibles, pay for travel time/gas, and any potential overnight hotel stays that are necessary. Andre works hard and pushes through his daily challenges to see that his family is taken care of and is able to navigate this new process in his life. Andre received his kidney diagnosis when he was 28 years old and has lived with declining kidney functions for over 20 years. He has been through a challenging time over the past year when his kidneys started their final decline. His optimism and attitude are an example for everyone around him. I am asking for financial help for Andre to be able to complete this process and help him have the opportunity to be the great father he desires to be for his daughter.

06/27/25 - Andre is now having to take dialysis for his kidney failure. He has missed 4 days of work this week and we have no details concerning the frequency of his dialysis treatments.