Mary's Kidney Journey

10/20/2024

So true!

10/13/2024

We are so happy to announce that Mary received a donor kidney recently and it is a 100% match. A million thanks to Mary‘s donor. And I am happy to report that he is doing very well.

The transplant recovery has been more complicated for Mary. The transplanted kidney is not yet functioning properly although Mary has been told it can sometimes take time for a transplanted kidney to “wake up“. For the time being, she is still undergoing dialysis. We ask for your prayers so that she is able to get maximum benefit from this new kidney in the near future. She is looking forward to a longer, healthier, freer life where she will not be tethered to a dialysis machine.

On behalf of Mary and her “Mary’s kidney journey “team of friends", we would like to thank you all for following Mary on her journey to find a donor, for encouraging her and keeping her spirits up, and for considering being a donor for Mary. This has been a long journey – sometimes frustrating, sometimes joy – filled, often surprising. We were so often reminded of the kindness of strangers, the willingness of others to help someone in need, and the resiliency of old friendships. As it is said, “No man is an island. No man stands alone”. We learned how true that is!

Now that Mary’s journey has ended, we encourage you to continue to consider kidney donation for others. There are so many people who are struggling to live with kidney failure, while so many of us could change their lives.

10/04/2024

People who are organ donors are so amazing! ❤️

09/24/2024

Beautiful story of giving.

Learn why Sarah, Administrative Director of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Services at Minneapolis Heart Institute, donated a kidney to a stranger and how this act of kindness helped her heal after losing her best friend to kidney failure.

09/04/2024

So far Mary is doing really well on dialysis however it is not a long term solution.

Please consider whether kidney donation is right for you to help Mary Corley Smith. For more information, contact NMlivingdonor@nm.org or 312-695-0828. All inquiries are held in strictest confidence.
You can also complete the following health questionnaire to see if you are a candidate to donate: https://www.nmlivingdonor.org/
Thank you!

08/27/2024

As lot of you know Mary loves animals of all kinds. Mia her doberman spent 12 wonderful years as Mary's constant companion. Mia passed in the last few months. One thing is for sure Mia was lucky to have Mary as her family. Mia was so well behaved, smart, and loved to lean on you to be pet. She was fast when she would run and also loved to cuddle. A lot of people understand the loss of a pet so let's show Mary some love on National Dog day.

Please consider whether kidney donation is right for you to help Mary Corley Smith. For more information, contact NMlivingdonor@nm.org or 312-695-0828. All inquiries are held in strictest confidence.
You can also complete the following health questionnaire to see if you are a candidate to donate: https://www.nmlivingdonor.org/
Thank you!

08/23/2024

Please consider whether kidney donation is right for you to help Mary Corley Smith. For more information, contact NMlivingdonor@nm.org or 312-695-0828. All inquiries are held in strictest confidence.
You can also complete the following health questionnaire to see if you are a candidate to donate: https://www.nmlivingdonor.org/
Thank you!

08/21/2024

Frank sharing how he felt before donating his kidney.

Please consider whether kidney donation is right for you to help Mary Corley Smith. For more information, contact NMlivingdonor@nm.org or 312-695-0828. All inquiries are held in strictest confidence.
You can also complete the following health questionnaire to see if you are a candidate to donate: https://www.nmlivingdonor.org/
Thank you!

08/19/2024

To those who know Mary what are your favorite things about her? Share in the comments.

Please consider whether kidney donation is right for you to help Mary Corley Smith. For more information, contact NMlivingdonor@nm.org or 312-695-0828. All inquiries are held in strictest confidence.
You can also complete the following health questionnaire to see if you are a candidate to donate: https://www.nmlivingdonor.org/
Thank you!

08/17/2024

So many hero's are out there, thank you to everyone who shares Mary's story

Please consider whether kidney donation is right for you to help Mary Corley Smith. For more information, contact NMlivingdonor@nm.org or 312-695-0828. All inquiries are held in strictest confidence.
You can also complete the following health questionnaire to see if you are a candidate to donate: https://www.nmlivingdonor.org/
Thank you!

08/15/2024

A wonderful transplant story

"My sister was my donor. We had lost my brother the year before my transplant and my sister told me that she couldn't lose another sibling and was tested. This took me of a 5 year/3 times a week dialysis treatment. We agreed to let the newspaper do and article and take pictures. I have a picture of my kidney!

I stay involved in the transplant community because I want to keep the awareness of organ donation going. I am so inspired by life!"

-Lynnette Boundy

08/10/2024

Mary is still ever hopeful on getting a kidney donation so her life can improve greatly and her life span would increase dramatically.

Please consider whether kidney donation is right for you to help Mary Corley Smith. For more information, contact NMlivingdonor@nm.org or 312-695-0828. All inquiries are held in strictest confidence.
You can also complete the following health questionnaire to see if you are a candidate to donate: https://www.nmlivingdonor.org/
Thank you!