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Matt is searching for a living kidney donor (A+ blood type). The transplant list has a 5 + year wait list, so we turned to Facebook for help!

https://livingdonorreg.upmc.com/?fbclid=IwAR0AQVM9LyKN7EGjeRLp-7vcCNuHLRGJJxUx2Fr1e7oYhd9K5yXPKNcoH38

01/21/2024

03/07/2021

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02/13/2021

While we are saddened by one families loss of a loved one we are happy to report that Uncle Johnny has a working kidney!!!

02/12/2021

We got exciting news today for Uncle Johnny!

Hope to update everyone tomorrow!!!

02/04/2021

Some Sam’s Club pharmacies in the Pittsburgh area are now able to offer the COVID-19 vaccine.

08/28/2020

I know this is a page to help find kidneys (and other organs) for loved ones but this is a family friend.

A local father is demanding answers after his daughter disappeared in January.

08/26/2020

OK IM SO DISGUSTED WITH THE SOCIETY TODAY. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO HELP BROOKE GET A KIDNEY FOR ABOUT A MONTH OR TWO. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO RADIO STATIONS, THE LOCAL NEWS PAPER . 1 PERSON HAS GOTTEN BACK TO ME AND THAT WAS FROGGY RADIO. I DONT KNOW THE OUTCOME OF THAT YET BUT IM THANKFUL THAT HE HAD EVEN ACKNOWLEDGED MY MESSAGE UNLIKE OTHERS . I had written previously, HELLO my name is Amanda Grimes. I am reaching out for some help for a friend in DESPERATE need of a kidney . This is from her Facebook plea for help. And the second paragraph is from me with a little about her. Thanks ,In advance if you can kindly help spread the word it would be graciously appreciated.

ONCE AGAIN I AM ASKING FOR A LIVING DONOR, I AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF A KIDNEY.I AM 40 YRS OLD and MOTHER OF A HANDSOME SON! I ALREADY HAD A DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT! I am a warrior ,a cystic fibrosis patient and me and my family would be grateful if u consider to donate! I want to see my son graduate, have children,go to college,get married and live his life!! We are an amazing family who love eachother so please consider it would be life changing!! Thanks so much . (I am ab+ meaning I can recieve any kidney or blood type a or b or ab or o it doesn't matter if positive or negative ) I'm sorry I didnt put that thank u again 4129266193 or 4128969612 God bless you.

Brooke is a Single mom . She was left struggling her whole life to live . She wasn't expected to live to teenage yrs! She gotten Life flighted to presby. Her dad passed away while She was In the ICU for 2 months ,then step down unit for a month . When she got home then fractured her foot from collapsing, Her kidneys failed after surgery. With her being in surgery for 18 hrs plus the rejection meds , now dialysis . Dialysis is something she wants to end! All she wants is to be a good mom ,a normal mom . Not away all the time for dialysis . Its starting to take a toll on her , her body and mind. We just hope someone in their heart can donate. Brooke does not smoke ,drink and has never done drugs. She is a loving mother loyal friend and loves her family!! Just had recently bought a home with her amazing caring boyfriend . Who she wants to see a future with him . Please help ..... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://www.upmc.com/services/transplant/living-donor

Living organ donation is a life-saving procedure, but what's required of someone to become a living kidney or liver donor? Visit UPMC today to learn more.

07/05/2020

Have not posted in a while. Things are going well for Matt, the kidney and Donovan. But don’t forget Uncle Johnny is still in need of a kidney.

KIDNEY FUNCTION!! The right kidney actually sits lower than the left in the body.

06/22/2020

UPMC and VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System partnered to perform VA’s first living-donor liver transplant. Army veteran Timothy Yablonski received a portion of liver from his daughter, Alyssa Last.

“UPMC has a long history of collaboration and support for VA Pittsburgh and its transplant program. We are proud to offer lifesaving liver transplants to veterans both in our region, and across the country,” said Dr. Abhi Humar, chief of transplantation at UPMC. Read more: https://upmc.me/319j2ev

04/24/2020

03/21/2020

Adam Fair in Butler Township needs a kidney transplant.

