Paul-LOOKING FOR liver DONOR BLOOD TYPE O+, O-

"I CANNOT EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE ENOUGH FOR EVEN CONSIDERING SUCH A SELFLESS AND COURAGEOUS ACT OF KINDNESS."- PAUL— POTENTIAL LIVER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT

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

I have an autoimmune liver disease called Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) which has led to end-stage liver disease. I am experiencing frequent bouts of cholangitis and more recently, complications from ascites and esophageal varices have required hospitalization. 

Before my diagnosis, I had a long career in the energy industry advocating for cleaner and more sustainable energy. Outside of work, I have enjoyed spending time in nature and volunteering. Mountain climbing, hiking, and planning long-term gardens are some of my most enjoyed activities. I spend my time with my family—my wife, four children, and two grandchildren.

At this stage in my life, I had hoped to begin to enjoy my retirement with my wife. I had thought about teaching economics to college students, writing more poetry, and turning to my stamp collection.  I may still get a chance to do those things, but they are secondary to the idea of having more time to spend with the people that I love.

One of my children is coming of age and I hope to be there to support them as they begin to make their way in the world. Another will be married soon, and I want to share in this special occasion.  My grandchildren are in preschool and I want to learn who they are as their personalities emerge.

To Become My Living Donor:

STEP 1

Please fill out the questionnaire linked below for my transplant center if you would like to be tested to become my donor. You will need my name: Paul Feldman and my DOB: 03/19/1950. ALL MEDICAL COSTS ARE PAID BY MY INSURANCE!

Living Donor Screening Questionnaire 

STEP 2

Please take a few minutes to join our confidential database so we can send you updates and resources.

Join Potential Living Donor Database
The median survival time of patients with decompensated cirrhosis like myself is two years without transplantation. My doctor has advised that a living donor is the best option at this time as it will increase the likelihood that I will receive transplantation before I become sicker, or complications limit my ability to receive a liver. It is humbling and almost inconceivable to ask for such a blessing, but a donor transplant is the only way to save my life. 

Living donor transplants generally have better outcomes and can be arranged at a time convenient for both parties. No waiting and wondering while my body continues to weaken. More so, this surgery is covered for both the donor and the recipient under my health insurance!

If you have any questions or concerns about the living donation process in any aspect, please sign up for the American Transplant Foundation's Potential Living Donor Database and we can provide you with any resources you may need, including speaking with a living organ donor directly.
I would appreciate you sharing this information with anyone that you know who might be interested or a match. 
Thank you so much for your consideration!

Paul
This program is completely free to those on the transplant waitlist. If you can't save a life by becoming a living organ donor, you can also support this lifesaving initiative by making a financial donation in Paul's honor here.