Our Story
Vanessa is a social, charismatic 3 1⁄2-year-old with a whole lot of sass! You will find her walking the halls waving and saying hello to everyone. She loves to dance, sing, and play with her big brother Vince. She brings so much laughter and joy to those around her. Soon, she will be back in preschool where she loves to be! On November 26, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in...
Continue Reading »Vanessa Pupillo
Peoria, AZ
Transplant Type: Kidney
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $30,000.00
Raised: $30,844 of $30,000 goal
Raised by 132 contributors
Updates
Kidney Update
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Back in November, Vanessa tested positive for anti-nephrin antibodies. She was re-tested a few weeks ago and we learned yesterday it was negative. The infusion treatments that she has... Continue Reading »
Happy 6-month kidneyversary!
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We received unexpected news that we are currently navigating through. A blood test came back positive for antibodies there is limited research on. If left untreated the antibodies... Continue Reading »
6-month post-transplant update
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We received unexpected news we are currently navigating through. Vanessa has received multiple infusion treatments at Phoenix Children’s hospital in the last couple months as well as new... Continue Reading »
Gratitude
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Our hearts are full of gratitude on this Thankgiving day. We are deeply grateful for Vanessa's healthcare team of heros that have helped get her where she... Continue Reading »
Unexpected news
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We received news yesterday that we are still trying to digest and fully understand. A blood test came back positive for anti-nephrin antibodies. This is a sign her... Continue Reading »
My 1st day of preschool
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My 1st day of preschool
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We are happy to report Vanessa is back in preschool where she loves to be! Our darling little warrior girl was full of smiles and so eager to... Continue Reading »
Kidney Update #1
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Vanessa was at Phoenix Children’s hospital a couple of nights earlier this month for a kidney biopsy procedure. Her transplant team orders these routinely at 6 months, 1... Continue Reading »