Marie Facey
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$225
raised by 3 people
$10,000 goal
Marie Facey
Transplant Type: Kidney
Marie Facey is awaiting a new lease on life. In 2017, she was diagnosed with stage-4 kidney disease as a result of diabetes. Marie’s illness robs her of her energy and takes a toll on her quality of life. Doctors say a kidney transplant is critical.
During this difficult time, Marie is grateful for the love and support of her family and friends. Her illness makes it difficult to travel to visit her parents and causes her loved ones a lot of worry. Marie enjoys going to church, singing on the praise team, praise dancing, and being involved with the youth group, but her illness has forced her to stop praise dancing and taking part in youth activities. She looks forward to receiving a transplant so she will have more energy and be able to have a normal life. Marie wants nothing more than to be healthy so she can travel to visit her parents, take part in day to day activities, go to the beach without being drained by the sun, and live her life to the fullest. 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, Marie 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.
Marie is still working, although it is difficult because of her low energy and frequent doctor’s appointments. When she receives her transplant, she will have to be off work for an extended time, further adding to her financial burdens. Depending on where she receives her transplant, she may have to temporarily relocate to be nearby while she recovers, and will incur substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Marie. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT Florida Transplant Fund, 3249 W Sarazen's Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Marie Facey” on the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Transplant Center: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville