In June 2019, Candyse was diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis, aka Kidney Lupus. She spent a month in a couple of different hospitals before starting dialysis. In July 2019, Candyse was back in the hospital after they found a blood clot in her lung. Throughout dialysis, doctors and nurses pulled over 200 pounds of fluid off of her. In September of 2019, Candyse was beginning her recovery by walking aga
in. She still couldn't drive because she had blind spots from a protein build up in her eyes. Over the course of the next 8 months, Candyse had to change her whole life - from diet to regular movement, and taking daily medications. In July of this year, a kidney biopsy revealed a transplant was needed. As if all this wasn't enough, Candyse developed Shingles on her face. Thankfully, the Shingles cleared up after about 3 weeks. Candyse is still doing dialysis today, 3 times a week, 3 hours each treatment. She is back to work full-time and is hopeful she will find a kidney donor very soon. This is where you come in! Please just take a minute to fill out this form to see if you qualify for being a donor. It's all anonymous and there is NO obligation. The form MUST be filled out before St. John's can contact you. This form only shows you are interested in finding out if you can donate a kidney to Candyse. Even sharing this form with your friends and family will get Candyse one step closer to a more normal and calmer life. Candyse has always been there for all of us when we have ever needed her, so let's rally for her! Fill out the form today and share this page!
