Hello, my name is Pollyann and I am from Temecula, California. I officially started the Got Kidneys Ministry on April 16, 2003 in response to a message that was given to me by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This message inspired me to begin a campaign to find a living kidney donor for my dearest friend of 35 years. Susan Marquez of La Habra, California was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called IGA Nephropathy in October of 1997. Despite the excellent care Sue received from her doctors, the disease progressed. Sue experienced renal failure in June of 2002. She received emergency dialysis through a shunt that was surgically implanted in her neck. Since that time, she has been receiving dialysis 3 times a week.

Sue is in GREAT NEED of a kidney NOW! And as you may know, the waiting list for a cadaver donor is a minimum of 3 years. There is not time to wait for that possibility.

Over the past year, there have been two potential donors who have been tested. One living relative and a close friend. Unfortunately, neither one of them worked out.

I am calling on you to help contribute to this campaign and ministry in any way that you can. Organ donation is not for everyone, however there are many ways you can assist us in making this a successful campaign and ministry. We are currently accepting cash gifts, printing services, advertising spots, cling window decals, long distance calling cards, office supplies such as printer ink, envelopes, postage stamps, etc. And last but not least a LIVING KIDNEY DONOR!

All cash gifts will be recorded on our site. Each listing will include your name and the city in which you reside or work. If you wish, you may also make a donation in honor or your loved one. Their name will be posted as well. We will be updating this portion of the site every 2-3 weeks so that you can see how your cash gifts are being utilized.

We are also interested in opportunities for speaking engagements to community organizations about our ministry. Please contact me if you are aware of an opportunity for us to share our ministry with others.

We will be selling t-shirts, coffee mugs and mousepads to raise funds that will assist us in promoting our ministry throughout the country. We are not set up to provide you with a tax deduction but the Lord promises to reward you for your good deeds and compassion for your fellow man.

I would like to personally thank:

Tony Makarowski of ACM Systems in New Jersey for donating the server for the got kidneys website.
For all of your web hosting needs- contact Tony at:
ACM Systems
20 Wheatsheaf Rd.
Shamong, NJ 08088
(609) 953-8420
sales@acmsystems.net
www.wahmservices.com

Michelle Elzaim of Web For U in Texas for donating her time and talent while designing the got kidneys website.
For fast, professional and cost effective web design- contact Michelle at:
Web For U
5114 Boyce Springs
Houston Tx, 77066
(281) 866-7837
michelle@webforu.com
www.webforu.com

Jimbo Gutierrez of El Monte, California for his donation of time, talent and service to the Lord while designing the got kidneys logo.
This logo is dedicated to the memory of his father who passed away of renal failure.
He can be contacted through our office at
got kidneys?
40335 Winchester Rd PMB-E-163
Temecula, Ca 92591