Darlene

TOGETHER FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW

Help Darlene Reach Her Kidney Transplant

Darlene Goch is 66 years old and living in Port Huron, Michigan. After years of kidney disease, multiple surgeries, and the challenges of dialysis, she is now preparing for the possibility of a kidney transplant in Houston, Texas. Your support can help her reach this next chapter and begin living life beyond dialysis.

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ABOUT US

Darlene's Story

Darlene Goch is a 66-year-old former registered nurse from Port Huron, Michigan, whose life has been deeply affected by kidney disease. She spent her entire career in the medical field, beginning as a Certified Nursing Assistant and eventually becoming a Registered Nurse. Known as a positive thinker, creative, kind, and someone who is always helping others, Darlene has spent much of her life caring for people.

Kidney Disease

Diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease in 2020 after a biopsy revealed a rare kidney disease along with long-term diabetes and hypertension.

Kidney Removal

After developing a serious infection and sepsis, Darlene underwent multiple surgery and eventually had her affected left kidney removed.

Dialysis Since 2021

Darlene receives dialysis three times each week, with each treatment lasting approximately three hours and fifteen minutes.

Preparing for Transplant

Darlene is completing her transplant evaluation at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, Texas, and has a potential living donor.

Thank You

TO EVERYONE SUPPORTING DARLENE

Darlene is deeply grateful for everyone who takes the time to read her story, pray for her, share her website, or contribute toward her transplant journey.

After years of illness, surgeries, dialysis, and losses that have changed many parts of her life, every act of kindness reminds Darlene that she is not alone. Your support can help bring her closer to the transplant she is working so hard to reach.

Her hope is simple: to live life again, regain some of what she has lost, and have the freedom to spend more time doing the things she loves, including traveling and being active.

Thank you for standing beside Darlene and helping share her story.

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Help Darlene Reach Her Transplant Goal

Darlene is raising $20,000 to help cover the expenses associated with traveling to Houston, undergoing her transplant, and remaining in Texas during the recovery and monitoring period.

The sooner the funds are available in the dedicated account established for these expenses, the sooner Darlene can move forward with the next steps of her transplant journey.

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Hospital & Medical Expenses

Funds will help with hospitalization, transplant-related medical expenses, testing, and other necessary medical costs associated with Darlene's transplant journey.

Travel to Texas

Support will help cover flights and transportation, including Lyft rides needed to travel to and from medical appointments and treatment.

Lodging

Darlene will need lodging in Houston during the transplant process and recovery period before she can safely return home.

Meals & Daily Needs

Donations will help cover meals, personal items, and other daily living expenses while Darlene is away from home.

Medications

Support will help with necessary medications, including anti-rejection medications required following a successful transplant.

Caregiver Support

Darlene has secured an RN and an aide to help care for her following surgery. Donations will help provide compensation for these essential caregivers.

WHY I NEED YOUR HELP

Darlene has spent years adjusting her life around kidney disease and dialysis. Three times every week, she travels to her dialysis center for treatment that lasts more than three hours. Dialysis days can be extremely exhausting, followed by the need to rest and recover.

A successful transplant could change that routine and give Darlene back many of the hours of her week that are currently devoted to traveling to dialysis, receiving treatment, and recovering afterward.

The road ahead will still require hard work. After transplant, Darlene will need frequent blood tests, careful monitoring of anti-rejection medications, a new diet, and ongoing precautions to protect her health. But she sees that journey as an opportunity to live again.

Darlene wants to travel, be active, and experience life beyond the limitations that dialysis has placed on her. After everything she has lost throughout this journey, the opportunity to regain some of her independence would be nothing short of miraculous.

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Have a question, want to send Darlene a message of support, or would like more information about her transplant journey? Please use the contact form or the information below.