“I am a kind, decent, and warm individual who will deeply care for and treasure such a gift of life.”

Brian

In Need of a Kidney Donor

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My name is Brian, and I am asking for your help to save my life.

I find joy in the simple things—hiking, woodworking, brewing kombucha, traveling, and cooking for my family. I also love living close to the land and working on farms. Before my mother’s recent passing, she left me a piece of land that I hope to one day develop and care for in her memory.

Although I have kidney disease, I work hard to stay as healthy and active as possible. I exercise every day, rarely live with pain, and continue to maintain an active lifestyle. Kidney disease can be a silent illness, and while I may appear healthy on the outside, I face its effects every day. I look forward to the chance to live with renewed energy, better health, and the freedom to fully enjoy life again.

Even though I do my best to stay active, this disease has changed my life. Because of my kidney function and the overwhelming fatigue caused by both my condition and the medications I take to manage my blood pressure and cholesterol, I am not able to work consistently. I look forward to the day when I have the strength and health to build a more stable future.

The hardest part of waiting for a kidney transplant is the emotional weight of not knowing what lies ahead. I think about how close I may be to needing dialysis, just as my father and other members of my family did. What makes this journey especially difficult is that I was once a living kidney donor myself. In 1997, I donated one of my kidneys to my father. I believed I was giving him a better future while taking good care of my own health, and I never imagined that one day I would be the person in need of a lifesaving kidney. I am a kind, decent, and warm individual who will deeply care for and treasure such a gift of life.

I am looking for a living donor. I am asking this of both friends and strangers, because I have no immediate family that is able to donate. Living donor transplants generally have better outcomes and can be arranged at a time convenient for both parties. I am compatible with any Type O blood type. Even if you do not have the same blood type, you can donate as part of a paired exchange program.

The most difficult part of waiting for a transplant is not knowing what the future holds. After a transplant, I dream of taking a cruise, dancing every day without limitations, and finally learning how to swim. The first step is to contact my transplant center using the information in the box above. The entire process is strictly confidential and medical costs are covered by my insurance. 

Please review existing Living Donor Benefits/Rights to determine which apply to you.

Thank you for considering saving my life.  

With deep gratitude,

Brian