Afsana Lallani needs a living liver donor

Afsana Lallani needs a living liver donor Afsana Lallani needs a living liver donor with blood type O+, O-, A+ or A- to donate in Toronto.

03/28/2025

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Kiranpreet Jassal, also known as Kiran, aged 37, from Brampton, ON, is suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is now searching for a living donor so she can undergo a kidney transplant and avoid dialysis, saving her life.
Kiran is looking for a living kidney donor with blood type A+, A-, O+ or O- to donate at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre, Charlton Campus in Hamilton.
While we are born with two kidneys, a healthy person can live a normal, healthy life with just one. Kiran needs a donor who is 18 or older. There is no upper age limit.
Unfortunately, there are not enough organs for everyone who needs them. If a living donor steps forward to donate to Kiran, she will not have to undergo dialysis or live in fear of dying and avoid being on the transplant waitlist for a deceased donor. If listed, a living donor could still save her. If a living donor steps forward to donate to Kiran, she’ll get off the list for a deceased donor, and everyone behind her will move up by one. The living donor will save two lives!
The criteria for living organ donors are different than for blood donors. If you are not eligible to donate blood, you may still be able to be a living donor. The kidney is an incredible organ; you can live a healthy, happy life with only one kidney! This surgery is more common than you might think and is very successful.

ABOUT KIRANPREET:
Kiran, age 37, is a loving wife and mother in Brampton, Ontario, takes great pride in raising her young daughter, who fills their home with laughter, song, and dance. She longs to join every moment with her, but her body often won’t let her. Some days, she’s too weak to play or even get out of bed to take her daughter to school, leaving her heart heavy with guilt. Still, she cherishes the moments she can share, knowing how much they mean to both of them.
Kiran has been navigating the complexities of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, which eventually led to chronic kidney disease. With only 12% kidney function remaining, she faces daily struggles with exhaustion, pain, swelling, loss of appetite, insomnia, and fluctuating blood pressure. Simple tasks, like making dinner or getting out of bed, have become increasingly difficult. Some days, she finds herself too weak to stand in the shower or even disoriented to the point of getting lost. Managing her condition mentally and emotionally has become just as challenging as the physical toll, leaving her feeling drained and overwhelmed.
Despite her struggles, Kiran tries to maintain normalcy for her family—taking walks, joining her daughter in crafts, and managing household duties as best she can. However, as her condition worsens and dialysis becomes more plausible, she made the difficult decision to move back in with her parents at the end of March for added support.
Kiran is learning to prioritize her well-being, determined to create lasting memories with her family after having to leave her job due to her health impacts. A living kidney donor is vital for a life-saving transplant, offering her a pain-free, healthy, and happier life.
Most importantly, this life-saving gift would allow Kiranpreet to continue being a mother, raising her child, and watching her flourish. In turn, this will also save her daughter from a lifetime of loss, sorrow, and grief without her Mom by her side.

How to Help:
Consider donating one of your kidneys if you are 18 years and older, blood type A+, A-, O+ or O- and are in good health without a history of diabetes, cancer, kidney or heart disease.
If you’d like to generously apply to give Kiranpreet Jassal the gift of life, please submit the online donor health history application form at:https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/kidney-urinary-services/living-kidney-donor-program/living-donor-program_questionare-and-consents.pdf
The form asks for the recipient’s full name to direct your donation. Here, you would indicate Kiranpreet Jassal. Once the form is completed, it must be submitted to St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre by mail or email: livingdonors@stjoes.ca. For questions, call: 905-522-1155 ext. 33161. For more information, visit their website: https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/kidney-urinary-services/living-kidney-donor-program
Kiran’s OHIP covers the testing, surgery, and hospital stay. For expenses like travel, food, accommodation income replacement and companion expenses, there is a reimbursement program through Trillium Gift of Life called ‘PRELOD’. Even if you get part-way through the screening process and change your mind or aren’t accepted, expenses would be reimbursed. You can also submit receipts throughout the process and don’t need to wait until after the surgery. Learn more about PRELOD: https://www.giftoflife.on.ca/en/transplant.htm
PRELOD Application form:https://www.giftoflife.on.ca/resources/pdf/transplant/Post_April_1_2023_PRELOD_Application_Form.pdf

Please share and consider donating to Kiranpreet Jassal. By undergoing testing to determine if you could be a kidney donor, you would offer the gift of life while alleviating the burden on her family, improving Kiran’s quality of life. We will need someone brave and generous. Thank you so much to anyone who applies and spreads the word. We are all deeply grateful to you.

