Steven Geer's Kidney Quest

09/16/2025

I've come to believe that sharing my story is more than just asking for help. It's an act of faith—a way of putting a message out into the world and trusting that it will reach the person it's meant for.

Maybe you are that person.

Maybe you've been looking for a way to make a difference, to find a purpose, or to be a hero. My story could be the sign you've been waiting for, a beacon of hope that tells you where to focus your generosity.

All it takes is one person to save a life and set off a chain reaction of good. Your blood type doesn't even have to be a match for mine, thanks to the paired kidney exchange program.

This program is amazing, and it works like a chain of good deeds, as you can see in the illustration. If you're willing to donate but aren't a direct match for me, your kidney would instead go to someone else who is a match for you. In return, a donor from that chain—someone who is a match for me—would then donate their kidney to me. This whole process allows multiple people to receive a life-saving transplant, all starting with your generous act.

Please, click the links to see how you can help.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552056369569

https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

My DOB 1.26.1974

09/02/2025

I've been on this journey for a long time, and I can tell you this: I am not giving up. Not on my health, not on my future, and not on the hope that a living kidney donor is out there. Every day is a fight, but it’s a fight I’m determined to win.

If you're new to my story or if you want to understand more about what I'm going through, I’ve included some resources below. These are powerful stories and a vital video that show the reality of living with kidney disease and the incredible hope that a transplant brings.

CBS News Story:
https://www.facebook.com/CBSColorado/posts/colorado-resident-steven-geer-has-been-doing-what-he-has-to-since-his-kidneys-st/1096761995821986/

Hillary, A Doner's Story:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/666177162781294

My Buddy Jared's Video:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1362571839205202

The most important thing to remember is that you can help. A living donor is the best possible option for me. Please learn more about the process and how you can be a part of the Paired Kidney Exchange.

UCHealth Living Donation Page: My DOB 1.26.1974
https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

Thank you all for being on this journey with me. Your support keeps me going.

Living donation is a transplant surgery performed between two living adults, when one donates a kidney or part of his/her liver to the other.

08/14/2025

My lifer buddy Jared Ewy continues to support our cause! True friendship.

My DOB 1.24.1974
https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

08/05/2025

What a weekend! Tyler and I got to see a great concert in Dillon recently, but what most people don't see is the journey it takes to make a memory like this happen.

To get there, we had to drive to Avon, Colorado, get a hotel room the night before dialysis, then drive to Dillon after my treatment, and then back to Steamboat. Standing in line for the show was rough; my body was profoundly exhausted from dialysis and just trying to keep up.

Having an advocate like Tyler by my side makes all the difference. He's my constant support, ensuring I don't miss out on the joys of life, even when my energy is depleted. This photo captures a moment made possible by his unwavering support. It's a powerful reminder of why I keep fighting and why a living donor is so crucial.

It’s an exhausting battle, and a living kidney donor is the only path to a longer, healthier life for me. I'm Type O, but you can still help. Don't let blood type be a barrier! The Paired Kidney Exchange program means a willing donor can help me, even if we aren't a direct match. Your selfless donation sets off a chain reaction, often saving not just my life, but the lives of two or more people waiting for a transplant.

If you've ever considered making an incredible difference, please learn more here. Your gift could give me the energy to simply enjoy a concert, without the exhaustion, and contribute to a ripple effect of hope.

My DOB 1.26.74

https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

07/22/2025

Hi! (again) everyone, Steven Geer (born 1.26.74) here. Many of you know me and my partner Tyler; we live right here in Steamboat Springs. Tyler's probably helped you get around as your local Transit Hero, and I'm the I.T. guy keeping things running at Big Agnes. Today, I want to talk about a very real, very human hurdle when it comes to living kidney donation.

I often hear, "But what if I'm not a direct match for you, Steven?" (I am type O) This is precisely where the power of Paired Kidney Exchange comes in. I completely get that it can feel strange to consider donating a kidney to a stranger. It's a mental hurdle, a profound emotional step to consider giving a part of yourself, especially when it's not directly going to the person you're trying to save!

However, here's the powerful truth about Paired Kidney Exchange: if you donate to a stranger through this program because you're incompatible with me, you are absolutely still saving MY life. Your incredible gift to someone you've never met creates a chain reaction, allowing me to receive a compatible kidney from another willing donor in the swap.

Your single act of generosity doesn't just save my life, it very often saves two or more lives in that chain! You start the process to multiple miracles!