02/24/2020

The Carolina Hurricanes needed to turn to a 42-year-old zamboni driver to play goalie on Saturday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

02/15/2020

"It was so comforting and fulfilling to know he lives on. It has helped us so much to know he helped save lives."

02/12/2020

Her rare surgery captured world-wide attention and she captured the hearts of people all over the region. Now she's asking for Valentine's Day cards.

02/11/2020

Louann Dausch of Harwick Pennsylvania, has recently taken the brave step to share the medical battle that she and her family are fighting. Louann is currently in stage 5 kidney disease. She is doing dialysis at her home, however NEEDS a donor for a kidney. Louann is O+ blood type. And, positive is how she is going to remain, she and her family have every intention of winning this battle! While Louann and Will navigate this difficult journey, family and friends are given the perfect opportunity to show love and support to the family!!
The biggest wish, hope, prayer or miracle they can ask for is for a donor to be found! I am positive that so many family and friends wish they could help with this but are not a match.
If you’d like to see if you are a match please message the page I can pass information along. Thank you

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Matt’s Story

My name is Jodie and I want to share my brother’s story with you. We are searching for a living donor kidney for my younger brother, Matthew Myers.

Let me tell you a bit about Matt and all I’m asking in return is that you consider his needs and share this page so we can help a young man find a new kidney.

Matt grew up in the Karns City (Pennsylvania) area on a small horse farm with loving parents, Lynne and John, a twin brother, Jacob and me his big sister. Matt loves soccer and played from kindergarten through twelfth grade without ever telling his teammates he was sick. No one ever knew he had a Kidney disease. He also loves Jeeps and anything to do with Jeeps.

He graduated from BC3 the summer of 2017 with an Associate Degree in Manufacturing and Advanced Technology, just after finding out he was in need of a kidney. He loves hanging out with his brother and his friends, and weight lifting. Matt also loves playing with his 2 nieces and 1 nephew, who call him Mackle.

Matt (and Jake) came into this world 10 weeks prematurely and immediately proved to the world they were fighters. As a result of being premature Matt’s kidneys were damaged and he was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of 13. At that time, he was told that one day he’d need to be on the transplant list but that was a long time away, he was only 13 after all. He once again proved to the world that he would fight hard to stay off this list until the summer of 2017. At his yearly exam with his kidney doctor he was informed that he needed to start this whole process of dialysis and to be placed on the kidney transplant list much sooner than he was hoping for.

In early May of 2017, Matt underwent surgery to create a fistula. Once the fistula properly matures, it provides an access to do hemo-dialysis. Matt’s fistula did not mature properly and was not accessible for dialysis. He then had to undergo another procedure in July 2017 to place an emergency temporary neck catheter. This catheter was meant to be a short-term thing (only about 6-8 weeks) just until he got his fistula fixed. However, Matt’s fistula was never able to be fixed and he had to get a second fistula. His second fistula was placed in September of 2017 and never worked right either so he had to move onto plan B which was to start peritoneal dialysis. He had to have yet another surgery to place the PD catheter in his abdominal area while continuing to use to temporary neck catheter.

Matt was placed on the kidney transplant list in July of 2017 with a 5 PLUS YEAR waiting period at just 27 years of age. While he waits he’ll continue to do PD dialysis while he sleeps at night and now twice during the day and I and the rest of our family will continue to advocate for a new kidney for him.

We know the best match for Matt would be a close family member but we are looking into other options as well. The best match would be an identical twin (which Matt has but they will not even consider his brother Jake because he has a disability himself).

A cadaver kidney transplanted will last 7 years for the recipient but a living donor kidney will last 20 years for the recipient.

Anyone interested in becoming a living kidney donor, should please complete the form at https://livingdonorreg.upmc.com/ and a member of the UPMC transplant team will reach out to you.

If you are willing to help Matt in anyway here’s a list of things you can do...

· Like and share this page with your friends

· Read some of the links and info that have been posted about living kidney donation

· Think about becoming a living donor

If you have any questions please email me at mmyersbenefit@gmail.com or leave a message or comment here.

Thank you for your time and all the likes and shares.

Please help us to find Matt a living donor kidney!!!

Jodie