- Kiranpreet & Campaign Team

11/07/2024

We have great news to share!
Michelle Seguin has found a living kidney donor match!

We are so excited to be able to announce this special moment for Michelle. She is so grateful to everyone who has read and shared her appeal for a new kidney. Her donor has undergone all the necessary clinical evaluations and is ready to offer Michelle her gift of life. Michelle has another month of appointments, tests and preparations before the surgery date is confirmed.

However, knowing that she now has a living donor fills her with strength and hope that her health will soon improve, allowing her to return to a better quality of life in 2025. Michelle and her family's hearts are full of joy and gratitude.

We will keep you posted on the progress towards Michelle’s transplant date once it gets confirmed.

Organ donation is a life-saving measure that can change someone’s life course. If you expressed interest in donating, we sincerely thank you and hope that you still consider donating to someone else in need by contacting donation centres like St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre at www.stjoes.ca/livingdonorquestionnaire or UHN Centre for Living Organ Donation.

With immense appreciation,
Michelle Seguin & The Campaign Team

10/22/2024

“I was dying and in need of a transplant to survive, or I’d soon be palliative.”

When Afsana Lallani was diagnosed with primary schlerosing cholangitis at just 16 years old, it was hard for her to imagine one day asking a stranger to endure the pain, risk, and recovery associated with a living

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Read Afsana's story here: https://www.patientvoice.io/shorts/life-after-transplant-afsana

09/23/2024

*A Message from Navjot Sohi: Please Share*

Living organ donation is important to me because it holds the power to save my life, freeing me from dialysis, and giving me a better quality of life, and the chance to live longer. For donors, it’s deeply rewarding, knowing they’ve made a profound difference in someone’s life by helping them regain their health.

I daydream about being myself again - always outgoing, full of energy, upbeat, and social. I often tell my friends “I can’t wait until you see me after I get a new kidney, I’ll be so much better”. It’s been a struggle because I tire easily and feel bad when my friends adjust or compromise for me. One of my favourite activities is sunset walks and pictures of the sky, but I couldn’t do that this summer because I felt too drained.

I’m looking forward to getting back to my daily walks, exploring, enjoying meals with friends without feeling full after just a few bites, enjoying nights out in the city, having more energy, and feeling healthy overall. I’m just excited for everything honestly! Despite the challenges, this phase of my life taught me the importance of rest and relaxation, and plan to continue prioritizing them post-transplant for my mental and physical health.

Please continue to like, share, and follow my journey! Thank you to anyone who has applied or helped spread the word. If you or someone you know is aged 18-60, in good health, has blood type B+, B-, O+ or O-, and is interested in becoming a living kidney donor in Toronto Canada, complete the 11-page health history form below. You'll need the recipient's name (Navjot Sohi) and birthdate (Oct. 14, 1996). Then, submit the form to Toronto General Hospital via email, mail, or fax (details on the last page): https://www.uhnlivingdonor.ca

Thank you,
Navjot & Campaign Team

07/18/2024

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Navjot Sohi, known as Navi, age 27, from Brampton, ON, has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is now in search of a living donor for a kidney transplant to avoid dialysis and save her life. Navjot is looking for a living kidney donor with blood type B+, B-, O+ or O- to donate at Toronto General Hospital.

Unfortunately, there aren’t enough organs for everyone who needs them. While we are born with two kidneys, a healthy person can live a normal, healthy life with just one. Navjot needs a donor who is between 18-60. The donor doesn’t need to be a relative or of the same ethnicity, just a healthy person.

