At just 27 years old, Gladwell should be building her dreams, pursuing her passions, and embracing the future with open arms. Instead, she is facing the relentless challenge of end-stage kidney failure. A battle no young woman should have to fight.​ From her hospital bed in Nairobi, Gladwell undergoes twice-weekly dialysis and takes essential pressure medications to keep her body stable. She’s preparing for a life-saving kidney transplant, but the journey there is long, costly, and exhausting.

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Currently, Gladwell requires human albumin for two months, monthly pressure medications, and regular procedures to manage fluid build-up. Each of these treatments is vital to keeping her stable while she waits for her transplant clearance.​ Every month, Gladwell needs $195 to cover her medications, dialysis supplies, pre-transplant tests, and transport to the hospital. For many, it might seem like a modest amount, but for Gladwell, it’s the difference between holding on to hope and losing access to critical care. Even a $5 a day can help us reach her monthly goal. Small, consistent contributions can carry her through this fight.