The wait for a kidney transplant feels like an endless cycle of fear and uncertainty. I’ve been living with chronic kidney disease for over two decades, and now that I’m on dialysis, every day feels like a challenge. Dialysis takes up so much of my time—my evenings are spent hooked up to machines, leaving little energy for the things I love, especially spending quality time with my two young sons.
What makes this wait so hard is knowing there’s so much that’s out of my control. The waitlist for a deceased donor could take years, and in the meantime, my health is steadily declining. It’s a constant reminder that my future is uncertain, and I can’t keep up with my family the way I want to.
But there’s still hope. The chance of finding a living kidney donor brings me hope every day. A living donor means a faster transplant, better outcomes, and the possibility of feeling like myself again—of being there for my kids, my wife, and my work. I want to return to being the dad and husband I know I can be.
If you or someone you know is willing to consider donating a kidney, please visit: https://giftworksuuh.com/simonl/. Your generosity can change my life.
The wait is tough, but with hope, I know there’s still a chance for me to live again.
