Meet Morgan

She knows, and lives, the importance of having a warm, supportive place for her and her mom, Geri-Ann, to stay at when she needs medical treatment in Toronto. Morgan was just two-and-a-half years old when her parents found out she had FSGS Neuphrotic Syndrome, a disease in which the kidneys are damaged and leak large amounts of protein. Morgan needed a kidney transplant. But, as doctors explained, the disease would return, and she would most likely need other transplants in the future.

Morgan had her first kidney transplant when she was five years old. Now twelve, she has stayed with her mom at RMH Toronto seven times – for three to six months each visit.

They have spent so many birthdays, Christmases and holidays at the House, RMH Toronto really is their second home.

This year, Morgan marked the tenth anniversary of her illness with her second kidney transplant. Scared and overwhelmed, both Morgan and her mom were relieved to stay at the House during her recovery.

While at RMH Toronto, Morgan enjoyed slumber parties with new friends and keeping in touch with old friends back home through the wireless internet offered at the House.

For her mom appreciated sitting down to a family dinner she made in the RMH Toronto kitchen, pouring herself a bowl of cereal for breakfast or finding time to pamper herself with a haircut, while Morgan was having fun at a program at the House.

Your support will take a huge financial burden off families like Morgan’s. With mortgage payments and bills piling up at home, and the high cost of medication, staying at RMH Toronto gives parents one less thing to worry about.

Thankfully, Morgan’s transplant was a success and she has returned home. For every donation there is a family like Morgan’s who will directly benefit from your support. Donate now.