GREAT news…
Back in November I linked to a post at Big Little Wolf’s Daily Plate of Crazy, about Ashley Quiñones, a lovely young woman with cystic fibrosis who was in need of a kidney transplant. Medicaid would not cover the surgery, despite having a confirmed donor, and because of her pre-existing condition she was unable to obtain private insurance. We wanted to raise awareness of her situation and money for this crucial surgery. The great news is that thanks to raising over $40,000 in donations, she is now scheduled for the transplant surgery in early-to-mid February! Her kidney donor is blogging about the experience here.
Ashley still needs to raise a bit more money to help cover the cost of the surgery. You can donate here. (All donations go directly toward Ashley’s surgery.)
Best wishes, blessings and strength to Ashley, her donor and both of their families!
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Great news!
Very glad to hear this…..my husband just celebrated his five year transplant anniversary last October. He was on dialysis for over two years; not a fun experience. He was not fortunate enough to have a living donor, so we just waited for that phone call from the hospital. Puts you in a strange position, when you know that you are at the top of the transplant list: I remember hearing about a fatal car accident on the news and wondering if maybe that would be our kidney (and then feeling terribly guilty.). The joy of finally receiving that kidney is tempered by the realization that there’s a grieving family somewhere, and when we celebrated the five years of good health, I thought about the parents of the young woman who gave that kidney, and how they were no doubt commemorating that anniversary in a very different way.
Having said all that, I can report that my husband’s surgery went very well, with no complications; he was home in 5 days and back at work in 5 weeks. He has been very healthy and you’d never know he’d had a problem…all he has to do is take a couple of handfuls of pills a day, and see his doctor every few months. Thank God we had good insurance, though…..I’m very sorry for those who are going through this without that advantage.
Jill Ann, congratulations to your husband, and it must be very conflicting to be in the position of waiting for an organ. Glad to hear he’s doing well.
That’s wonderful! I look forward to reading about Jeremy’s experience. A very good friend of ours needs a kidney transplant so of course we all worry and fret about finding a donor, the surgery, recovery, etc. Knowing there are folks who will help in these situations can truly renew one’s faith in humanity.
we have found that having someone who has gone through a similar situation are the best people to talk to. There are so many different emotions throughout the process. Please feel free to contact us (from Jeremy’s blog).
Wonderful news!As Louise said, one’s faith in humanity is boosted.
Oh this is such great news for Ashley! It would be such a privilege to be an organ donor. I feel so badly for those on a waiting list.
xoxo
Karena
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You’re so kind for posting this again. I have been checking in with the family on a regular basis, but feel it’s up to them to post updates concerning Ashley as they see fit. That said, things have been moving along, not quite as quickly as one would have hoped, but headed in the right direction for surgery next month.
Then Ashley will need everyone’s good wishes and positive energy to make it through with flying colors, as will the remarkable man who will be her donor, who has been waiting several years for this.
You can follow Ashley’s progress at her Facebook page (she’s the KidneyCutie): https://www.facebook.com/kidneycutie
Here’s to the day when no one will face the sort of obstacles that too many families face in dealing with serious illness of a loved one – both issues of money, and the availability of the treatment needed.
Oh that is great news, I did donate for this and am glad I did, thank you for bringing this important situation to our attention. xoxo
Thank you so much for posting this and about Ashley, I am the donor, and have had quite a few hits of my page because you posted it. We should get a final date tomorrow for the surgery so continue to keep us in your prayers tomorrow. Thanks again.
Jeremy, bless you for this generous gift you are giving. I hope you were able to get the surgery date set today and that all systems are go.
Jeremy….you are amazing and I will be in prayer tomorrow for both of you.
Such, an important post!