What's the latest...

It has been a while since I have posted anything. These last couple of weeks, however, I've been visiting my allergist as the last, I do hope, evaluation required by emory. As of now, I am on what they call INACTIVE transplant list, pending on the results of the allergist. This might change, though. The hematologist at Emory wants to find out why my eosinophil (white blood cells) count is very high, so this might mean more testing. The normal count is up to 350 per ml, mine is 1200. Anyway, the allergist nurse performed an allergy test on me. We found out I am allergic to almost everything, including allergic to myself. I told her that I am allergic mostly to medical bills, which I am sure most of the patients are too. Spring time is the worst with all the seeds and pollens traveling in the air. So, there it is.
INACTIVE means that I am on the list for transplant; I am even moving up on the list, but if a kidney and a pancreas becomes available, I cannot receive them due to more testings on my inmune system to make sure my body can endure the surgery.
So, please , keep praying for me. This means the world to me. Prayer works!!!
Also, if the Lord puts it into you heart to support me in whichever way you may desire to, I'll be inmensely grateful for it. God bless you!!!

Silent Auction

On June the 8th, the Shallowford plant of the Olan Mills, Inc., celebrated a silent auction. Over 160 items from kind people and companies were auctioned. They were beautifully displayed. There were items such as furniture, frames, jewelry, pictures, beauty items, and certificates to mention a few. The employees had so much fun writing down their offers knowing that they were helping me to get closer to my goal of getting a kidney/pancreas transplant. At the end of the auction, $2,000 were collected, which in my book, it is people's love at its best. God bless each one of you. You are wonderful people! My special thanks to Sue, Janet, Carolyn, Wanda, my wife, and all the people that made this auction possible. Images will be soon posted. Thanks!

Hot Dog Luncheon...

On May 21, 2010 my department at the Olan Mills, Inc. performed a fundraiser for my transplant, selling hot dogs, cole slaw, chips, sodas and pastries. It was a huge success! My co-workers and friends responded in a very giving way by donating more than the value of the meal. Thye amount raised was $1,279.30. My thanks, specially to Sylvia, Peggy, Tom, Jerry, Ken, Paul, and all other friends involved in the fundraiser.

JAMPcon, an unusual fundraiser!

Hey, everyone! Leslie here, Victor's daughter! I'm here to tell you about a most unusual fundraiser I did. Have any of you ever gone to a convention? There are all kinds of conventions! Wedding conventions, animal conventions, boat conventions, baby conventions, Star Trek conventions..... well, I attended a Japanese animation and comics convention! JAMPcon, here in Chattanooga, TN. As unusual as that may sound to you, it's also a creative way to get the word out there! I had my own table at the convention's Artist Alley, where I sold prints, buttons, coloring books, and pillow dolls, wares from last year's convention, and all of my own artwork. I even had copies of my husband's and my novel for sale. It was with this I was able to raise a donation toward my dad's kidney-pancreas transplant. The Lord has blessed us incredibly, and He doesn't seem to be done!

Are you interested in cartoons, comics, and videogames? If you do, be sure to check out Anime Weekend Atlanta in September; I'm headed there next!

Computer Giveaway...

...And the winning number was 592852, Ms. F. Juarez. Congratulations!

Thanks to all of you who participated in this event. The total amount raised was $2,100. To those who are praying for me, and to those who gave, God bless you!

A few more things...

In all honesty, the journey of getting a kindney/pancreas transplant has been, so far, a challenging one. After many medical evaluations and labs, the process continues. However, I am so encouraged by the amazing family and friends that are so eagerly working to help me achieve my goal. I want to take the opportunity to thank Perla Trevizo from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, who took the time to write my story and put it in the newspaper. After reading the article, people has responded so positively by making donations to help cover the cost of the surgery.
At the present time, I have completed all of my medical evaluations required to go into the transplant list. I am so excited about the prospect of having a working kidney and a pancreas, which means that I will not need to go through dialysis and my diabetes will be cured!

Thanks again!

Through the generosity of our co-workers from last week's soup and chili lunch fundraiser on April 16, we were able to receive $415.00 in donations toward his transplant. We are so grateful for the outpour of care, love and generosity that everyone has demonstrated. It makes the race much more light and the goal much closer. May the Lord continue to bless all who in one way or another participated. Thank you.