Support Dia's Mum for lifesaving surgery

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Hello, you know me as Dia, and I live in Australia. My mother, who lives in another country, is in need of life-saving surgery to battle Chronic Kidney Disease.

We are reaching out to the community for support to help fund the complex and expensive process of finding a kidney donor, undergoing a transplant surgery abroad, and covering the necessary recovery period of 6-8 weeks post-surgery.

In late 2023, my mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, with kidney function at 21%. This came as a shock, as she has always led a healthy lifestyle with a focus on well-being and self-care.

Unfortunately, as of late August 2024, her kidney function has deteriorated to 10%, marking Stage 5 CKD, or End Stage Renal Disease. Despite efforts to reverse her declining health over the past year, we are now urgently seeking a kidney donor and arranging for major surgery in another country where it is both affordable and feasible.

This situation is challenging, as my mother is not eligible for medical assistance in my country, and her home country does not offer a kidney transplant program. This forces us to look abroad for this critical procedure.

My mother has shown incredible strength in facing life’s challenges, including surviving breast cancer and maintaining a full-time business. Her resilience and positivity have left a lasting impression on everyone she meets, both professionally and personally.

We are hoping that, during this time of urgent need, the community will come together to help support her through this major medical journey.

The cost of the transplant alone is expected to be around $75,000 USD. This estimate includes the cost of the surgery, transportation, and accommodation during her recovery period abroad, which will last at least four weeks.

In addition to the surgery, there will be ongoing expenses for my mother’s post-operative recovery, including medications that she will need to take for the rest of her life, as well as covering the costs of her daily life and pets back home.

I will be travelling to be with my mother during this time, taking unpaid leave from work to assist her during the surgery and recovery.

Any funds raised beyond the surgery costs will be used to cover these additional recovery and living expenses. Below is a breakdown of the expected costs:

From my small family, we thank you deeply for any support, love, or contributions you can offer to ensure my mother gets the life-saving care she urgently needs.