Justin Raines Facing Kidney Failure, Launches GoFundMe

Justin Raines

Gospel great Justin Raines needs the bass community’s help. The bassist, known for his work with Israel Houghton and Ne-Yo, has just announced that after nearly a decade, his transplanted kidney has failed, and he will be put on dialysis three times a week. As such, he will be unable to tour and perform as he once did.

Raines has launched a GoFundMe to ask for financial assistance as he adjusts to his new lifestyle.

“As my body is getting more acclimated to dialysis, I do plan on working and attempting to live life with this new normal,” he wrote. “For those that don’t know my story, I was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called MPGN (Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis) in 2007. It’s an autoimmune disease that attacks the kidneys. For 2 years (from 2007-2009) I was a test subject because the doctors couldn’t figure out why my kidneys were failing. So I went through so many procedures, I lost my pigmentation, gained weight, etc. In 2009 I had no choice but to start dialysis. I stayed on dialysis for 4 years until I was blessed with a kidney transplant on November 16, 2013. That kidney has given me 9 and a half AMAZING years…and I’m grateful. But as I previously stated, my transplanted kidney has run its course. I’m asking for any amount you are comfortable with giving.”

Watch this video to get his take on his health journey:

If you’re able to help, you can donate to the GoFundMe.

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