The criteria for living organ donors are different than for blood donors. If you aren’t eligible to donate blood, you may still be eligible to be an organ donor. The kidney is an incredible organ; you can live a healthy, happy life with only one kidney! This surgery is more common than you may think and is very successful.

About Navjot:
Navi, 27, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease at a young age, having been born with only one kidney. At age 9, she moved to Brampton with her siblings and parents. Soon after, she became sick, got an infection, and underwent surgery. Despite this, Navi returned to school and spent time with family. However, her life became harder than her peers, as she had to avoid anyone sick with a common cold or face a month-long hospital stay. She couldn’t even go out for recess with her friends at school!

Navi’s kidney symptoms, such as extreme exhaustion, body aches, fluid retention, frequent and urgent need to urinate, extreme itch, altered taste buds, and a higher risk of infections, progressively worsened until she went into stage 5 chronic kidney disease, known as kidney failure.

Navi graduated from York University, determined to work in healthcare as an analyst. She says, “I have a demanding job with long hours that easily drains my energy. I love my job, I love staying busy, but it's getting harder as I get sicker.” In her free time, Navi finds comfort with family and friends, in therapy, and reading mystery novels.

Navi began her donor search on Instagram () over two years ago, aware of her future challenges. Unfortunately, none of the potential donors were a match. Despite her illness, she isn’t ready to give up. Navi turned to social media again, using Instagram and Facebook, knowing her kidney function decreased.

Navi is grateful for all the support, which gives her hope of finding a match. She says, “Believing things will work out has kept me grounded and positive. I try not to let my circumstances occupy my mind completely.” Navi often dreams of returning to full health, enjoying her favourite activities, and feeling her happiest and most energetic self again.
Please consider the “gift of life” by getting tested to see if you are a suitable candidate to donate a kidney.

Learn more and apply to be Navjot’s Donor:
Kidney transplants are performed at the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN, Toronto General Hospital. To learn more about living kidney donation and how to apply to be Navjot’s donor, please visit: https://www.uhn.ca/Transplant/Living_Donor_Program/Pages/living_kidney_donor.aspx

Potential donors can apply by completing the 11-page health history form below. It asks for the recipient’s full name (Navjot Sohi) and date of birth (Oct. 14, 1996). Once the form is completed, it must be submitted to Toronto General Hospital by email, mail, or fax, located on the last page of the form: https://www.uhnlivingdonor.ca

The Living Kidney Donor Program will contact applicants about next steps. Candidates go through a comprehensive assessment to ensure they’re healthy enough to donate. Donor testing is done in Toronto, but potential donors can do some of the testing at local labs in your hometown.

Financial:
OHIP covers the testing, surgery, and hospital stay. For expenses like travel, food, accommodation and income replacement, there’s the Trillium Gift of Life Network reimbursement program for up to $5,500. They will reimburse expenses even if you get part-way through testing and change your mind or aren’t accepted. You can also submit receipts for reimbursement throughout the process and don’t need to wait until after the surgery. Visit: https://www.giftoflife.on.ca/en/transplant.htm...
Brocher: https://www.giftoflife.on.ca/.../PRELOD_Brochure_April...
Application: https://www.giftoflife.on.ca/.../Post_April_1_2023_PRELOD...

If you’d like to ask the experts questions about becoming an organ donor, contact the Centre for Living Organ Donation at UHN:
Phone #: (416) 340-5400
Email: livingorgandonation@uhn.ca

The UHN Centre for Living Donation hosts monthly online information sessions for Potential Living Kidney Donors. The next ones are on Tuesday, August 6th, 12-1 pm and September 3rd, 12-1 pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/information-for-potential-living-kidney-donors-tickets-803413470317?aff=erelpanelorg

Please share with anyone who might be willing to help. We will need someone brave and generous to give the gift of life. Thank you to anyone who applies and spreads the word. We are deeply grateful to you.

