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Thank You for Helping Me

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I’ve been living with kidney disease since 2011, and it has completely changed how I experience life. In 2022, after a period of serious illness, I started dialysis. For over 2 years, I’ve made my appointments and daily activities revolve around dialysis treatments, spending 12 hours a week hooked to a machine. After each session, I’m exhausted, and it often feels like my days slip away before I can enjoy them with my family. But I don’t give up, because I know a living donor transplant is the best chance for me to live the life I used to.

I Am Determined

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My journey with kidney disease started when I was in my mid-twenties, but it’s not something that defines me. Despite being diagnosed with kidney failure, I’ve stayed determined. I work a physically demanding job every day, take blood pressure medicine, and follow a strict renal diet. I’m also studying to get my GED, participating in church activities, and staying connected to my community.

A Journey Toward a New Beginning

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Waiting for a kidney transplant can take more than five years, and for me, it’s a constant reminder of the uncertainty I face. With each passing day, my health continues to decline as I wait for a donor, a process that feels completely out of my control. It’s a heavy burden that weighs on my body, mind, and spirit.

Living Donation is Not Only Safe, It’s Life-Saving

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Becoming a living kidney donor is a generous act that can save a life, and surprisingly, it is not as difficult as many may think. While the process does require thoughtful consideration, the surgery itself is minimally invasive, with most donors returning home just a few days post-op.

5 Surprising Facts About Living Kidney Donation

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Hey everyone! As someone who’s been navigating kidney disease, I wanted to share some fascinating things I’ve recently learned about living kidney donation. It’s a topic that often doesn’t get enough attention, so here’s a chance to dive into some real facts.

Help Zach Find a Kidney Donor

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Currently, Zach is one of over 100,000 people in the U.S. waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. It can take years to find a match, and while he waits, my worry is that he may only become more ill. But despite all the hurdles he’s faced, the one thing that remains unwavering is Zach’s hope for a better future.  I’m hopeful, too. 

Hope for Ken: A Second Chance Starts With You

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Asking for something this important is never simple. Ken has been living with kidney disease for years, navigating the exhaustion, the unknowns, and the weight of needing a miracle in the form of a living kidney donor.

True Giving is an Expression of Love

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This powerful quote resonates deeply with me as I navigate the journey of seeking a living kidney donor. The truth is, it’s not just about the donation itself, but the love and selflessness behind it. True giving, when it comes from the heart, is a reflection of compassion and care for others. It’s an expression of wanting to make a difference in someone’s life, and it doesn’t always require grand gestures.

Help Us Find a Kidney Donor for Eric

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I’m advocating for Eric, someone who means the absolute world to me. Eric is in urgent need of a living kidney donor, and I want to do everything in my power to help him get the life-saving transplant he so desperately needs.

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