DONOR | Larry's Story

Larry Harriman

LIVING Kidney DONOR NEEDED

I was born with one kidney. That kidney failed twice, once because of a football injury and the second time due to a moped accident. I received a transplant in 1999 and was fortunate to have that kidney last for 19 years. Due to a heart attack and many other medical complications, my transplanted kidney failed. I have been reliant on dialysis and it has been tough. Complications from dialysis have required several hospitalizations and this is why I'm writing to ask for your help.

I now go to dialysis 3 times and week for a machine to do the work my kidneys can no longer do. It takes over 15 hours out of my week, every week, and drains me of all my energy. The schedule makes it difficult to do the activities I once enjoyed, including fishing, travelling, and spending time with my family.

I need a kidney transplant and I am on the list. However, the average wait time for a kidney transplant while on the deceased donor waiting list is 5-7 years. Living kidney donation is the best option to receive a kidney and live a healthier life. That's why I'm writing to you. I am in need of someone to donate a kidney to me. What most people don't know is that you only need one kidney to live a healthy life. I would be grateful if you would consider donating your kidney and/or sharing this post to get the word out for me. That would me so much to me and my family. Thank you for all your time.

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If you are considering being a living donor please use links below to contact Larry Harriman's Transplant Center. Begin by completing the donor questionnaire

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22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME, 04102

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Medical expenses for living organ donors are 100% covered, and inquires from potential donors are 100% confidential! Contact the Transplant Center to learn more about living donation.

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There are currently 120,000 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in the U.S. Of these, 100,000 await kidney transplants.

The median wait time for a kidney transplant is 3-5 years and can vary depending on health, compatibility, and where you live.

In 2014, 17,107 kidney transplants took place in the U.S. Of these, 11,570 came from deceased donors and 5,537 came from living donors.

Every 14 minutes someone is added to the kidney transplant waitlist.

A kidney from a living donor lasts longer and begins functioning more quickly than a kidney from a deceased donor.

In 1995, kidney donation became minimally invasive with a procedure called laparoscopic nephrectomy, which only requires four small incisions. Hospital stay is typically only 3 days after this operation.

Not blood type compatible with your recipient to be a living donor? Kidney Paired Donation (the “kidney swap” program) enables incompatible candidates with a living donor to receive a kidney from a compatible donor.

Last year, over 700 living donor kidney transplants occurred using Kidney Paired Donation.