Michael's Kidney Failure Adventure

My name is Michael Anthony Hermogeno.  I am an average guy with a not-so-average life.  Born and raised in Los Angeles, I have seen, done, and met a lot of amazing people.  I try to see the beauty in everything and everybody.  I like to listen to people.  I like to experience new things.  I like to eat.  I like being me.

To many, I am a freelance photographer with a specialty in the plus size industry, but did get my start in the entertainment scene shooting red carpet events and performers' headshots.  To some, I am an avid desert off-roader.  To most, I am a total jackass who likes to delve into sarcasm and self deprication.  To all, I am a family man who loves and adores his wife and kids.  My girls are the center of my universe.

In 2011, I suffered a bout of acute kidney failure and have been dealing with Chronic Kidney Disease.  For years, with the help of my doctors, we managed to keep it at bay.  In the summer of 2015, however, something changed, and my GFR plummeted from 34 to 9.  I spent half of August 2015 in the hospital.

I am now in Dialysis. 

With my symptom complications, I stopped working in Spring 2015.  While I hate to admit I need help, I could use a boost to catch up on expenses as I am in the hospital 3 days a week for dialysis treatments while I search for a kidney donor.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated and I humbly thank you for your consideration.