Steven Geer's Kidney Quest

04/13/2026

You + Me + Science = A Successful Kidney Transplant!

Hi! I’m Steven Geer from Steamboat Springs, and I’m looking for a "Teammate" to help me retire from my part-time job: Dialysis.

Most people think finding a kidney match is like winning the lottery..rare and nearly impossible. But thanks to modern science (and some very smart people at the National Kidney Registry), there are actually three ways you can help me get back to not dying:

Option 1: The "Direct Hit" (Direct Match)
We happen to have the same blood type and biology (type O). You donate, I receive, and we celebrate. Simple, classic, legendary!

Option 2: The "Great Swap" (Paired Exchange)
Maybe we aren't a match? No problem. You donate to a stranger who is a match for you, and in return, their donor gives a kidney to me. It’s a win-win-win!

Option 3: The "Magic Coupon" (The Voucher)
This is the coolest one. You donate on your schedule to anyone in the national pool. In return, I get a "Priority Voucher." When I’m ready for surgery, I go to the top of the list for a perfect match. You save two lives at once!

The "Fine Print" (The Good Kind):
💰 Cost to you: $0. (My insurance covers everything).

🛡️ Protection: Donor Shield covers your lost wages and travel.

🏥 Experts: We’re backed by the amazing team at UCHealth Anschutz.

If you’re healthy and a little bit curious, checking out the info takes 5 minutes and carries zero commitment.

Ready to see which "Option" fits you? Start here:
🔗 https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now
Recipient: Steven Geer (1/26/1974)

PLEASE SHARE! Even if it’s not for you, your share might reach the one person who’s been looking for a way to change a life. ❤️

04/04/2026

Help Steven get back to what matters most!

Finding a kidney match can be a long and difficult road, but there is a way to speed up the process for Steven. Through the NKR Standard Voucher Program, you can help even if you aren't a direct match for him.

When you donate to a patient in need within National Kidney Register, you "unlock" a voucher for Steven. This gives him priority for a future living donor kidney, often leading to a much faster transplant and a quicker recovery.

It’s about starting a chain of events that helps Steven and others get a second chance at health. You save many lives!

Learn how the voucher program works and how to get started here:

https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now
You'll need to give them Steven's name and birthday! STEVEN GEER 1.26.1974

https://youtu.be/V5Op05ZNtU0?si=i29CNKkYpMXoyWmm

Ask questions! PLEASE SHARE

03/31/2026

The "Why I’m Still Here" Update!

"Wait, I thought you found a donor?" 🤔
Yup! I get this question a lot! People see the amazing comments from folks saying, "I’ve got you!" or "I’m starting the paperwork!" and they wonder why I’m still posting. Some are curious, and a few have even wondered if this is a scam because I haven't "found the one" yet.

Here is the honest truth: Finding a kidney match is a bit like a high-stakes puzzle. Someone can have a heart of gold and be ready to save me, but their biology or a tiny medical detail might not align. It often takes dozens of brave people starting the process to find the one person the medical board clears for surgery.

To those currently in the "Testing Phase" ❤️
If you are filling out paperwork, doing blood draws, speaking with the donor team.. THANK YOU! I cannot express the depth of my gratitude for such a selfless, altruistic act. Please, stay in touch! If the hospital is being slow or you have questions, let me know. You are the reason I have hope.

The "Voucher" Magic (The Double Win) 🏆
Even if you aren't a direct match for me, you can still be my hero. Through the VOUCHER PROGRAM, you can donate to someone else in the national registry who IS a perfect match for you. In exchange, I get a "voucher" for a kidney that is a perfect match for me.

You save a stranger.

The stranger’s donor saves me.

Two families get a miracle instead of one.

The "No-Cost" Heroism
Medical: 100% covered by my insurance.
Life: Donor Shield covers your lost wages, lodging and travel.

