The Witt Family's FSGS Fund

Please allow me to introduce you to the Witt family: Terry Dale (big brother), Tangela (little sister), and their dear mother, Cynthia.  I have known the Witt family for over nine years, and to know this family is to love this family - they are the most loving and endearing people that you will ever meet. Unfortunately, it recently came to my attention that both Tangela and Terry Dale are fighting an advanced stage of FSGS, (a very rare and serious kidney disease). Both sibilings are currently in renal failure, and must undergo dialysis for 8 to 9 hours a day, 5 to7 days a week. The cause of this disease is apparently genetic, and they are both in need of kidney transplants. 

Tangela & Terry Dale

First and foremost, I am asking for prayer for this family. The faith and strength demonstrated by Cynthia in this situation is honestly beyond my comprehension. We all know that "with God all things are possible," and we are believing for a miracle...two of them, actually. If you can join us in praying for the Witt family, please let us know on our prayer page on Facebook . We would love to hear from you.  

https://www.facebook.com/wittfamilyprayerpage/

Of course, after months of not being able to work, the financial burden of such a debilitating disease is a hardship that the family is facing. Terry Dale and his wife, Deana, have three beautiful daughters and reside in Illinois. Tangela lives in Ohio, and Cynthia's homestate is Louisiana. Obviously, Cynthia wants to help out both of her children as much as possible, and travel/lodging does cost money. If you are able to make a donation of any amount, (every dollar counts), it is appreciated more than words can say. If you would rather donate via PayPal, you may send donations to [email redacted] 

Terry Dale's Family

Tangela was diagnosed with kidney disease in July of 2014. Shortly after her doctor's appointment in January of 2016, she ended up in the ER with "end stage renal failure." She began home dialysis in June, which ended up being the same month that Terry Dale was diagnosed with FSGS as well.

Cynthia & Tangela

If you would like to contact us, or need any additional information, please feel free to send us a message through this page, and thank you so very much for visiting!

Me (Dawn) and my husband, David, introducing our daughter to Cynthia (aka "Mama Cink") in 2013

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) "is a rare disease that attacks the kidney's filtering units (glomeruli) causing serious scarring which leads to permanent kidney damage and even failure." For more information about FSGS, please visit http://nephcure.org/livingwithkidneydisease/understanding-glomerular-disease/understanding-fsgs/

Two weeks of Tangela's home dialysis supplies.

Cynthia (Mama Cink) with Terry Dale's family.

The photo that Tangela will be mad at me for posting ;)