Andres Perez Oceguera

Andres Perez Oceguera

Transplant Type - Kidney

Update: Andres received a kidney transplant on April 11, 2018!

En 2013, él comenzó sentirse muy débil y tener dificultad para respirar. Cuando iba al hospital, aprendió que sus riñones estaban fracasando. Los doctores ahora dicen que un trasplante de riñón es crítico para su supervivencia.

A pesar de estos problemas de salud, Andrés está decidido a seguir adelante. Él disfruta de tocar la música y estudiar inglés, y pensa con mucha ilusión su vida nueva después de recibir su transplante. Pero ahora, él necesita tu ayuda.

Un transplante de riñón cuesta aproximadamente $442.000. Aun con seguro medico, que cubre un parte de la cirugia, él tiene muchos gastos medicos relacionados a su transplante. Por el resto de su vida, él va a necesitar el seguiniento medico y medicamento cada día para que no rechaze el transplante. Estas medicinas son muy costosas, y son tan críticas a su supervivencia como el transplante mismo.

Cuando recibe su transplante, Andres debe trasladar temporalmente 175 millas de distancia de su casa para estar cerca del hospital durante el proceso de recuperación, contraendo los gastos por viajes, alojamiento y comida.

In 2013, he began feeling very weak and having trouble breathing. When he went to the hospital, he learned his kidneys were failing. Doctors say a kidney transplant is critical to his survival.

Despite these health challenges, Andres is determined to move forward. He enjoys playing music and studying English, and he looks forward to a new lease on life after receiving his transplant. But right now, he needs your help.

The average kidney transplant costs approximately $442,000. Even with health insurance, which will cover the cost of the transplant itself, he still faces significant medical expenses related to the surgery. He will need a lifetime of follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. These medications are very costly, and they are as important to his survival as the transplant itself.

When he receives his transplant, Andres must temporarily relocate more than 175 miles from his home to be near the hospital during recovery, incurring expenses and travel, food and lodging.

You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Andres. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT Oregon Transplant Fund,  3249 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Andres Perez Oceguera" on the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Legacy Health