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My name is Kimberly Oakes, I am 38 years old and have to have a heart transplant. 10 years ago I was diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy, in my case a hereditary heart disease that my Uncle passed away from at 33 and my sister in has beginning stages of.
I have an I.C.D., a Single Chamber Defibrillator and have had ablation surgery in helps of preventing my condition from getting any worse. Unfortunatley my heart has continued deteriorating, the e.j. alone is less than 10%.
Three (3) years ago I was referred to Emory Center for Heart Failure and was told I would need a heart transplant eventually. I lost my insurance last December which started me back at square one. Ive had insurance again since September and last week went i for the evaluation. I was devestated when I was told that I had to have a 5000$ starting contribution before I would even be placed on the list.
I have a son Kyle Patrick Parker is 18 and is expecting a son of his own (my 1st grandson) and a 17 year old daughter Cheyenne Rose Parker. Both Children must be tested for my disease since he child who has a parent with this disease has a 50% of having it as well.
I have been an organ donor since I was 17 and never imagined that I would be the one in need.
I haven't been able to work in 3 years since standing up makes me pass out a lot and I can't walk further than feet without gasping for air. Coiming up with 5000$ when I cant get out of bed is an obstacle I refuse to believe will prevent me from obtaining a heart. I hate asking for help but at the same time, I know I have so much more to give back to humanity still.
I appreciate and am grateful for any all help that is given. Thank you to everyone who has helped and will help.
Kimberly Ellis Oakes
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