A CLIO, MICHIGAN, FIREFIGHTER HAS BECOME DISABLED because of a genetic kidney disease. Darin DeFreese has a rare disease called L-Cat Deficiency that causes his kidneys to shut down. He had a transplant kidney in 1998, but now that one is failing, too. He is on the waiting list for another, but that could take a few years.
WJRT-TV has a video report on his tragic story HERE.
In the meantime he has become too ill to work and his medical bills are piling up. He has to take 11 pills every morning plus regular visits for hemodialysis.
The Clio Fire Dept. and the Township held a fund-raiser silent auction and spaghetti dinner Saturday afternoon, but they are still gratefully accepting any donations. If you wish to help out, you can send a donation to:
Thetford Township Hall
4014 E. Vienna Rd.
Clio, MI
