Living with kidney disease has required more resilience than I ever thought I had. It’s not just the physical challenges—the fatigue, the medications, the constant monitoring—it’s the mental and emotional weight that comes with it. There are days I’ve had to miss out on family activities because I was too exhausted, and moments at work I couldn’t fully give my best because my body was running on empty. I’ve had to watch life go on around me while I’m stuck fighting just to keep my health stable. https://giftworksuuh.com/deons/
Through it all, I’ve been blessed with incredible support. My parents have been my rock—my mom walking beside me through every appointment and my dad giving me quiet strength when I’ve needed it most. My son gives me a reason to keep pushing forward every single day. And my friends have been a constant reminder that I am not fighting alone.
Even in the hardest moments, I hold on to hope. My greatest hope is that a living kidney donor will step forward and give me the chance to live freely again. Living donation doesn’t just save lives—it offers better long-term outcomes and a faster path to recovery. I’ve read so many inspiring stories of donors who say it’s one of the most meaningful things they’ve ever done. They give more than an organ—they give hope.
I still need a donor. If you’d like to learn more, please visit https://giftworksuuh.com/deons/ and complete the short, confidential contact form. You’ll be connected with a GiftWorks Living Donor Navigator—someone who’s donated before and can guide you every step of the way.
Your kindness could give me the gift of life—and I’ll treasure it forever.