Transplant Type - Kidney

Susan was diagnosed in 2006 with end-stage renal disease due to diabetes, although her doctor suspects she may have gone undiagnosed for more than 12 years. Doctors say a kidney transplant is her only hope for a second chance at life.

She is undergoing evaluations at Allegheny General Hospital and will soon be on the transplant waiting list. Several family members are being tested to see if any are matches and could donate a kidney to save Susan's life.

Despite her health problems, Susan is optimistic about the future. She looks forward to receiving her lifesaving transplant so she can spend more time with her family and have more energy to play with her young grandchildren. But she needs your help.

A kidney transplant costs approximately $250,000. And that's only the beginning. Even with health coverage, Susan faces 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.

You can help.
Your gift to the NFT Pennsylvania Kidney Fund will enable us to assist Susan with her transplant expenses. To make a secure online donation, please click on the link beneath Susan's photo. If you prefer to mail your gift, please send it to NFT Pennsylvania Kidney Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Please be sure to write "in honor of Susan Spinosi" on the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Allegheny General Hospital