Let's Find Lou a Kidney

11/07/2024

The best possible news to share! Lou received a kidney on Tuesday and everything went perfectly. He’s recovering beautifully and we are all grateful and overjoyed. There are good people in the world! Let’s be those people! Love and light to you all.

08/06/2024

I have contemplated writing this for some time now, but for a number of reasons, couldn’t muster up the courage to do so.

I need a kidney transplant to continue living. That’s the direct and simple truth. Dialysis has kept me alive for 5 years now and I am beyond grateful for that. However, it has taken a toll on my quality of life and over time, my body, and my physical and mental health.

I have come to the place where I am ready to ask the “big ask” directly. It is with faith and hope that someone, whether a friend or stranger, might (re)consider becoming my living donor.

After surviving (against the odds) my journey through Stage IV cancer thanks to the support of extraordinary loved ones, I continue to do everything I can to make the best of the cards that I’ve been dealt. I continue to maintain a positive outlook, paying it forward and living as full a life as possible. I have had my share of blessings, and I am not afraid of dying. However, the fact is that I’m not done living. After everything that I have overcome, I would like a chance to realize a life free of disease, free of suffering, free from dialysis.

Giving the gift of life is a miraculous and selfless gesture. If you have ever considered donating, or if my appeal speaks to your heart, I thank you with all of mine.

You can find more information at www.louisdinolfi.com.

To find out if we’re “a match” and if you are a candidate for donation, call The Strong Memorial Transplant Clinic at
585-275-7753, option #1.

HOW CAN I HELP? 1. Please Share to find a donor 2. See if You're a kidney donor match 3. Email questions sandyspatz@rcn.com

10/28/2022

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10/27/2022

Clear scans and 5 years cancer free! Won’t you please share this post and help Lou get over this hurdle?

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05/11/2022

Reached the big 6-0 milestone last month! Still feel like I'm 30.

This year also marks 10 years since my dance with cancer began AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, September will mark my 5th year of being cancer free. Woo hoo!

Finally mustered up the courage to audition for a play (after a 10 year hiatus) and "what do you know?" I got called back and also was asked to audition for another play. The experience has helped rebuild some much needed confidence.

Still on dialysis and doing well. Praying for a kidney transplant and hoping to find a living donor this year. If you have ever considered being an altruistic donor and would like more information about my story or the Donor Swap Program, please contact my Donor Champion, Sandy at sandyspatz@rcn.com. Or if you'd like to see if you're my match. call Strong Memorial Transplant Clinic at 585-275-7753 press 1 and ask for the Living Donor Coordinator. Thanks!

02/15/2022

How many Lous does it take to change a battery? One! If you’re very, very lucky and have this one in your life!
Please help us find this beautiful human a kidney. Please share this post or the link below! Love hard!

https://louisdinolfi.com/

HOW CAN I HELP? 1. Please Share to find a donor 2. See if You're a kidney donor match 3. Email questions sandyspatz@rcn.com

01/02/2022

Here’s to finding a kidney for Lou in 2022!
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01/01/2022

A new year and a new kidney!!! Here’s hoping 🤞🏼 ❤️

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12/18/2021

Please SHARE this post!
To read more about Lou: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10221871891763652&set=a.10201378923932264
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10221871891963657&set=a.10201378923932264

To get started to find out if you are a match: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/transplant/live-donor.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3jP9bBaxU_e6iIhdJ1df4X8p5sFoWnLEYz5mCzFMckCMcKwB7padHdi7s

To find out more about helping Lou: sandyspatz@rcn.com

12/16/2021

Still working and hoping to help my friend Lou find a kidney.

Did you know?

Living kidney donors can live a healthy normal life with one functioning kidney. One kidney can take care of the job that both kidneys do.
The overall lifespan for the recipient from a living donor is slightly better because living donors must be very healthy in order to donate.
To read more about Lou: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10221871891763652&set=a.10201378923932264
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10221871891963657&set=a.10201378923932264

To get started to find out if you are a match: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/transplant/live-donor.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3jP9bBaxU_e6iIhdJ1df4X8p5sFoWnLEYz5mCzFMckCMcKwB7padHdi7s

To find out more about helping Lou: sandyspatz@rcn.com

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12/09/2021

Still working and hoping to help Lou find a kidney.

Did You Know?

Sometimes, someone wants to donate a kidney to a specific person, but tests show the two people are medically incompatible. There are still ways that you can donate.
Kidney paired donation (KPD) is when a computer matches donors and recipients to create compatible pairs. Think about it as an exchange. Here’s how it works:
You want to donate a kidney to someone, but you are not medically compatible.
Another person wants to donate a kidney to someone, but they do not match.
A computer matches you with a compatible recipient, and their donor matches with the person you want to help.
Swapping donors allows both transplants to happen.
KPD allows hundreds of people to get a transplant each year. The person you want to help may get a transplant more quickly in an exchange.
To read more about Lou: https://www.facebook.com/photo?

To get started to find out if you are a match:
https://tinyurl.com/3d6t9nsa

To find out more about helping Lou: sandyspatz@rcn.com

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12/04/2021

Please help us spread the word so we can find a kidney for Lou!
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11/27/2021

Will you help us help Lou?

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11/21/2021

It’s a roller coaster ride to find a donor match. We are back at it. Staying positive and spreading the word: Let’s Find Lou a Kidney

09/15/2021

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08/29/2021

08/26/2021

Great News! We have moved our “Let’s Find Lou a Kidney” efforts to the transplant clinic at Strong Memorial Hospital!

We feel that this gives Lou the best chance to find a living donor.
If you have already stepped up to explore donation for Lou, THANK YOU, you are awesome!

The next step is to call Strong Memorial and register. They will let you know the easiest and most efficient way to have your records sent to them.

If you or someone you know are ready to begin the process please use the information below.

Here is all of the contact information:

University of Rochester Medical Center (UR Medicine)
Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642

Anyone interested in becoming a living donor should call 585-275-7753, press"1" and speak directly to a transplant coordinator.
Or to begin the process online go to:

www.urmc.rochester.edu/transplant/live-donor

Thank you for spreading the word, considering being a donor, and for being a part of Team Lou!

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