Patrick Needs a New Kidney

08/07/2023

An update I never imagined I'd need to make: last week Patrick was diagnosed with a form of cancer which originates from somewhere else in the body and has yet to be found. As a result, his transplant center has removed him from their transplant list, and he will not be eligible to be re-admitted until he's been cancer free for five years.

It's obviously very sad news for us, but we so appreciate all of you who have been following along, who have shared his kidney search, and those who have expressed interest in becoming a potential donor!

This page will likely remain inactive while we fight his cancer unless we can help share someone else's kidney search post. Please keep us, but especially Patrick, in your thoughts. Thank you!!

06/22/2023

Kidney donors are heroes!

Both the donor and the recipient can live long happy lives with only one kidney. They just have to take extra care that they eat healthily and exercise to stay fit.

05/11/2023

Patrick is diligently doing all he can to ensure he’s ready for the day he gets his kidney, riding the bike twice daily, lifting weights, and eating healthy meals.

Both the donor and the recipient can live long happy lives with only one kidney. They just have to take extra care that they eat healthily and exercise to stay fit.

05/08/2023

They do so much work for two such small organs!

Your are ! Each the size of a computer mouse (10 to 12 cm/about 5 inches), kidneys are located deep in the , beneath the rib cage, and work hard to filter your blood all day and all night.

05/01/2023

When falls below a certain point, it is called . Kidney failure affects your whole and can make you feel very ill. Untreated kidney failure can be life-threatening. Learn more about and kidney failure here 👉 http://ow.ly/MhgF50NZFzN

04/10/2023

Did you know your kidneys help control blood pressure? They do so much more than just filter toxins!!

The main job of your kidneys is to remove toxins and excess water from your blood. Kidneys also help to control your blood pressure, to produce red blood cells and to keep your bones healthy. Each roughly the size of your fist, kidneys are located deep in the abdomen, beneath the rib cage.

04/08/2023

Did you know?

The donated is placed into the belly, where it is simplest to link it to vital blood vessels and the bladder. It also makes it easier to take care of any problems that might come up.
Learn more about https://www.worldkidneyday.org/facts/topics/organ-donation/transplantation/

04/03/2023

Did you know one can survive on only 30% kidney function? Unfortunately Patrick’s kidney function is lower and still needs a kidney transplant. Please continue sharing!

Having two kidneys can be very beneficial. When one of your kidneys stops working, the other can take over. However, when they both stop working, the only way to stay alive is to receive that cleans your blood for you, or have a .

03/11/2023

Being an organ donor can change so many lives. ♥️

02/28/2023

Medal Monday! This one is shared with my dear, sweet hubby as he participated in his first runDisney race, the Princess 5k!

For someone not in kidney failure a 5k may not seem like much, but add the miles covered the day prior at the race expo and the miles getting to the race, corrals and start line it adds up to far more miles than just a 5k!

It wasn’t easy for him (nor was it without some grumbling and statements of I’m not doing this again until after I get a new kidney), but he still put in those miles, and I am so, so proud of him!!

Let’s get him that new kidney so I can talk him into another one! https://upstate.donorscreen.org/register/now

02/08/2023

help us get Patrick a new kidney and maybe when the Bills get to the Super Bowl (next year 🤞🤞🤞), this will happen for his donor!! Go Bills!! ♥️💙

Two former Marines who served together, a Chiefs fan and an Eagles fan, share their incredible story of reconnecting for a life-changing kidney transplant and now going to the Super Bowl together.