Transplant Type - Kidney

We are thrilled to report that Karen received her kidney transplant on August 17, 2011!

Karen, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother was diagnosed with lupus, chronic kidney failure and high blood pressure. She required 21 different medications to treat her health problems. Doctors said a kidney transplant was her only hope for a second chance at life.

Karen's condition left her exhausted and unable to be as active as she would like to be. Now that she has received her transplant, she hopes to travel to visit family and play with her grandchildren. Karen also suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, which takes a debilitating toll on her life.

Despite her struggles, Karen remained positive about the future. She would like nothing more than to spend time with her husband, children and grandchildren. But she needs your help.

A kidney transplant costs more than $250,000. And that's only the beginning. Even with health insurance, Karen will face significant medical expenses. For the rest of her life, she will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. The cost of post-transplant medications can range from $2,000 to $5,000 per month--and they are as critical to her survival as the transplant itself.

It is estimated that in the short term, Karen needs at least $25,000 just to cover her medical expenses. Because the transplant took place 200 miles from her home, she will incur substantial travel and temporary housing expenses as she goes through treatment and recovery.

You can help.
To make a secure online donation, please click on the link under Karen's photo. If you prefer to mail your gift, please send it to NFT Alabama Kidney Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Please be sure to write "in honor of Karen Darling-Duleck" in the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Emory University Transplant Center