Marijo Laughlin
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$1,508
raised by 11 people
$20,000 goal
Marijo “Jojo” Guarino Laughlin
Transplant Type: Kidney
Marijo Laughlin is awaiting a new lease on life. During a 66 day hospital stay in 2012, she was diagnosed with pan vasculitis, which affects her blood vessels and kidney tubulars. She is now in end-stage renal failure, and doctors say a kidney transplant is critical. While awaiting her transplant, Marijo must endure regular dialysis treatments which take a toll on her quality of life.
During this difficult time, Marijo is thankful for the love and support of her family and friends. She looks forward to receiving a transplant that will free her from dialysis and restore her energy. Her health limits her activities and keeps her from working and riding her motorcycle. Marijo wants nothing more than to be healthy again so she can be more active, enjoy life with her loved ones, and help others by paying it forward. 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, Marijo 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
.Marijo lives 100 miles from her transplant center and has to travel back and forth for appointments. When she receives her transplant, she will have to stay nearby while she recovers, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging. Marijo’s declining health forced her to stop working, further adding to her financial burdens.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Marijo. 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 Marijo Laughlin” on the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Patient Health Institute: UAB