Vonda Dukes
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
National Foundation for Transplants, Inc.$650
raised by 7 people
$10,000 goal
Vonda Dukes
Transplant Type: Kidney
Vonda Dukes is awaiting a new lease on life. She has suffered from kidney failure for five years. Her diagnosis came as a shock, as there is no family history of kidney disease. Vonda is on dialysis, which leaves her tired and takes a toll on her quality of life. Doctors say a kidney transplant is critical. Thankfully, her daughter is a match and is going to donate one of her kidneys in order to save Vonda’s life.
Vonda is thankful for the love and support of her family and friends during this difficult time. She is a single mother with a grown daughter, a 16-year-old son, and a 16-year-old cousin who she is raising. Vonda also has three granddaughters. Her illness causes a lot of worry for her family. Vonda looks forward to receiving a transplant that will free her from dialysis and allow her to be more active again. She wants nothing more than to be healthy again so she can go back to work and be able to help her loved ones who have helped her along her journey. 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, Vonda 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.
Vonda lives 2 hours away 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. Vonda is unable to work due to her health and dialysis schedule, further adding to her financial burdens.
You can help by making a tax-deductible donation to NFT in honor of Vonda. If you'd prefer to send your gift by mail, please send it to the NFT Georgia Transplant Fund, 3248 W. Sarazens Circle, Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38125. Please be sure to write "in honor of Vonda Dukes” on the memo line.
Thank you for your generosity!
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