Lawrence Beck
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$6,060
raised by 7 people
$15,000 goal
Larry Beck
Transplant Type: Kidney
Larry Beck is awaiting a new lease on life. In 2008, a CT scan revealed kidney cancer. His doctor froze the cancer, but it returned in 2011. At that time, part of the affected kidney was removed. The following year, the cancer returned and the entire kidney was removed. Unfortunately, Larry’s remaining kidney is now only functioning at 15% due to diabetes. Larry is on dialysis, which leaves him tired and takes a toll on his quality of life. Doctors say a kidney transplant is necessary.
During this difficult time, Larry is thankful for the love and support of his wife, Joan, and their family and friends. Larry has four children and two grandchildren, and his illness prevents him from being the active husband, father, and grandfather he longs to be. Larry enjoys going for walks and swimming, but his kidney failure has caused neuropathy in his legs and feet, so walking is difficult. He no longer has the energy to swim. Larry looks forward to receiving a transplant that will help him feel better and restore his energy. He wants nothing more than to be healthy so he can resume the activities he once enjoyed and have more quality time with his family. But right now, he needs your help.
The average kidney transplant costs more than $442,000, 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.
Larry lives 72 miles from his transplant center. When he receives his transplant, he will have to stay nearby while he recovers, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Larry. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the Florida Transplant Fund, 3249 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Larry Beck” in the memo line.
Transplant Center: Advent Health