As someone waiting for a kidney transplant, I’ve learned a lot about the process—and one of the things that stands out the most is how quick living donor surgery can be. A living kidney donation involves a minimally invasive procedure, which typically takes about 2 to 3 hours. The recovery time for donors is also relatively short, with most people returning to non-strenuous work within 2 weeks.
I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who has taken the time to share my story and help spread the word about
Living with kidney disease has its challenges every day, and the hardest part? Asking for help. It’s not easy to reach out and say, “I need a donor to save my life.” But I’ve come to realize that I’m not alone in this. The support I’ve received from all of you—sharing my story, spreading the word—makes every step of this journey worth it.
It’s true—not everyone can be a kidney donor. But many people can and just don’t know it yet. If you’re in good health, with no major chronic conditions, and meet some basic medical and compatibility requirements, you might be eligible to do something extraordinary: give someone like me a second chance at life.
Each year, around 6,000 people make the brave decision to donate a kidney. These generous individuals are helping to save lives like mine. Without a living donor, I could wait 5 or more years for a deceased donor transplant—time that I don’t have.
Nathan has been living with kidney disease for most of his life, facing the daily challenges that come with it: constant fatigue, medical uncertainty, and the heavy reality of a future that depends on finding a living kidney donor. Since he was a young child, he’s been navigating the ups and downs of kidney disease, learning to live as best as he can with the limitations it brings.
Living with kidney failure often means spending years on a transplant waitlist—years filled with worry, exhaustion, and declining health. The wait time for a kidney from a deceased donor can be 3 to 5 years, depending on where you live. For some, it’s even longer. But a living donor can completely change that story.
I’ve come to truly understand the depth of these words. Right now, I’m facing one of life’s biggest challenges — one that requires a kind of giving that goes beyond the material. It’s about time, compassion, and the courage to care.
Every day, I hold onto hope that the right person is out there—someone who can offer the life-saving gift I need. I believe my match is out there, and by sharing my story, you can help me find that person.
Waiting for a deceased donor could take years—years I can’t afford. That’s why I’m asking for your help in spreading the word. Whether you can donate or not, your support can bring me closer to the person who can make all the difference.
It’s never easy to ask for help, especially when the request is so deeply personal. Breanna has been battling kidney