- Navjot & Campaign Team

06/14/2024

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Some of you may already know Lisa Fen (second on the left in photo) has primary biliary cholangitis, a rare autoimmune liver disease, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, causing cirrhosis. Her liver is so sick that she’s now on the transplant list. She needs a liver from a living or deceased donor. Lisa’s medical team is encouraging her to find a living liver donor with blood type O+ or O- to donate at Toronto General Hospital. In Lisa’s case, a height of 5’4 to 5’8 or more is ideal.

A healthy person (no diabetes, cancer, kidney or heart disease) can donate a part of their liver as long as they are between 18 and 60 years old with the right blood type O+ or O-. The donor does not need to be a relative or of the same ethnicity (that matters for stem cells, not organs).
The criteria for living organ donors are different than for blood donors. If you are not eligible to donate blood, you may still be able to be a living donor.
The liver is an incredible organ; the donors will grow back in 2-3 months (6 weeks)! This surgery is more common than you might think - more than 1,000 living liver donor surgeries have been performed in Ontario at Toronto General Hospital alone. The survival rate for donors is 100%. All donors have returned to a regular lifestyle with no restrictions.
Unfortunately, there are not enough organs for everyone who needs them. Today, in Ontario, over 1,500 people are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. This is their only treatment option, and every 3 days someone will die because they did not get their transplant in time.
Upon finding a living donor, Lisa will be removed from the deceased donor list and everyone else eagerly waiting for a liver will move up one spot. The living donor will be saving TWO lives: Lisa’s and the person behind her on the waiting list!

About Lisa:
Lisa, age 59, from Thornhill, ON, has been battling liver disease for the past 10 years. She lives with her sister, who lovingly prepares her meals, and one of her sons, who's her primary caretaker. Although Lisa has her own apartment, her declining health makes it difficult for her to live independently. Lisa has always shown immense love and devotion to her family, having cared for her aging parents until their passing and raising her children with complete dedication. She has also maintained close, loving relationships with her nieces and nephews.
Lisa’s symptoms, including pain, extreme fatigue, brain fog, memory troubles, nausea, decreased appetite, and swelling in her legs from fluid retention, have progressively worsened, leading to liver failure. Recently, her condition has deteriorated to the point where she can no longer enjoy simple pleasures such as cooking, walking, visiting friends, or engaging in creative activities. Most of her time is now spent resting, with rare moments of feeling well enough to spend time with her family or sit outside.
Unable to work, Lisa previously ran a well-known cards and gift store on Queen Street in downtown Toronto. Despite her health challenges, she remains a devoted mother and a loving presence in the lives of her family and friends. Lisa dreams of regaining her health and returning to the activities that bring her joy, especially spending time with friends and family.
Lisa’s niece, Laura, has taken on the responsibility of searching for a donor, as Lisa’s health prevents her from doing so herself. Laura shares this heartfelt plea:
"As her niece, I am sincerely appealing for your help in spreading the word to find a suitable liver donor for Lisa. Please share this message as widely as possible. The hope is that someone, somewhere, will respond to this urgent need and give Lisa a chance at a new life. We dream of our kids growing up with their caring and loving auntie. Thank you."
We encourage everyone to help spread the word about Lisa’s urgent need for a liver donor. Please consider giving the “gift of life” by getting tested to see if you are a suitable candidate to donate a piece of your liver.

Learn more and apply to be Lisa’s Donor:
Liver transplants are performed at the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN, Toronto General Hospital. To learn more about living liver donation and how to apply to be Lisa’s donor, please visit:
Website: https://www.uhn.ca/Transplant/Living_Donor_Program/Pages/living_liver_donor.aspx

Donor Application:
Potential donors can apply by completing the 11-page health history form below. The form asks for the recipient’s full name (Lisa Fen) and date of birth (May 8th, 1965). Once the form is completed, it must be submitted to Toronto General Hospital by email, mail, or fax, located on the last page of the form for your convenience.
Form/Application: https://www.uhnlivingdonor.ca
The Living Liver Donor Program will contact applicants about next steps. Candidates go through a comprehensive assessment to ensure they are healthy enough to donate. Donor testing is typically done in Toronto, but potential donors can do much of the testing at local labs in your hometown.

