Kidney4Ben

04/29/2026

Hey everyone,

I wanted to say this properly. I'm taking a small step back.

But this isn’t the end. Not even close.

This is not a goodbye.

It’s just me taking a pause so I can come back stronger. 🙏

04/24/2026

I know this one’s LONG, but if you’re part of the CKD community, I hope this hits home.

Rating my daily medicines because at this point… they deserve reviews more than restaurants do!

Some are decent, some straight up feel like punishment.

If you’ve ever stared at a handful of pills, wondering “why me?”
This one’s for you.

Comment your first experience with these medicines. I know I can’t be the only one who’s felt this way.👇

04/16/2026

This May, I’m showing up for something that truly matters ⛳

I’m volunteering at the 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament by the Children's Organ Transplant Society on 14th May, and I’d love for you to join me.

It’s more than just a game; it’s about coming together for an incredible cause and making a real difference in young lives.

If you’ve been thinking about doing something meaningful, this is it.

Register using the link below 👇
https://www.childrensots.org/golf

Let’s show up, play, and give back together. 💙

04/06/2026

🚨6 silent signs your kidneys are failing!
The scary part?
Most people don’t notice them until it’s too late.

Your body does warn you, just very quietly.
Don’t ignore this. Save this.

It could help you or someone you love. 💙

03/20/2026

Most people don’t step forward to become kidney donors.
Not because they don’t care, but because they’ve been told the wrong things.

This post is here to change that.

There are so many myths around kidney donation that it’s unsafe, that your life changes forever, or that you need to be a perfect match.

The truth is far more hopeful. Healthy individuals can live completely normal lives with one kidney, and modern medicine has made the process safer than ever.

I am currently searching for a living donor.
Time matters. Awareness matters. You matter.

👉 If you’ve ever even considered helping, or want to learn more: Comment below or send a message.

And if you can’t donate, sharing this post could reach someone who can.

Let’s replace fear with facts. ❤️

03/17/2026

To my future kidney donor,

I don’t know who you are yet, but your kindness would change my life forever. A gift like that is beyond words, and I promise to live every day honouring the sacrifice you made.

If you feel called to help me in my journey, comment below and I’ll reach out to you. ❤️

03/09/2026

I didn’t expect kidney health to become part of my story… but it did.

On June 1st, I’m walking with the Kidney Foundation of Canada, and I don’t want to walk alone.

Walk with me. Bring your friends. Bring your family.
Let’s show up. Let’s get loud. Let’s raise awareness for something that affects more people than we realize.

Here’s the link to register: https://kidneywalk.ca/

(And yes… the socks are pretty amazing 🧦💚)

03/05/2026

March is National Kidney Awareness Month. I never thought kidney health would become such a big part of my story, but here we are.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: Don’t wait. Get tested. Ask questions. Advocate for your health.

Your life is worth it. Let’s all spread awareness, start conversations, and remind each other that our health matters. 💚

02/27/2026

There’s something powerful about people who don’t have to care… but choose to anyway. 💙

In one of the hardest seasons of my life, strangers showed up with messages, encouragement, prayers, research, donations, and hope.

Some I’ve never met.
Some I may never meet.
But every single one made this journey better.

This is my thank you. 🤍

Note: These messages were originally posted publicly on my Reddit post. I haven’t sought individual permission to reshare them, but I share them with gratitude and respect.

02/25/2026

Your kidneys won’t warn you… until it’s almost too late. 🚨

CKD has 5 stages, and most people don’t feel a thing in the early ones.
Swipe to see the signs, know your stage, and protect your future. 💙

If you or someone you love has CKD, this is a MUST-READ.
And if you’d like to be my HERO, or see if you might be eligible to begin the kidney donation process, you can start here: 👉 https://beacons.ai/kidney4ben

You can also contact the Vancouver General Hospital Living Donor Kidney Program directly:
📞 604-875-5182
📧 kidneydonornurse@vch.ca

My Transplant ID is 28155. Please feel free to share it with anyone who may be willing to help. Every single action, share, or inquiry truly makes a difference. 🙏

02/18/2026

Could science finally end the ‘blood type barrier in kidney donation’?

I’ve been following some incredible news coming out of UBC recently. Researchers right here in BC have developed a way to use enzymes to strip blood type markers from kidneys, essentially creating a Universal Kidney.

As someone waiting for a match, this feels like a total game-changer. We already have the Paired Kidney Donation program, which is an amazing way for incompatible donors and recipients to help each other.

But a truly universal kidney? That would change the entire landscape of transplantation forever.

However, while I'm cheering on these local scientists, I’m also mindful of the timeline. Research like this is the miracle of tomorrow, but my need for a donor is the reality of right now.

I am so hopeful for the future of medicine, but breakthroughs take years to reach the clinic. For patients like me, a living donor is still the most immediate and effective path to a healthy life. We don't have to wait for the future when we have the power to help each other today.

Share this with someone who's looking for a donor. These breakthroughs give me hope, but a living donor gives me a future. It’s a strange place to be - balanced between the miracle of tomorrow and the reality of right now.

🔗 Read more about the UBC breakthrough here: https://news.ubc.ca/2025/10/universal-organ-transplant/

If you want to help me find my donor, here are my details 👇
📍 VGH Living Donor Program: 604-875-5182
🆔 My Transplant ID: 28155

What do you guys think? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this in the comments below!

UBC-developed enzymes successfully converted a kidney to universal type O for transplant, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations.