Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 7, 2012 – When Quintion Little was just 9 years old, he was diagnosed with diabetes, which eventually led to high blood pressure and gastroparesis.
Provo, Utah, July 18, 2012 –Last year, Chelsea Weidmann wanted a way to help her cousin Chad Freckleton, who had undergone two transplants. She held a successful dance performance fundraiser to assist his family with the transplant expenses, and this year she’s dancing to help transplant patients yet again.
This year’s performance will be in honor of Jeffery Lewis, with the proceeds benefiting the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT). Lewis is the father of Weidmann’s friend and fellow dancer, Lindsay Folkman.
Abilene, Texas, June, 22, 2012 – Raymond Ferguson is fighting for his life. He was diagnosed with a very rare disease that has damaged his kidneys, and doctors say a lifesaving kidney transplant is necessary.
Merritt Island, Fla., June 1, 2012 – Darius Jones needs a lifesaving kidney transplant, but the costs are overwhelming. Volunteers are planning a family-friendly movie night to help with the soaring medical expenses.
For more information, contact:
Mandy Stockton, Vice President of Communications
Phone: 800-489-3863, x109
E-mail: mstockton@transplants.org
Hudson, Wisc., May 23, 2012 – Vanessa Michael doesn’t take one moment for granted. She recently received a lifesaving kidney transplant, thanks to a generous living donor. Her expenses are overwhelming, so volunteers are planning a luau fundraiser to help.
Middleton, Mass., May 8, 2012 – Ryan Naismith knows exactly how it feels to have a broken heart. He needs a heart transplant and is waiting for the phone call that will change his life. The costs are overwhelming, so volunteers are planning a tennis fundraiser to help.
Memphis, Tenn., May 8, 2012 – Reginald Mayes is waiting for the phone call that will change his life. He needs a kidney transplant, but the costs are overwhelming. Volunteers are planning a car show to raise funds for his expenses.
Mayes, 27, was born with no kidney function and received his first transplant before his second birthday. He received another transplant 20 years later, and now doctors say a third kidney transplant is critical to his survival. He’s been on the waiting list since August 2011.
Chicago, Ill., May 8, 2012 – For Pamela Carpenter, every breath is a struggle. She’s waiting for a lifesaving lung transplant, but the costs are overwhelming. Volunteers are planning a fashion show fundraiser to help.
Sanibel, Fla., April 16, 2012– Kenny Cox is waiting for the phone call that will change his life. He needs a kidney transplant, but the costs are overwhelming. Volunteers are planning a fundraiser to help offset his expenses.
In the mid-90s, Cox was diagnosed with renal reflux, which has caused irreversible damage to his kidneys. His left kidney currently only functions at 20 percent, and his right kidney has completely failed. Doctors say a kidney transplant is critical to his survival.
New Castle, Del., April 16, 2012 – Bill Bulford is grateful for every breath he takes. He recently received a double-lung transplant, but the costs are overwhelming. Jake’s Wayback Burgers is holding a fundraiser to help.
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