Living donors save lives. Searching for a liver donor for Mark Slater.

05/31/2026

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04/30/2026

One of many Mark stories

04/29/2026

We’re looking for a one-in-a-million type of person to be a living donor for our beloved Mark. Jill Horwich

04/29/2026

Mark has traveled all over the world, and seen many wondrous sights. But he’s never seen his favorite animal, the manatee. Having been to the west coast of Florida many times, I’ve seen a whole bunch of manatees. I’ve promised Mark that I’d take him to my secret place in the Everglades (ok, it’s not really a secret) to meet some manatees. You can help make Mark’s dream of meeting his “spirit animal” come true by becoming a living liver donor (say that 10 times fast). A lobe of your liver will regenerate in 2 to 3 months, and you’ll be good as new. And it might just enable Mark to realize this dream. Please click on the pinned link or scan the QR code posted earlier on this page, complete the questionnaire, and Northwestern will get back to you regarding next steps. Not in a position to donate? Please share this post widely. Let’s help Mark meet his counterpart in the animal kingdom. Thank you so much.

04/28/2026

Did you know that it's safer to donate a portion of your liver than to donate a kidney? That seems so counterintuitive, doesn't it? The liver is the only internal organ that can regenerate. AND it can be removed in a minimally invasive surgery. That means if you donate a lobe of your liver to a worthy recipient, such as Mark (wink wink), it will replace itself within 2 to 3 months - and you'll be good as new.
If you donate a kidney, it's gone forever. If anything happens to your other kidney, either by injury or disease, someone else will need to donate one of their kidneys to you!
So if you're considering becoming a living donor, please consider donating a lobe of your liver to our beloved friend. You'll be good as new in a couple months, and you'll have given the many people who adore Mark the greatest gift of all: more years with Mark. It's a win win. Please click on the pinned link, complete and submit the questionnaire, and Northwestern will get back to you regarding next steps. Not in a position to donate? Please share widely. Let's find Mark a liver!

04/26/2026

Here are more pics of Huey hanging out with his Uncle Mark.

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

Mark and Jun Macias Johnson arranged a birthday lunch for me. I really want Mark to stick around for many more years. Please click on the pinned link to find out how you can help him do that.