I am still hopeful that a living donor will step forward and give me the chance I need. A kidney from a living donor would not only allow me to receive a transplant sooner, but it also gives me a much better chance at long-term success. Many living donors share incredible stories of how giving this gift changed their lives, too. It’s truly a gift beyond words.
When you donate a kidney, you’re not just giving someone a new chance at life — you’re giving them a future. As a mother of three, my dream is to feel like myself again, to have the energy to chase after my kids, and to live without the constant exhaustion and limitations that dialysis brings. With a kidney transplant, I can have that second chance. It’s my opportunity to live a full, healthy life again.
Right now in the United States, more than 100,000 people are waiting for a kidney transplant. The demand is high, and sadly, many patients wait years for a kidney from a deceased donor. During that time, their health can decline, making the wait even more difficult.
As a mother, there’s nothing I want more than to be able to keep up with my kids and give them the life they deserve. But living with MPGN3 and being on dialysis for the last 6 years has made it incredibly difficult. I feel exhausted most of the time, and the constant dizziness keeps me from being as active and present as I want to be for my family.
#Hero. That’s the word I think of when I imagine the person who could become my living kidney donor. As a mom, all I want is to be there for my kids—to see them grow, to be present each day, and to live a life full of memories with them. A living kidney donation is more than just a medical procedure; it’s an extraordinary act of love and courage. It’s the ultimate way to save a life. It’s the kind of selflessness that turns someone into a hero.
Click Icon to Share:It’s never easy to ask for help, especially when the request is so deeply personal. Breanna has
The belief that donating a kidney shortens one’s lifespan is a myth. Research shows that living kidney donors live just as long as those with two kidneys. After donation, the remaining kidney grows larger and adapts to maintain normal function. In fact, studies have found no significant difference in life expectancy between kidney donors and non-donors.
Waiting for a kidney transplant can stretch beyond five years—a journey marked by uncertainty and anxiety. Each day, I face the reality that my health will keep declining while I remain on the waiting list, completely powerless over when a donor might be found. It’s an emotional and physical challenge that weighs on every part of my life.
Click Icon to Share:Every day, I face the reality of living with kidney disease. It’s not just the physical toll,
I am advocating for Breanna in her urgent search for a living kidney donor. Like the 100,000 others waiting for a deceased donor kidney, Breanna faces a long, difficult road. But a living donor would change everything for her and her family.
