I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease years ago, and it’s been a slow, steady decline ever since. In March 2024, I was officially placed on the transplant list—a moment that brought both hope and uncertainty. The reality is, the wait for a deceased donor can take years. Time I may not have.
The best chance I have to get my life back is through a living kidney donor.
It’s hard to describe what it feels like to live each day knowing your body is failing you. The fatigue, the constant medical appointments, the limitations—they all weigh heavily. But what hurts the most is the strain it puts on the life my wife and I have built together. She is my rock. Through every appointment, every setback, every long night—she’s been there. And I want to be there for her too—for years to come.
My biggest hope after a transplant is simple: to have the strength and energy to truly live again. To travel with my wife, to work again, to experience the life we’ve dreamed of but had to put on hold. A living donor could make that possible.
If you’re reading this and feel even the smallest pull to help, please visit https://giftworksuuh.com/kenl to learn more. Sharing my story might help connect me with the person who can change everything. Thank you for reading—and for giving me hope.
