The Community Blues event at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church this Sunday will be dedicated as a fundraiser to benefit Tina Wood with her upcoming kidney transplant. The event will begin at 4 p.m. Tina, a charter member of Perdido Bay UMC, is a single parent who lives for her 13-year-old daughter and 82-year-old mother.
In 2003, Tina was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis kidney disease (FSGS) and for nine years took steroids and immunosuppressive drugs to slow the progression before starting dialysis in 2012.
Tina and her family have been blessed to have a dear selfless friend, Beth MaKinster Stegeman, volunteer to donate a kidney to Tina. Beth is a match and the transplant surgery is scheduled for June 16, 2015. Beth is a happily married mother of four beautiful children who live in California. She is giving Tina the gift of a better life to take care of her daughter and mother and not have to be on dialysis. The sacrifice Beth is making is amazing!
We are attempting to raise $10,000 to assist with out of pocket medical expenses, in addition to temporary lodging. Tina will have to be seen at Shands twice a week for approximately two months following the kidney transplant; therefore, she will be staying in Gainesville, Florida to be near the hospital. Thank you for all your support and prayers.
EVENT INFORMATION:
- Bailey Middle School Jazz Band to begin playing at 4 p.m.
- Silent Auction
- Bake Sale
- Kids Games
- Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
- Plus a few surprises!
To donate online please follow the link.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the event. Event will be held on the lawn if sunny or in the gym if raining. There will also be a Community Blues Food Drive sponsored by 325 Zero Hunger. Please bring non-perishable foods.
For more information, like Perdido Community Blues on Facebook or call PBUMC at (850) 492-2135.
