Sandra Dunham

Sandra Dunham

Transplant Type: Kidney

What if you were living on borrowed time?

Sandra Dunham is awaiting a new lease on life. She has been diagnosed with end-stage renal failure. Her condition is further complicated by her battle with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Sandra’s health has continued to worsen, and now doctors say a kidney transplant is critical to her survival. While awaiting her transplant, she must endure regular dialysis treatments, which leave her exhausted and take a toll on her quality of life.

This has been a difficult time for Sandra, as she’s not able to be as active as she once was. She is extremely grateful for the love and support of her husband of more than twenty-seven years, Dwight, their three sons, and eight grandchildren, who have been by her side every step of the way. Before her health began to decline, Sandra enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family and friends, but these days, her activities are extremely limited. She looks forward to the transplant that will allow her to live life with as few limitations as possible, and to watch her grandchildren grow up, but right now, she needs your help.

Unfortunately, Sandra’s hope for a new life comes at a very high price.

The average kidney transplant costs approximately $442,000. And, that’s only the beginning. Even with insurance, which will cover a portion of the transplant costs, she 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.

Sandra must travel more than 200 miles to reach her transplant center for evaluations and doctors’ appointments. When she receives her transplant, Sandra and Dwight will need to stay near the hospital during recovery, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food and lodging, adding to the financial strain.

You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to the National Foundation for Transplants in honor of Sandra.

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 Sandra Dunham” in the memo line.

Thank you for your generosity!

Transplant Center: Mayo Clinic Florida