Financial:
OHIP covers the testing, surgery, and hospital stay. For expenses like travel, food, accommodation and income replacement, there is a reimbursement program through Trillium Gift of Life Network for up to $5,500. They will reimburse expenses even if you get part-way through the screening process and change your mind or aren’t accepted. You can also submit receipts for reimbursement throughout the process and don’t need to wait until after the surgery. Visit: https://www.giftoflife.on.ca/en/transplant.htm
Brocher:https://www.giftoflife.on.ca/resources/pdf/transplant/PRELOD_Brochure_April_2023.pdf
Application:https://www.giftoflife.on.ca/resources/pdf/transplant/Post_April_1_2023_PRELOD_Application_Form.pdf

If you’d like to ask the experts questions about becoming a living liver donor, contact the Centre for Living Organ Donation at UHN:
Phone #: (416) 340-4800 ext. 6581
Email: livingdonorliver@uhn.ca

The UHN Centre for Living Donation hosts a monthly online information session for Potential Living Liver Donors. The next ones are on Tuesday, June 25, 12-1 pm, then July 23rd, 12-1 pm: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/information-for-potential-living-liver-donors-tickets-104537544610?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1eyPVcC5b-Ri5p9sfuvVASTCRH6vzX1bZ3Oh420lAwpd5qi5zt_mxT7cw_aem_Ab0t33Z73kFqJ5rFXvo4rR_0HgcJ7mahayO2PN8GdnkWpFrClerfgROPWTA3ObNZbEv351Mot8k8orWl9tCjb8q0

Please share this with anyone you know who might be willing to help. We will need someone brave and generous to give the gift of life. After all, Great Actions Leave a Mark! Thank you so much to anyone who applies and spreads the word. We are all deeply grateful to you.
- Lisa & Family & Campaign Team

05/22/2024

This webinar is all about steps and support in finding a living liver donor. Candice Coghlan speaks about the steps on how to share your story, speak to your...

05/02/2024

🙋🏽 Join us on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00ET as we partner with UHN’s Ajmera Transplant Centre for this insightful webinar about how to find a living liver donor.

This session will focus on what to do if you’re in need of a living organ donation and the steps you can take to help find a suitable match for you. Tune in to hear from the Ajmera Transplant Centre’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, Candice Coghlan, and our patient speaker, Afsana Lallani, an organ donation recipient.

Register today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Uzx0AH

04/30/2024

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Michelle Seguin, aged 60, from Cambridge, ON, is suffering from polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and is now in search of a living donor for a kidney transplant to avoid dialysis and save her life.

Michelle is looking for a living kidney donor with blood type A+, A-, O+ or O- to donate at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre, Charlton Campus in Hamilton.

While we are born with two kidneys, a healthy person can live a normal, healthy life with just one. Michelle needs a donor who is 18 or older. There is no upper age limit. Thanks to the National Kidney Paired Donation Program, a donor does not need to be the same blood type. The donor does not need to be a relative or of the same ethnicity (that matters for stem cells, not organs); just a healthy person.

Michelle is on the waiting list for a deceased donor. Unfortunately, there are not enough organs for everyone who needs them. If a living donor steps forward to donate to Michelle, she’ll get off the list for a deceased donor and everyone behind her will move up by one. The living donor will save two lives!

The criteria for living organ donors are different than for blood donors. If you are not eligible to donate blood, you may still be able to be a living donor. The kidney is an incredible organ; you can live a healthy, happy life with only one kidney! This surgery is more common than you might think and is very successful.

ABOUT MICHELLE:
Michelle underwent surgery to remove one of her kidneys years ago, leaving her with just one kidney, that is currently functioning at 11-15% capacity. Now, she faces a very high risk of total loss of her remaining kidney, impacting her quality of life. She has many other cysts throughout her body that have caused Michelle other health complications and limitations, making every day an uphill battle.

Michelle lives with her husband, Rich, and her precious dog, Pebbles, who serves as her security blanket. While she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, recent struggles with symptoms of kidney failure such as fatigue, itch, and anxiety, have impacted her ability to maintain her daily routines and social time. Michelle and her husband are fearful about her future as they navigate this challenging journey.

