Ian's Kidney Transplant

Hi!

My name is Eliza, and I've created this page hoping to help out some truly wonderful people - and incredible friends. The Lawrence family have been been dealt a pretty difficult hand.


Sara, Ian, their 2 year old son Leif, and soon-to-arrive Baby Girl (due this week!!) have lived and worked in the Boston area for years. Ian has played music (Charlene), co-ran a label (Barge Recordings), is the owner of Northern Plastics, and DJs around New England and Soulelujah once a month. They currently reside in Princeton, MA. Many of you know them and love them.


Just before Christmas, Ian was rushed to the hospital, to discover his kidneys are failing. After intense testing, a biopsy, and some hemorrhaging, it was discovered he has end stage chronic kidney disease and is living with a mere 6% of his kidney function.


Ian will need a kidney transplant as soon as possible.


Christmas eve Ian was rushed to the hospital to start immediate emergency dialysis. He now requires five hour dialysis sessions, three days a week, until he can have a transplant.

Ian's sister Portia has volunteered a kidney, which is wonderful news, but insurance is currently hesitating covering the testing necessary to confirm a match.


Kidney transplants are invasive, difficult, and painful. Recovery can often take several months.


Both Sara and Ian have continued to work, but they are both soon going to need medical leave. They are dealing with arduous, painful treatments and impending major surgery. They manage to stay positive, juggling a wild two-year-old and preparing for a newborn, but this family could really use your help!!


Any contribution would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!