Danielle Needs a Living Kidney Donor
The only thing I would want to say is I’m not perfect and I know there are a lot of other people that are deserving of new gift of life. I would just want to say THANK YOU for even giving me a thought!
Danielle’s Story
Danielle has been battling kidney disease since September 2000. Her first kidney transplant in August 2003, generously provided by a living donor (a friend), was unfortunately lost in 2007 due to a reaction to the flu vaccine. Back on dialysis, Danielle received her second kidney transplant in November 2012 from an organ donor. However, complications arose with DLBCL/PTLD from immune suppression medication (azathioprine), leading to kidney failure (rejection) post-chemotherapy in 2020.
We Need to Find a Living Donor
Recognizing that a kidney transplant is her best chance at survival, Danielle is actively seeking a living kidney donor to avoid dialysis, a challenging option she experienced in the past. Her blood type is O+, with a 98% PRA, making finding a compatible donor particularly challenging. Danielle’s plea is for the lifesaving miracle of a willing and suitable living donor to ensure she can continue her fight against kidney failure.
Donor Eligibility Requirements
Danielle is extremely lucky to have secured highly qualified medical help and support from the team at the University of Utah Health (UUH). She wants any interested persons to know that they will be in exceptional hands should they decide to step forward. UUH has shared the following as a pre-qualification list for donation:
Must be between the age of 18-69 years old.
Must be healthy and free of major health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, obesity (BMI of 37 or less).
Must be mentally and emotionally healthy.
You Can Help Save Danielle's Life!
Interested In Donating?
Complete the short contact form and a GiftWorks' Living Donor Navigator will respond within 1 day to guide you through the next steps in the process.
Have Questions About Donating?
Having questions is normal! Complete the short contact form to set up a time to speak with a GiftWorks' Living Donor Navigator; a guide who knows what it's like to donate a kidney because they've donated in the past.
Want To Help In Other Ways?
You can help by sharing Danielles page today! Also, be sure to share Danielle's posts on social media each week to spread awareness of her story. Sharing posts is one of the best ways to help Danielle find her lifesaving donor.
Process for Stepping Forward for Danielle
Fill out the short contact form and a GiftWorks’ Living Donor Navigator will reach out to you within 1 business day to set up a time to connect.
During your time with a GiftWorks’ Living Donor Navigator, you will get to ask questions and receive answers from a living kidney donor. They will tell you more about the process, address non-medical concerns, and connect you to valuable resources.
Breeze is a health questionnaire that will be reviewed by the hospital’s medical team to determine your eligibility for living donation as well as the next steps.
Share To Help
I Still Need to Find a Living kidney Donor!
As many of you are aware, I’ve been on the journey of finding a living kidney donor. Over the past six months, I’ve intensified my search, but I’m still hopeful for the day when I receive the news that a match has been found. If you’ve already taken steps to support me, I want to sincerely thank you. Though I may not know everyone personally, please know how profoundly grateful I am for your generosity and bravery.
For those still considering becoming my donor or ready to begin the testing process, I encourage you to take the next step. You can start by filling out the contact form on my website, which is linked in the comments below. Thank you for your kindness and support. It means the world to me!
Please Help My Mom, Danielle, Find a Living Donor!
My mother (Danielle) needs a kidney to live, and I’m doing everything I can to help. She means the world to me and has given so much to me over the years. I’m doing all that I can to give back to her at this time, and I’m hopeful someone will step forward to save her life. Over 100,000 people are on the waitlist for a deceased donor, with a wait time of 5+ years. Though I’m not eligible to donate to my mom, I’m committed to sharing her story. Many people do not know that you can live a healthy life with one kidney, and most donors say they’d do it all over again. Could you be the hero my mom needs? Please support our search by sharing this message. www.giftworksuuh.com/daniellee
Please SHARE to Help Me Find a Living Kidney Donor!
Please SHARE with your family and friends! It’s been 12 years since my last kidney transplant, and now my kidneys are failing again. I urgently need a living kidney donor to save my life. Asking for this incredible gift is incredibly difficult, but I have no other choice. My kidney disease is getting worse, and I face new health challenges every day.
Being on the waitlist for a deceased donor kidney is tough because there are over 100,000 people on that list, and it could take more than five years for me to get a kidney. I don’t have that kind of time. If you’re reading this, please consider sharing my post. Your help in spreading the word can make a huge difference. If you feel moved to become my lifesaving donor, please fill out the contact form on my GiftWorks website: https://giftworksuuh.com/daniellee.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your compassion and support.
Questions & Answers
WAS DANIELLE'S FAMILY TESTED?
Unfortunately, most of the family cannot donate for health reasons. In some cases, the best living donor is one who is not a family member, even when family members do step forward to donate.
DO I NEED INSURANCE TO DONATE?
While the recipient's insurance will provide coverage for the donor, the donor needs to have their own health insurance in the rare event an unknown health issues comes up for the donor.
WHAT ABOUT MY EXPENSES?
While the recipient's insurance covers all costs related to the donation (for Danielle and her donor), there are expenses like travel, meals, and lost wages that can be incurred. However, we want you to know there are resources available to ensure you do not have to pay for anything out of pocket. The GiftWorks' team can provide more information about those resources if you choose to step forward as a living donor.
HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY PROCESS?
Living kidney donors are often able to return to work within 2 weeks, and fully heal within 6-8 weeks. After surgery, the donor’s remaining kidney will also grow in size and function, allowing them to live normal life with just one kidney.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO DONATE?
The following are pre-qualification requirements for living donation: must be between the age of 18-69 years old, must be healthy and free of major health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity (BMI of 37 or less), and must be mentally and emotionally healthy.
WHAT HAPPENS IF DANIELLE DOES NOT FIND A DONOR?
The ideal outcome is for Danielle is to find a living donor. She has already battled so much with her kidney disease that being on the kidney transplant waiting list for 3-5 years is simply not ideal. Long-term dialysis is also not ideal as it can lead to a variety of complications such as low blood pressure, injection site infection, and blood clots.
