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Help Save Kenneth’s Life

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That’s why finding a living kidney donor for Kenneth is so important. Kenneth has been battling kidney disease since 2011 and has spent the last 2+ years on dialysis, which impacts every aspect of his life. Dialysis takes up hours of his week, leaving him exhausted and missing out on precious time with his family. Despite these challenges, Kenneth remains determined to find a solution that will allow him to get back to enjoying his life — riding his motorcycle, traveling in his motorhome, and making people laugh.

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.

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.

Myth: Your Body Needs Two Kidneys to Function

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The truth is, your body only requires one fully functional kidney to live a healthy life. Living kidney donors go through extensive medical screening to ensure they are healthy enough for donation, and studies show that most donors live as long as those who have both kidneys. Many donors even say they would donate again if they could, and they lead full, active lives.

Give Me the Chance to Live the Life I’m Fighting For

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The wait for a kidney transplant can stretch on for years, filled with uncertainty and fear. Every day, I face the reality that my health is slipping away while I wait for a match—something entirely beyond my control. It’s exhausting, physically and emotionally, knowing that time is not on my side.

Every Act of Support Brings Me Closer to Hope

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Click Icon to Share:Living with kidney disease has been one of the hardest challenges of my life. There are days

Please Help Ken!

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I’m advocating for Ken in his search for a living kidney donor.

Ken is incredibly important to me, and I want to do everything I can to help him get the life-saving transplant he urgently needs. While I wish I could be his donor, I’m unfortunately unable to due to medical or other reasons.

Quick Recovery After Donation

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The physical strain of kidney disease can leave me feeling drained and incapable of doing the things I love. That’s why knowing that kidney donors typically recover quickly and return to their normal activities, including work, within weeks is reassuring. The minimally invasive nature of the surgery means that donors can get back to their lives sooner than expected, making the decision to donate even more impactful.

What Truly Matters

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A simple act, like sharing this post, can help me reach the right person. Your voice has power, and by spreading my story, you might connect me with someone who feels called to help.

Please Help Me Search For a Living Kidney Donor

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I am deeply grateful to everyone who has shared my story and helped spread the word about my urgent need for a living kidney donor. A heartfelt thank you to those who have stepped forward—your willingness to even consider donation means everything to me.