Mum in Lake Mills urgently requires a kidney transplant to save daughter Lexi's life
In the small town of Lake Mills, Wisconsin, a powerful story of resilience and hope is unfolding. Lexi Christ, a 30-year-old single mother of two deaf daughters, Daisy (8) and Rosie (6), is bravely fighting polycystic kidney disease and Usher Syndrome, a condition that has significantly impacted her life.
Lexi's close friend, Melanie Wurz, a sign language interpreter, deeply admires her friend's strength in maintaining her role as a loving mother despite her health challenges. Lexi's Usher Syndrome has caused a drastic change in her circumstances, with her vision deteriorating to the point of tunnel vision. Recently, she was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease, which is causing her kidneys to deteriorate. Her current kidney function stands at 17%, and time is running out.
The community is rallying around Lexi, with a digital billboard on Interstate 94 outside Lake Mills asking people to visit www.save-lexi.com to learn more about how they can help save her life. The campaign has gained traction, with a public push to find Lexi a kidney donor.
Elizabeth Kay, a radio DJ from another part of the country, donated her kidney in 2021 and is now advocating for others to do the same. After her donation, her life has returned to normal, and she encourages others to consider becoming donors. Elizabeth believes that someone could be a guardian angel and save Lexi's life, keeping her family together.
Lexi's family communicates using sign language, as all three members are deaf. Due to her vision issues, Lexi has been unable to work as a hairstylist, her trade. However, her spirit remains undeterred, as she hangs on to hope that someone will come forward to save her life.
In a touching display of solidarity, Elizabeth Kay's mother-in-law received a donated kidney and has since had the best kidney function since the transplant. This story serves as a reminder of the life-saving impact of organ donation and the difference one act of kindness can make.
As the community continues to rally around Lexi, her story serves as a beacon of hope and resilience. If you are interested in becoming a potential donor, you can register through local transplant centers or national kidney donor registries to help save Lexi's life.