I keep posting because the medical team tells me to keep searching until a surgery date is actually on the calendar. If you've ever thought about it, or if you're just curious, click the link to see how the system works. No pressure, just a 5-minute look at how to be a legend.

https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now
Recipient: Steven Geer (01/26/1974)
University of Colorado, Anschutz (UCHealth)

NKR Voucher Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Op05ZNtU0

03/17/2026

I NEED A KIDNEY DONOR!!

Did you know you don't even have to be my blood type? 🤯

It’s true! We’re born with about 2 million filtering units in our kidneys, but we only need ONE kidney to live a long, healthy, pizza-eating-marathon-running life.

I’m still searching for my hero, and there are some "Big Secrets" about kidney donation that most people don't know:

✅ MYTH: "I have to be your blood type."
❌ FACT: NOPE. Thanks to the Voucher Program, if you are a match for anyone in the country, you can donate to them, and I get a "voucher" for a kidney that matches me. It’s like a life-saving chain reaction!

✅ MYTH: "It's going to cost me a fortune."
❌ FACT: WRONG. All medical expenses are covered by my insurance. Plus, there are programs to cover your lost wages and travel. It should cost you $0 to be a hero.

✅ MYTH: "I'll be in the hospital forever."
❌ FACT: NOPE. Most donors are back home in 1–2 days and back to their normal routine in just a few weeks.

Wait, there's more! (The "Did You Know" Lightning Round):

Your remaining kidney actually grows a little larger to do the work of two! (Basically, it gets a "level up").

You can still have children, play sports, and travel the world.

Donating a kidney actually makes you part of an elite group of living legends!

Could YOU be the one?
It only takes a few minutes to see if you’re a candidate. Clicking the link doesn't commit you to anything, it just starts the conversation.

👉 https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now
Shared for: STEVEN GEER Born: 1.26.1974

03/03/2026

🚨 Kidney Quest Update: Still Searching for My Hero! And Why I'm Still Here 🚨

it's Steven (blood type O, Steamboat Springs, on dialysis since forever). You've seen my posts, the sweet "I've got you" comments, the sign-ups... and yeah, I'm still here, still hooked to these machines. It breaks my heart a little every time, but I want to be real with you:

So many incredible people step up with good intentions, but the road is tough. High medical bars knock out folks for tiny hidden issues they never knew about.

Nothing's locked in until surgery day! We need a strong lineup of potential donors to actually cross the finish line. And every extra person who signs up can spark a chain that saves multiple lives (even if not a direct match for me).

The best part? It's easier than you think to start:

Any blood type works (paired exchanges handle mismatches)

No travel needed upfront. NKR can send someone to your home for the first blood draw!

Zero cost to you, lost wages, travel, lodging, childcare all covered

Takes just 5 minutes to kick off confidential screening

Click here to get started right now:
https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now
Recipient: Steven Geer (DOB: 1/26/1974)
Hospital: University of Colorado (UCHealth) Anschutz

If you've thought about it but held back thinking "someone else will," please don't wait. One person can get me off dialysis and back to living fully. Message me with questions, share this, or just hit that link, your move could be the one.
Grateful for every bit of love and support🙏

Let's make this happen! ❤️

Watch this fun video! https://youtu.be/V5Op05ZNtU0?si=IREoRbL8fH84EeuS

02/21/2026

🦸‍♂️ Big News for Potential Heroes! 🦸‍♀️
Ever thought about being a living donor but worried about the "what ifs"? The Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act is here to make saying "YES" even easier!

Think of it as a safety net for people with big hearts. Here’s the scoop:

No "Pre-Existing" Penalty: It prevents insurance companies from hiking up your premiums or denying you coverage just because you donated a kidney. You’re a donor, not a "risk"!

Job Security: It clarifies that living organ donation is protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You can take the time you need to recover without worrying about your desk disappearing.

Travel & Expenses: It helps expand programs that reimburse donors for travel, lodging, and lost wages.

The Bottom Line: The government wants to make sure that the only thing you have to focus on is your incredible gift, not the paperwork or the price tag.

Could you be the one? I’m still searching for my kidney match! If you’ve ever considered it, now is a great time to learn more. No pressure, just a life-saving possibility?

