Dear Shad,

I am emailing you today because I heard about the fitness grant from my dialysis social worker. My name is Jennifer S and I am 31 years old. I have one daughter eight years old named Sierra. I sent a picture of us. I also sent a picture of my four generations picture. I am the baby. My grandma did dialysis for many years. I have only been on dialysis about three years but it seems like a lifetime. I tried to get on the transplant list in Iowa City and Des Moines. They both said I weigh too much and wouldn't even do a workup until I loose the weight. I tried to get a gastric bypass but I didn't weigh enough. Isn't that crazy. I am so tired after dialysis that I don't feel like doing anything. I also go to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. I am so worn out all of the time. Dr. Ahmed wants me to do cardiac workouts. I was a member of the YMCA but you have to renew your membership and I never have the money to rejoin. I really wish that you could help me fight my battle with weight. My favorite pieces of equipment at the Y are the Olyptical and the stationary bicycle. I wish to have these things at home because I can exersize anytime without having to get out in the bad weather. If you help me get the grant I would be so happy!Please make my wish come true! I won't let you down. I believe it would make it easier to stick to a plan.
 
God Bless You,
Jennifer S