A student at the school where I work, just went through a 12 hour emergency liver transplant a few weeks ago. He is recovering in Charleston so he and his family can be near the hospital for the next few months. They don't know what happened, but something attacked his liver and it had to be removed. The family has 5 kids all together and the father was temporarily laid off from his job in January . They have been able to keep some medical insurance and he is expected to go to back to work, but the sudden crisis put the family’s finances in a tough spot in a matter of days.Through the nonprofit organization Open Arms, the family has an apartment to stay in rent-free in Charleston as long as Drayton is in the hospital — which could be months. The siblings are staying with family here in the area so they can start school back in a couple of weeks. The family is in need of school supplies, clothes, and money to pay the doctor bills. The surgery alone cost $100.000.
If you are interested in helping this family please send Cards and well wishes to Drayton Melton, 813 Hideaway Bay Lane, Apt.G, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Donations can be mailed to Drayton Melton Fund, BB&T, 1070 Tiger Boulevard, Clemson, SC 29631.
Thanks for your continuing prayers for this family.
Hey! how old are the other kids? I really would love to give some clothes or school supplies! Matthew and I are going to get a card!
ReplyDeleteIf matthew gets off early enough we might come swim or something! Hopefully see you soon!