University of Colorado Anschutz
https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now
Tell them you want to donate to Steven Geer DOB 1.26.1974

02/17/2026

Still Searching, Still Fighting: A Quick Reintroduction

Hi everyone, I’m Steven Geer. Some of you might remember seeing my story on CBS News last year. Since that interview, my journey hasn't stopped. I’m still searching for the living kidney donor who will help me get back to being the man I need to be for my family and my community.

Living with zero kidney function is a full-time job that my body is tired of doing. There are things I used to take for granted that I just can’t do anymore:

The "Fluid Wall": I can’t just grab a glass of water when I’m thirsty. Every ounce I drink has to be measured and restricted because my body can't process it.

The Fatigue: I can’t just "push through" a tired afternoon. Without kidneys to filter my blood, the exhaustion is deep and constant.

The Missing Moments: I can’t always be the active partner or friend I want to be because dialysis takes hours of my week and leaves me drained.

The Solution: The "Voucher Program" (A Win-Win)

I’m not asking you to be a direct match for me (Type O). Through the National Kidney Registry, if you are healthy enough to donate but aren't my blood type, you can still save my life. You donate to someone you do match, and in return, I receive a "voucher" for a compatible kidney.

You save a stranger, and you save me. It starts a chain of life that can help a dozen people.

How you can help:
It takes 5 minutes to see if you’re a candidate. It’s 100% confidential and handled by the professionals at UCHealth (University of Colorado Anschutz).

Click the link: https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now

Enter my info: Steven Geer (DOB: 1/26/1974)

Share this post: Even if you can't donate, your "share" might reach the person who can.

Thank you for staying in this fight with me. Let’s find that match.



https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/video/colorado-man-struggles-finding-healthcare-while-waiting-for-kidney-donation/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Op05ZNtU0

02/12/2026

https://www.donorshield.com/kidney-donors/considering-kidney-donation/

University of Colorado UCHealth Anschutz
Steven Geer
01-26-1974

Important information about the kidney donation process, things to consider before donating a kidney, and how Donor Shield can help protect kidney donors.

02/04/2026

I NEED A KIDNEY and ANY BLOOD TYPE CAN SAVE MY LIFE!!

I am still on dialysis, but I’ve learned something incredible that most people don't realize: I don't need you to be my "match" to be my hero.

If you’ve ever thought, "I’d love to help Steven, but I’m probably the wrong blood type," please read this. Because of the National Kidney Registry Voucher Program, your blood type is officially a non-issue.

How the "Voucher" Works:

1. You Donate to a Stranger: You donate your kidney to someone in the national pool who is a perfect match for you.

2. I Get a "Golden Ticket": In return for your gift, I receive a "Voucher." This voucher moves me to the very top of the national transplant list for a donor who is a perfect match for me.

3. Two Lives Saved: One stranger gets the kidney they need, and I get the kidney I need to survive. It’s a life-saving chain reaction!

Why the "Voucher" is a Game-Changer:

The Wait Time: Without a donor, a Type O patient like me faces a 5 to 8 year wait on dialysis. With a voucher, that wait can drop to just 3 to 6 months.

Any Blood Type Works: Whether you are Type A, B, AB, or O you can unlock my "Golden Ticket."

No Travel Required: You don't have to come to Colorado. You can donate at a top-tier hospital near your own home. The registry will even send someone to your front door for the initial blood draw.

Zero Cost. Zero Risk. Total Protection.

It Costs You $0: My insurance and the transplant program cover 100% of your medical bills, travel, and even lost wages.

Your Safety Net: If a donor ever needs a kidney themselves later in life, they are automatically moved to the top of the national list.

The Goal: I just want to go back to my ordinary life, off these machines and back to doing all the things you take for granted.

If you are healthy and have been waiting for a reason to step up, this is it. You don't have to be my "match" to be my miracle.

Name: Steven Geer
DOB: 1.26.1974
Hospital: UCHealth Anschutz (University of Colorado)
Start the confidential screening here: https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now

Please share this! The more people who understand the "Swap," the faster I can get back to my family. ❤️