Kevin Reese
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$7,800
raised by 7 people
$15,000 goal
Kevin Reese
Transplant Type: Kidney
Kevin Reese is awaiting a new lease on life. He suffers from high blood pressure, which has damaged his kidneys. When he was 44, he was diagnosed with chronic renal disease. Unfortunately kidney disease runs in his family. Kevin is now on dialysis, which leaves him tired and takes a toll on his quality of life. He is often hospitalized due to complications. Doctors say a kidney transplant is necessary.
During this difficult time, Kevin is thankful for the love and support of his wife of 22 years, Rosaura, and their family and friends. Kevin and Rosaura have three sons, two who have graduated from high school and one who is a junior this year. Kevin is very proud of his sons—they are all Eagle Scouts. His wife and sons help take care of him, and he is thankful for their help.
Kevin enjoys working on home projects, playing computer games, and taking part in Scout activities with his sons, but his health and dialysis schedule limit his activities now. He looks forward to receiving a transplant that will free him from dialysis and give him back his energy. Kevin wants nothing more than to be healthy so he can live his life to the fullest, return to work, and have many more years with his family. But right now, he 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, he still faces significant expenses related to the surgery. For the rest of his life, he will need follow-up care and anti-rejection medications. Post-transplant medications are expensive, and they’re as critical to his survival as the transplant itself. Kevin’s illness forced him to stop working, further adding to his financial burdens.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Kevin. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT Texas Transplant Fund, 3249 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Kevin Reese” on the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Transplant Center: St. David’s North Austin Medical Center