Single mom in desperate need of kidney
Original story published 2024-09-12 20:41:15
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A single mother from Chula Vista, Arendera Moscada, faces a dire situation as she urgently needs a kidney transplant. Diagnosed with spina bifida, Moscada’s health has deteriorated over the years, now confining her to daily 12.5-hour dialysis sessions while caring for her three children, one of whom has autism. Despite being on a wait list in San Diego, doctors estimate it could take up to five years before a suitable donor is found, a time frame she might not endure. Considering multiple donors has proven unfruitful, and exploring the option of joining a shorter kidney transplant wait list in Arizona poses financial hurdles due to the necessity of relocation. In 2022, a fundraising campaign helped cover some medical expenses, yet Moscada remains hopeful for a local donor to come forward, supported by her community and living one hopeful day at a time.
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A single mother in Chula Vista, California, is in urgent need of a kidney transplant as her health continues to deteriorate. Born with spina bifida, Erendira Moscada’s kidneys have failed, requiring her to undergo 12.5 hours of dialysis daily while she takes care of her three children. Moscada’s condition has worsened over the past two years since she was initially placed on a transplant waiting list, and she now expresses a desperate need for a miracle.
Moscada explained the difficulty of balancing her medical treatments and family responsibilities, especially with her youngest son being autistic. Her daughter’s concern exemplifies the gravity of the situation, as she often checks on her mother’s breathing at night. Although Moscada is on San Diego’s kidney transplant waitlist, which can take up to five years, dialysis is becoming less effective, and previous donor options have fallen through.
Amidst her battle, Moscada seeks to relocate to Arizona for a potentially shorter waitlist, but this comes with significant financial challenges. While she has raised some funds for her mounting medical expenses, she continues to hope for a local donor in San Diego. Until then, Moscada remains hopeful and surrounded by supportive family and friends, enduring each day as it comes.