As a self-employed entrepreneur, running her own residential cleaning business, Michelle takes pride in delivering an immaculate clean home to her clientele. However, her current health situation has put a strain on her physical strength and stamina, leaving her unable to continue her work. With her livelihood tied to her cleaning business, Michelle needs to return to a healthier state where she can resume contributing to her family’s financial well-being. Although she is not able to retire yet, she looks forward to travelling with her husband in the future.

Having the chance to receive a kidney transplant will prolong Michelle’s life, improve her quality of life, and help her fulfill her retirement dreams.

As Michelle confronts her illness and kidney failure, the unwavering support and bond within her family serves as an anchor. She maintains hope and prays for strength to persevere until a suitable donor match is found.

We are on a quest to find Michelle a kidney donor. Here’s how you can help:

Consider donating one of your kidneys if you are 18 years and older, blood type A+, A-, O+ or O- and are in good health without a history of diabetes, cancer, kidney or heart disease.

If you’d like to generously apply to give Michelle the gift of life, please submit the online donor health history application form at
https://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/kidney-urinary-services/living-kidney-donor-program The form asks for the recipient’s full name to direct your donation. Here, you would indicate Michelle Seguin. Once the form is completed, it must be submitted to St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre by emailing livingdonors@stjoes.ca For more information, call 905-522-1155 ext. 32156.

Michelle’s OHIP covers the testing, surgery, and hospital stay. For expenses like travel, food, accommodation income replacement and companion expenses, there is a reimbursement program through Trillium Gift of Life. Even if you get part-way through the screening process and change your mind or aren’t accepted, expenses would be reimbursed. You can also submit receipts throughout the process and don’t need to wait until after the surgery. Visit www.giftoflife.on.ca for more information.

Please share and consider donating to Michelle. By undergoing testing to determine if you could be a kidney donor, you would offer the gift of life while alleviating the burden on her family and improve Michelle’s quality of life. We will need someone brave and generous. Thank you so much to anyone who applies and spreads the word. We are all deeply grateful to you.

Michelle Seguin, her family and campaign team

03/09/2024

Hi Everyone,
I want to share an update about my life navigating nephronophthisis kidney disease over the past few months. I'm grateful for the consistency in my health, with no changes in my symptoms. However, my kidney function test has been fluctuating, as it decreased a few months ago. Luckily, it bounced back up to 32%, which is a relief for my family and me. As my kidney deteriorates until it hits 25-20% kidney function, I will need further appointments and procedures and, eventually, dialysis. For now, I'm continuing to be seen by my nephrologist regularly to monitor my kidney progression. After my latest appointment, I learned that my current health, despite its severity, is typical for the stage of kidney disease I'm experiencing. However, I will still need a living kidney donor for transplant upon complete organ failure. That's why preparations for transplant in the future are underway, with additional testing by the transplant clinic to assess my rare blood type 'Para Bombay.'
Currently, I have been living with chronic symptoms like polyuria (excess urine production), polydipsia (excess water consumption), and fatigue, which have become part of my everyday life, forcing me to grow accustomed. Personally, the most bothersome symptom is fatigue, stemming from anemia. My kidneys lack functioning and cannot make enough protein vital for making red blood cells, causing anemia. As a result, my anemia causes fatigue and shortness of breath, making daily activities hard without enough oxygen to support my muscles. Luckily, I'm getting iron infusions to increase the oxygen circulating in my blood, alleviating the fatigue and boosting my energy levels.
Besides managing my health and being busy in school, I've dedicated my free time to planning a summer trip to Italy. Even though the planning process hasn't been as smooth as I envisioned it so far, with so many things to accomplish in such a short timeframe, I'm very excited to go on the trip. I've also enjoyed spending time with extended family after prayer and meeting up with my cousins on weekends, as it comforts me during these crucial times. I'm hopeful that my health struggles and burdens will be relieved upon finding a suitable donor with blood type 'Para Bombay,' and I thank you for the continued support and empathy extended to me throughout my health journey.

- Sana & Campaign Team

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