Darryl Jones

Darryl Jones

Transplant Type:   Kidney

What if you were living on borrowed time? 

Darryl Jones is awaiting a new lease on life. He was diagnosed with stage 4 renal failure in the summer of 2018.  His condition was further complicated by a diagnosis of liver cancer in 2019. Surgeons were able to successfully remove his cancer, and now doctors say a kidney transplant is necessary.  While awaiting his transplant, Darryl endures regular dialysis treatments, which leave him exhausted and take a toll on his quality of life.

During such a challenging time, Darryl is thankful to be surrounded by a strong support system. His four children, eight grandchildren, family, and friends have been by his side every step of the way providing much needed love and encouragement. While it has been very hard for Darryl and his loved ones, these circumstances have also brought them closer together, strengthened their trust in each other, and given them perspective on what matters most in life. Darryl looks forward to the kidney transplant that will allow him to live his life fully again.   More than anything, he would like to return to work as an electrician, and to have the opportunity to travel and spend more time with his children and grandchildren, but right now, he needs your help.

Unfortunately, Darryl’s hope for a new life comes at a very high price.

The average kidney transplant costs approximately $442,000. And that is only the beginning. Even with health insurance, which will cover the costs of the transplant, he faces significant expenses related to the surgery. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications. Post-transplant medications are very expensive, and they are as critical to his survival as the transplant itself. 

Darryl must travel more than 114 miles to reach his transplant center for evaluations and doctors’ appointments. When he receives his transplant, Darryl and his caregiver may need to stay near the hospital during recovery, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging, adding to the financial strain.

You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to the National Foundation for Transplants in honor of Darryl.  

If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the National Foundation for Transplants, 3249 W. Sarazen’s Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125.  Please be sure to write "in honor of Darryl Jones” in the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Transplant Center:   Advent Health

If you have any questions about The National Foundation for Transplants, feel free to contact the staff at 800-489-3863.