Odessa Shaw

Odessa Shaw, Jr.

Transplant Type: Kidney

Odessa Shaw, Jr., is awaiting a new lease on life. In 2002 he was diagnosed with renal failure. This came as a surprise, as there is no family history of kidney disease. Doctors say a kidney transplant is necessary and Odessa has been on the transplant waiting list for six years. His transplant team believes this is the year he will finally get the call, and Odessa is anxiously waiting for that day.

During this difficult time, Odessa is thankful for the love and support of his family and friends. He looks forward to receiving a transplant that will give him back his energy and allow him to feel like himself again. He wants nothing more than to be healthy enough to travel out of the country again and enjoy his life. 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, Odessa 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 very expensive, and they’re as critical to his survival as the transplant itself. Odessa had to stop working due to his declining health, further adding to his financial strain.

When he receives his transplant, Odessa will have to stay near the transplant center 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 Odessa. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT North Carolina Transplant Fund, 3249 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Odessa Shaw, Jr.” on the memo line

.Thank you for your generosity!

Patient Health Institute: University of North Carolina