The journey to receiving a kidney transplant is filled with uncertainty, often stretching for years with no clear end in sight. Every passing day brings new challenges, both physically and emotionally, as I wait for a match that is completely out of my hands. The reality of declining health is something I carry with me constantly—a quiet, persistent worry that never fades.
But there is another path. A living kidney donor could change everything, offering a shorter wait, a better chance at a successful transplant, and the opportunity to reclaim my life. With a living donor, I could look forward to more than just survival—I could truly live. It would mean relief from the fear of what’s to come and more time to share with the people I love.
Unless you’ve faced something like this, it’s hard to grasp what it’s like to have so little control over your own future. It’s a waiting game where the stakes are everything. But through it all, hope remains. The idea that someone out there could step forward and change my life is what keeps me going. I just want to feel like myself again—to laugh, to make memories, and to live fully. If someone is willing to take that step, they won’t just be giving me a kidney; they’ll be giving me back my future.
