Andrew's Kidney Adventure

08/16/2025

Thrilled to be taking this anniversary trip sans dialysis!

08/11/2025

As Kaylin's family prepares to commemorate what would have been her 16th birthday, they are utilizing this occasion to give back to the community and celebrate other young ladies who are also turning 16 this year. Below is an Amazon wishlist containing items that will contribute to the success of this event. If you wish to purchase anything, please notify me and I will provide the mailing address via private message.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ROWCQ31HSI3A?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMG0ZJjbGNrAwbRjGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeJW2VlC96cIn9n4rMi_oyIjUMi4IvJzgICT4yqOtwmJv6E8gKXJL0jrWNZxA_aem_-d2m2NeTMl0KT0t93iwxdQ

06/03/2025

05/07/2025

A game-changer for kidney transplants is here.
Over 106,000 patients are waiting for a life-saving organ in the U.S.—and 86% need a kidney. Preserving donor kidneys during transport is crucial to giving these patients a second chance.

That’s why we’re excited about a breakthrough at Vanderbilt Health: they’re the first in Tennessee to use the Paragonix KidneyVault, an FDA-approved portable perfusion system that protects kidneys in transit.

Unlike traditional machines, the KidneyVault is compact, air-travel friendly, and keeps kidneys at the perfect temperature for up to 24 hours—no risky ice needed. It also continuously pumps fluid through the kidney and allows real-time monitoring throughout the journey.

Smarter transport. Stronger kidneys. More lives saved.

04/30/2025

Forever grateful to Kaylin. 🧡

Today is Donor Remembrance Day. 💙💚

The donation and transplant community is coming together today to honor and celebrate the donor heroes who have given the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. We are sharing forget-me-not flowers to symbolize that donors and their legacy of generosity will always be remembered.

also honors donor families and serves as a reminder that they are always a part of the Donate Life community.

If you are honoring someone today, let us know below so we can all help recognize and honor these selfless heroes. You can also submit your story at golm.org/connections .

03/23/2025

This is 42. Beyond thankful. 🧡

03/15/2025

Keeping tradition alive. Shaved his head for St. Baldricks in support of childhood cancer research.

02/06/2025

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀!

In 2024, Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) donors increased by a record-breaking 𝟮𝟯.𝟱%! This lifesaving approach, confirmed by cardio-respiratory criteria, continues to transform organ donation and transplantation.

OPOs and the donation community’s commitment to sharing successful practices has helped make this progress possible, giving more individuals a second chance at life.

Sign up to help save lives at golm.org/register. 💙 💚

💻 Thank you to the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations - AOPO for the graphic!

01/12/2025

THANK YOU! 🙏

🌟 Today is International Thank You Day! 🌟

At Gift of Life Michigan, we are grateful every day for the heroes who make organ, eye and tissue donation possible. On this special day, we invite you to take a moment to reflect and express your gratitude.

Your words of thanks can inspire others and honor those who give and support the gift of life. Share your gratitude in the comments or tag someone you want to thank today! 💙

12/31/2024

This family moment is brought to you by Kaylin. Without her and her wonderful family, I'm not sure how we would've managed this trip. We would've had to travel with peritoneal dialysis supplies and adjust our adventures to accommodate a dialysis schedule. Now it's just masks, hand sanitizer & lots of meds on a tight schedule. We are so thankful.🧡🧡🧡

12/26/2024

Merry Christmas! 🧡