Kelli’s Story

Site created on February 10, 2019

There are around 93,000 people in the US waiting for a kidney transplant.  Last week that number increased by one very special person...Kelli Campbell.

You probably know that Kelli is 42, has two young daughters, and is the someone that everyone turns to for help. What you may not know is that years ago Kelli was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney disease called IGA Nephropathy. Its a condition that has been slowly destroying Kelli's kidneys and we are now at the "needing a transplant phase" 

And now she really needs your help.   Here is how you can help; just remember Kelli and CONSIDER-SHARE-PRAY

1.  Please thoughtfully CONSIDER becoming a living donor.  Filling out the form at http://www.livingdonorvm.org and naming Kelli Campbell (DOB 03/30/76) as the recipient is the first step and will help Virginia Mason reach out to you about helping Kelli. Its a big ask, we know - but its the ask that, with your help, could LITERALLY save her life.  

2.  Please SHARE this message far and wide. Post it, tweet it, share it, email it, pass it along, share Kelli's story with those around you.  Talk about what Kelli is going through.  Tweet it, Instagram it, share it anywhere and everywhere and often.  Please tell anybody and everybody you know about Kelli and how they can help.  The goal here is to find a living donor and match for Kelli. 

3.  PRAY.  Match actions with prayers that with your help, we will find a Kidney for Kelli

Welcome to Team Kelli! Thanks and GOD bless you!
The Campbell, Shrope, and all of Kelli's Family

Newest Update

August 13, 2019

Journal entry by Campbell Family —

Good morning, 

To begin, thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, and support. Kelli had the transplant surgery and we are waiting for the kidney to "wake up" There were some complications with her surgery which extended her time in the operating room but the team at Virginia Mason has been fantastic with her care. 

Kidneys that are transplanted tend to need time to "wake-up" and begin doing the work of clearing the blood of waste. Kelli has begun the process of taking anti-rejection medications and balancing of the new medications. I will say that her color looks fantastic and she has requested Starbucks this morning! 

God bless you all for everything. As we get more information we will let you know. 

Dan and the entire family
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