We, as hemodialysis, peritoneal and Kidney transplant, our lives depend heavily on medication, procedures, and lifelong laboratory tests. The financial burden of these constant medical expenses is overwhelming. For some of us, it can become unmanageable without external support. Our local government previously provided cash assistance to dialysis patients, a lifeline that offered relief and hope in the midst of our medical struggles. However, this vital support has been changed, which leaves us thinking and struggling on how to afford essential treatment and care.

Dialysis is not just an occasional treatment; it is a frequent and necessary procedure for survival in chronic kidney disease patients. Each session can cost significant amounts of money and patients usually require multiple sessions per week. Besides the dialysis itself, we have to pay for medications, tests, and follow-up visits, costs that quickly add up to a daunting sum for most patients. Without financial assistance, many people are at risk of having to choose between their health and other basic necessities.

Statistics from reputable sources show that kidney disease affects millions of people worldwide, with a significant portion requiring dialysis as a lifesaving measure. In our community, the removal of cash assistance has already started to show alarming consequences, putting dialysis patients’ well-being and lives at risk. The burden of financial strain exacerbates the emotional and physical stress we are already under due to our health conditions.

We urge our local government to recognize the critical importance of this support for dialysis patients. By reinstating cash assistance, not only are you providing much-needed financial relief, but you are also sending a powerful message that the lives and health of these patients matter.

We understand that budgets and resources can be tight, but there are potential solutions. Exploring partnerships with local businesses and healthcare institutions or allocating funds from health-focused community programs can restore this essential help. Offering cash assistance once again can be a life-affirming act for countless dialysis patients, enabling them to focus on their health and quality of life rather than financial distress.

Please sign this petition to urge our local government to reinstate cash assistance for dialysis patients. Your support can make a world of difference in the lives of those who desperately need this assistance. Together, we can make our voices heard and bring about the change needed for the health and well-being of our community.