Last week Drosera bassist René Abel Maza was been hospitalized because of renal failure due to nephrotic syndrome and diabetic complications. Maza has also been suffering from complications to prior and has been forced to sit out as the Gainesville, FL metallic hardcore outfit continues to perform live gigs.
Unfortunately for Maza he will need a kidney transplant within the next 5 years, however the wait list for such is about that long and he has been instructed to possibly find a live donor. Maza has stated that this is just a set back and he in no way plans to exit the band.
Drosera released Outlier EP via Lambgoat Records this past Summer and have the following dates set to support the release:
09/05 Vero Beach, FL @ The Stamp
09/06 Orlando, FL @ The Social
09/25 Savannah, GA @ Coastal Empire Beer Co.
09/27 Gainesville, FL @ The Ox
10/19 Tampa, FL @ The Skatepark of Tampa
10/22 Gainesville, FL @ The Ox (Pre-fest show)
10/24 Gainesville, FL @ Vivid (The Fest)
11/04 Houston, TX @ The End *
11/05 San Antonio, TX @ 2815 *
11/06 Dallas, TX @ Black Cat Records *
11/07 Sheveport, LA @ Strange Brew
11/08 Panama City, FL @ Mosey’s
12/05 Brandenton, FL @ Oscura ^
* = with Sanity Slip and Ballista
^ = with Evergreen Terrace
A GoFundMe has been set up to help alleviate the cost the financial costs.
A description on the GoFundMe reads:
My best friend René has been hospitalized because of renal failure due to nephrotic syndrome and diabetic complications. It caused edema in his legs which made it hard to walk and raised his cholesterol and blood pressure to dangerous levels. Now he needs to see medical professionals of nephrology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, physical therapy, and orthopedics as well as his primary care pretty often. God healed his mind and soul and now it’s time to take care of the body.
The nephrologist said today that he will need a kidney transplant within the next five years and that all the treatments he’s undergoing is to delay the decline of the kidneys before dialysis or transplant. The waiting list for a harvested organ donor is 5-6 years. He suggested finding a living donor.
He’s going to be totally healed nonetheless, but he needs financial support now to recover while not being cleared to go back to work. He’s already missed two weeks due to hospitalization and appointments.
He’s a blessing to anyone who meets him, never asking for anything in return, but now he could use some of that blessing to return as I know it will.
Thank you for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity. It won’t go unmet.