Diana Reyes
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$785
raised by 7 people
$10,000 goal
Diana Reyes
Transplant Type: Kidney
Diana Reyes is awaiting a new lease on life. In 1993, she was diagnosed with Lupus SLE. It attacked her kidneys and caused an irreversible scarring. Since then, her kidney function has declined and she now faces kidney failure. Diana is on dialysis, which takes a toll on her quality of life and leaves her very tired. Doctors say a kidney transplant is critical.
During this difficult time, Diana is thankful for the love and support of her husband of 20 years, Dario, and their family and friends. Diana and Dario have an 8-year-old son, and her illness prevents her from being the active wife and mother she longs to be. She looks forward to receiving a transplant that will give her back her energy and free her from dialysis. When her health allows, Diana enjoys seasonal crafts, cooking Spanish food, and volunteering at her son’s school. Additionally, she graduated with honors in December 2019 with her associate degree, and plans to continue her education and get a Bachelor of Business Administration. Diana wants nothing more than to be healthy so she can enjoy life with her family, finish school, and go on to open up her own business. 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, Diana 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. Diana lives more than 100 miles away from her transplant center, and traveling back and forth for appointments is expensive.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Diana. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to National Foundation for Transplants, 3249 W. Sarazen’s Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Diana Reyes”.
Transplant Center: Advent Health