“My greatest hope is to receive a kidney transplant, and a living donor would give me the best chance for a long, healthy life.”

Janelle

In Need of a Kidney Donor

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

I have been on the kidney transplant list in Denver, CO for over a year. I’m a proud mom to a wonderful daughter and have been married to my husband for 18 years. As a family, we love golfing, skiing, and spending time in the mountains.

In the fall of 2023, I suddenly became ill and after a long stay in the hospital, I was diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Since then, I’ve been undergoing peritoneal dialysis every night for 9 hours, while continuing full-time with my career. My greatest hope is to receive a kidney transplant, and a living donor would give me the best chance for a long, healthy life, as a kidney from a living donor is more viable than one from a deceased donor.

I am looking for a living donor. I am asking this of both friends and strangers, so that I can have a second chance at life. 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. I hope to continue a lifetime of spending time with my loved ones. 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,

Janelle