My name is Sydney, and I am a single mom to two wonderful children—a three-year-old and my two-year-old son, Killian. Recently, Killian was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a serious kidney condition that has turned our world upside down. Since April, Killian has been in and out of hospital stays, including a difficult trip to Fort Worth at Cook Children's Hospital. Now, he needs to travel to Lubbock three times a week for infusions, and I have had to take time off work to help keep him from getting sick so often.

I have always been hardworking and determined to provide for my family, but these new challenges have made it nearly impossible to keep up with bills and daily expenses. The constant travel for Killian’s treatments, along with the emotional and financial strain, has been overwhelming. Despite everything, I am doing everything I can to make sure my children are cared for and loved.

The funds raised will help us cover essential bills and the costs of traveling back and forth to Lubbock for Killian’s treatments. Any support you can offer would mean the world to us. If you are able to help, I would truly appreciate it. Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and prayers. God bless everyone who supports us during this difficult time.

My child is a 2-year-old with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome caused by focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). This is a chronic kidney disease resulting in severe protein loss, generalized edema, and recurrent fluid overload. He requires ongoing care from pediatric nephrology, frequent blood and urine testing, and repeated hospitalizations for treatment with intravenous albumin and diuretics. His condition has caused serious complications including pleural effusions (one requiring drainage), cardiomegaly with pulmonary edema, electrolyte imbalances, and poor growth and nutrition. He is treated with immunosuppressive medications including tacrolimus and rituximab, administered through an implanted port. Due to poor oral intake, he requires supplemental nutrition through a nasogastric (NG) tube with bolus feedings. Dialysis has been discussed as a possible future treatment if his condition worsens. His illness significantly limits normal daily functioning for his age and requires constant medical monitoring and hands-on caregiving.