Terry Maners
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$127
raised by 1 people
$30,000 goal
Terry Maners
Transplant Type: Kidney
Terry Maners is awaiting a new lease on life. An unknown illness caused his health to decline, but it wasn’t until he switched doctors that he was finally diagnosed with stage-4 kidney disease. His illness has robbed him of his strength and stamina, and takes a toll on his quality of life. Doctors say a kidney transplant is critical.
During this difficult time, Terry is thankful for the love and support of his wife of 43 years, Victoria, and their family and friends. He has two grown daughters and six grandchildren, and his illness prevents him from being the active husband, father, and grandfather he longs to be. Terry looks forward to receiving a transplant that will help him feel like himself again and restore his energy. He enjoys spending time with his family, repairing and restoring cars, and boating, but his declining health limits his activities now. Terry wants nothing more than to have his life return to normal and be able to enjoy time with his family. But right now, he 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, 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.
Terry lives 100 miles from his transplant center and has to travel back and forth for appointments. When he receives his transplant, he will have to stay nearby while he recovers, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food, and lodging. Terry’s declining health forced him to stop working, further adding to his financial burdens.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Terry. 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 Terry Maners” on the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
Patient Health Institute: University of North Carolina