David Halliburton

David Halliburton

Transplant Type: Kidney 

David Halliburton is awaiting a new lease on life. In 2015, he was diagnosed with stage 2 kidney disease. The disease has now progressed to stage 5, and doctors now say a kidney transplant is isnecessary. 

This diagnosis came as quite a shock as there is no family history of kidney disease. David and his family are having to learn about kidney disease and come to terms with what this means for David. 

David is grateful for the love and support of his network of friends and family. His fiancé, Wendi, and his children and grandchild are with him every step of the way. More than anything, David wants to live a normal, healthy life and have the energy to spend quality time with his family and friends, but right now, he needs your help. 

The average kidney transplant costs approximately $335,000. 

And that’sonly the beginning. Even with health insurance, which will cover the cost 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’re as critical to his survival as the transplant itself. David lives 85 miles from the transplant center, and he incurs substantial expenses each time he visits for evaluations and doctors’ appointments. He and Wendi will have to relocate to be closer to the center during his recovery as well. 

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 David Halliburton” in the memo line.

Transplant Center:  Methodist University Hospital

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

Thank you for your generosity!