Welcome to Gavin Winslow’s Site

This website is dedicated to Gavin Ryne Winslow. Gavin was born on February 23, 2006 with end-stage renal failure, or congenital kidney failure. Gavy was born with only 10-15% function in one of his kidneys, and 0% function in the other. He was admitted to Children’s hospital of Wisconsin immediately after his birth and started on peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis means that he is hooked up to a machine at home every night for 10 hours to “clean out” his blood. Without a kidney transplant, Gavin will not survive.

Why is it so important to donate money right now to Gavin’s campaign?

• Gavin’s serious condition, End Stage Renal Failure, is long term, permanent, and will eventually result in death unless a kidney transplant is performed.

• Gavin’s current peritoneal dialysis is only life-sustaining and will not change the condition of his kidneys.

• It is important to note that hospitals require proof of payment BEFORE Gavin can even be placed on a transplant waiting list.

• Our total goal is $100,000, however, if we raise $50,000 by August, 2007, the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) will donate $5,000 to Gavin’s fund. COTA only does this within the first year of fundraising.

• A kidney transplant for baby Gavin costs around $200,000. The first year of follow up costs about $40,000. This does not even include any hospital stays Gavin may have during that first year. The medications needed to keep his kidney functioning, costs on average $2,000 per month. This cost will incur for his family as long as the kidney continues to function.

• It is more than likely that Gavin will need another kidney transplant in ten to fifteen years. The overall costs are extraordinary.

Please help us save baby Gavin by making a 100% tax-deductible donation to his fund. By making your contribution, you honor this precious, young life.

Please visit http://www.savebabygavin.com/ for more information.