I'm writing this because I've realized that sometimes the path to healing isn't straightforward. It winds through unexpected places, and right now, my path winds through my teeth and my hip before it can reach the dialysis chair I've been sitting in for too long.

I'm on dialysis, and I want off. I want my life back. But to get on the transplant list, I need to be cleared medically, and that means addressing things I never thought would matter as much as they do. My teeth are in bad shape, and they're keeping me from being transplant-eligible. Once I can get my dental work done, I can move forward with my hip surgery. Once my hip is fixed, I can finally qualify for that transplant list.

It sounds like a lot of steps for one goal, and honestly, it is. But each one matters. Each one gets me closer to freedom from dialysis and back to the life I'm meant to live.

I'm reaching out because I can't do this alone. The dental work, the hip surgery, the medical evaluations, the travel for appointments—it all adds up fast. I'm asking for help with $15,000 to cover these essential procedures so I can keep moving forward.

I know that's a big ask. But I also know that people help people all the time. That's what we do. And right now, I'm asking if you'd consider being part of my journey toward health. Any amount helps. Any support means I'm one step closer to getting off dialysis and reclaiming my life.

Thank you for listening, and thank you for considering helping me get healthy.