Michael is more than a patient — he’s a devoted husband to Tracey, a father to four, and a proud grandfather to 11 amazing grandkids. He’s also a veteran who enlisted in the military at 17 and served our country for nine years. He has always given to others. Now, he needs someone to step forward for him.
It’s never easy to ask for help, especially when the request is so deeply personal. Amanda has been battling kidney disease since 2021, facing the daily challenges of this illness and all that it brings—fatigue, uncertainty, and the weight of a future that depends on finding a living kidney donor. Currently, Amanda is one of over 100,000 people in the U.S. waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. It can take years to find a match, and while she waits, my worry is that her health will only continue to decline. But despite all the hurdles she’s faced, the one thing that remains unwavering is her hope for a better future. I’m hopeful, too.
Currently, Breeden is one of more than 100,000 people in the U.S. waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. It can take years to find a match, and while she waits, my worry is that dialysis will continue to take a toll on her health and quality of life.
Ken is a wonderful person who has faced countless challenges with unwavering strength and a positive attitude. Diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) at the age of 34, Ken has worked hard to manage his health, despite the daily toll the disease takes on his energy and well-being. He is typically exhausted, battling nausea, low energy, and swelling, which makes even the simplest tasks, like helping his wife Cheryl with chores, more difficult. Despite these struggles, Ken remains optimistic about the future.
Kathie is a resilient, caring person who has spent her life giving to others, from decades of teaching children to supporting her family through some incredibly tough times. Kathie’s health has faced many challenges, and in 2023, she was officially placed on the kidney transplant list.
Kevin has been living with chronic kidney disease for several years. Despite making significant lifestyle changes and having an incredibly supportive family, his kidney function is declining, and dialysis is becoming a reality in the near future. He’s a loving husband to Amy and father to three kids, and he’s determined to regain the energy and hope that kidney disease has taken from him.
I am advocating for Thuan in his search for a living kidney donor. Thuan means the world to me, and I want to do everything I can to help him get the life-saving transplant he desperately needs.
I am advocating for Steve in his search for a living kidney donor. Steve means the world to me, and I want to do everything I can to help him get the life-saving transplant he desperately needs. Steve has been battling kidney failure since November 2022 when high blood pressure led to a sudden and severe decline in his health. He’s been on dialysis for almost two years now, and though his family, including his daughter Crystal, tried to help, unfortunately, medical factors have prevented them from being able to donate.
Simon has always been a fighter and believes that a kidney transplant is his best hope for a better future. He’s grateful for the possibility of living kidney donation and feels incredibly thankful for any donor willing to step forward.
It’s never easy to ask for help, especially when the request is so deeply personal. Veronica has been battling polycystic kidney disease since birth, and while she managed her condition for many years, her kidney function has rapidly declined over the past few years. Now, Veronica is on dialysis, doing her best to maintain a routine, but facing the daily struggles of fatigue and the uncertainty of her future.