Demesha Long

Demesha Long

Transplant Type: Kidney

Demesha Long is awaiting a new lease on life. In 2014, she learned that her kidney function was declining and her kidneys were failing. Unfortunately, kidney disease runs in her family. Demesha is now on dialysis, which takes a toll on her quality of life and leaves her very tired. Doctors say a kidney transplant is critical. Before she can be added to the transplant waiting list, her transplant center is requiring her to raise funds.

During this difficult time, Demesha is thankful for the love and support of her family and friends. She looks forward to receiving a transplant that will restore her energy and free her from dialysis. She enjoys reading and doing arts and crafts projects, and for the most part, she is still able to do those things, although her health limits her other activities. Demesha wants nothing more than to be healthy again so she can return to work full time, feel like herself again, and be able to live a normal life of a woman in her 30’s. But right now, she needs your help.

The average kidney transplant costs more than $414,000, and that’s only the beginning. Even with insurance, which will cover a portion of the transplant costs, Demesha 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. Demesha is a teacher, and she has had to cut back on her hours due to her dialysis schedule, further adding to her financial burdens.

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

Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: Wake Forest