Your willingness to donate a kidney means you can help me, regardless of blood type.

Learn more about this incredible, life-saving process, including how initial screening involves a free, comprehensive physical and can often happen locally to you:
https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

Your courage to overcome this mental hurdle could literally write my next chapter. Please share to help spread this crucial understanding!

07/17/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akqYQ3Tc8j8&t=34s

Please watch if you wonder what the heck paired kidney exchange is!!

This animated video series addresses questions people may have about kidney transplants and paired kidney donation. Learn more about organ donation and sign ...

07/15/2025

Hey Steamboat and Yampa Valley neighbors! My name is Steven Geer, born 1.26.74, and for those who don't know, Tyler and I live right here in the valley, and I'm the I.T. guy at Big Agnes! I'm reaching out with a very personal request to our incredible community: I urgently need a living kidney donor.

My journey with kidney failure continues, and a living donor offers the absolute best path to a long and healthy future. You might wonder how this even works, but if you've ever thought about making an extraordinary difference, please know that exploring donation could bring you a huge personal benefit too. The initial screening process through UCHealth provides a completely free, amazing physical exam, giving you a comprehensive look at your own health at no cost whatsoever. Even if you're not a direct match for my Type O blood, there's still incredible hope through the Paired Kidney Exchange program; this innovative system allows for life-saving swaps between incompatible donor-recipient pairs, meaning your generous offer could still facilitate a transplant for me and someone else in need.

Your willingness to simply learn more could change everything. Please visit UCHealth's living donation page for more information on the process and how to begin: https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

Thank you, Steamboat, for your incredible spirit and for considering this life-changing gift.

07/08/2025

Turns out "living on the edge" was less about adventure and more about organ function.

That's a joke folks. Lighten up.

https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

DOB 01.26.1974

Living donation is a transplant surgery performed between two living adults, when one donates a kidney or part of his/her liver to the other.

07/01/2025

Guess who's back, back again?! (And still in need of a kidney, but with a smile!) Hi everyone, Steven Geer (born 1.26.74 living in Steamboat Springs, CO) here, sharing a happy moment with my partner, Tyler, after my recent positive evaluation at Anschutz (the transplant mothership)!

My kidneys are still on permanent vacation, but I'm ready for action! That means the search for my living kidney donor is full steam ahead.

Think you might be a match, or just curious? Here’s the deal:

You Get a FREE, Amazing Physical! Seriously. UCHealth offers a super comprehensive health screening for potential donors – it's a fantastic health check-up, totally on them!

No Colorado Resident Required! If you're not in Colorado, no problem! You can often get screened at a medical center close to your home.

I'm Type O, But Blood Type Isn't Everything! While I am Type O, even if our blood types aren't a direct match, the Paired Kidney Exchange system can still make a life-saving transplant happen through swaps. It's pretty incredible!

My journey is better with every bit of support, and a living donor means getting back to fully living life. Could you be the one?

Learn more about living kidney donation and how you can help (or just get that awesome free physical!) at UCHealth's website:
https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

Hit that share button, ask questions, and thanks for being awesome!

06/22/2025

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/kidney-dialysis-industry-accused-of-maximizing-profits-over-patients/

The great majority of patients requiring kidney dialysis in the U.S. are treated in outpatient clinics almost all run by for-profit corporations which, critics say, prioritize company profits over patients' needs. According to Tom Mueller, author of "How to Make a Killing," patients on dialysis in A...

06/21/2025

See what donating a kidney involves and fill out a donor application form to check your kidney donor qualifications in our initial donor screening process.

04/14/2025

Steven Geer is looking for a hero and he needs a living kidney donor. Would you consider being a hero and donating a kidney to him? His date of birth is 1/26/74 and they'll need to know that to help you match to him! You can help save a life!

Some things you should know before you say no... The doctors will give you a full medical exam and will only allow you to donate if you are very healthy. The screening is free to you and very comprehensive. You can live a healthy strong life with one kidney. Your health is just as important to the transplant team as Steven's! Some of us that tried to donate our kidneys found health issues early on through this process. A good physical exam never hurt anyone.

If you are not a direct match to Steven there is the paired donor or voucher program. You can match to someone else who has a match to Steven. It helps save two lives!

You have options to start the process... each site has a lot of helpful information.

https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation/

https://www.kidneyregistry.com/for-donors/

Even if you can't donate a kidney you can help by sharing this information anywhere and everywhere.

Steven is looking for a hero!