Steven Geer's Kidney Quest

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. ❤️

01/24/2026

01/19/2026

I’m still on the hunt for a kidney in 2026. I’m still looking for the one person who can help me close this chapter.Here is why you might be the perfect hero, even if you’ve never met me or live 2,000 miles away!

1. You Don't Have to Live in Colorado ✈️🗺️The National Kidney Registry is, well, national. You can be in Florida, Maine, or California. You do your testing and donation at a high-end "donor center" near your home, and the "swap" handles the rest. Distance is officially a non-issue

2. Any Blood Type = A "Golden Ticket" 🔄Because of the Voucher Program, you don't have to be my blood type (Type O). When you donate to the national pool, I receive a "Golden Ticket" voucher. That voucher moves me to the front of the line for a kidney that matches me perfectly. You save a stranger; a stranger saves me!

3. The "House Call" is Still a Thing 🩸🏡If you’re worried about the hassle of appointments, don’t be. For the very first step, the registry can send a phlebotomist directly to your front door (or office) to do the initial blood draw. It takes 10 minutes, and you don’t even have to leave your couch.

4. It’s "Snack-Sized" Surgery 🔬Forget the old-school horror stories. Donation is laparoscopic now! Tiny incisions (about the size of a band-aid), a 1- or 2-night hospital stay, and most donors are back to their routines in a few weeks.

5. The Cost to You? $0.00. 💰Insurance and the hospital cover everything! Testing, surgery, and follow-ups. You give the gift; they handle the bill.

I’m ready to go from "staying alive" to "living my life." I want to get back to the backcountry and away from these machines.Could you be the one to help me cross the finish line?

Name: Steven Geer
DOB: 1.26.1974
UCHealth https://UCHealth.org/livingdonor

01/15/2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HtteCVx-IrA

If you are interested in donating a kidney to a family member or someone you know, there is a chance you might not be the best match. You may be medically in...

01/15/2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1Dg8ch7X3D0

Donor Shield is a comprehensive suite of support and protections available to qualifying living kidney donors to make the donation process easier and more co...

01/08/2026

All I need is a healthy person to donate in my name! Because YOU are a perfect match for someone waiting to be saved. Once I get a voucher I'll be about 90 to 120 days away from a life saving transplant from a perfect match for me. Your donation sets off a chain that saves many lives.

01/07/2026

https://UCHealth.org/livingdonor
Steven Geer
1.26.1974

01/06/2026

Fun Facts!!
Think you can’t donate a kidney? Think again! 🤔
Most people say no for reasons that aren’t even true anymore:
❌ “Wrong blood type” → Paired exchange fixes that (any type can save my life!).
❌ “Tattoos or past drinking” → Usually no problem at all.
❌ “I can’t take time off work” → Lost wages, travel, hotel, meals — there are programs to cover it (UCHealth helps arrange everything).
❌ “Recovery is brutal” → Most back to work in 2–4 weeks
❌ “I'd only have one good kidney left” → Your remaining one grows bigger (up to 40%!) and handles the job perfectly.
❌ “Living donor kidneys don’t last” → They last twice as long as deceased ones.
❌ “No one does this” → Over 175,000 living donors are out there living awesome lives.
I’m Type O, otherwise healthy, and need one hero to make these facts my reality.
Testing is 100% free. Everything covered.
Takes 5 minutes:
https://uchealth.org/livingdonor
Steven Geer + 1/26/74
Who knew saving a life could be this cool? 😎
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