Delmaris Rivera Miranda

Delmaris (Delma) Rivera Miranda

Transplant Type: Pancreas

Delma Rivera Miranda is awaiting a new lease on life. She has had Type-1 Diabetes for 33 years. It is difficult to keep her blood sugar regulated, and Delma has had many episodes as a result. It is a scary situation for her and her family. Doctors say a pancreas transplant is critical.

During this difficult time, Delma is thankful for the love and support of her family and friends. She is a single mother of three, and her children have become experts in dealing with her diabetes. She credits them with helping to keep her alive as she’s dealt with her illness. Delma looks forward to receiving a transplant that will cure her diabetes and allow her to have a normal life. She enjoys spending time with her kids and going on road trips—but her illness limits her activities now. She wants nothing more than to be healthy so she can enjoy an active life with her family without having to constantly worry about her health and be able to grow as a professional. But right now, she needs your help.

The average pancreas transplant costs more than $408,000. And that’s only the beginning. Even with insurance, which will cover a portion of the transplant costs, Delma still faces significant expenses related to the surgery. For the rest of her life, she will need follow-up care and anti-rejection medications. Post-transplant medications are very expensive, and they’re as critical to her survival as the transplant itself.

Delma lives more than an hour away from her transplant center and has to travel back and forth for appointments. When she receives her transplant, she will have to stay nearby while she recovers, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging. Delma is unable to work due to her declining health, further adding to her financial burdens.

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

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Shands