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Christine Everett

LIVING Kidney DONOR NEEDED

Living Kidney Donor Needed.

Hello,
My name is Christine Everett, and I am reaching out in hope of finding a kidney donor.
Chronic kidney disease is a problem that I have been dealing with my whole life, as I was diagnosed with PKD when I was 8 years old. Unfortunately, over time my kidney disease has continued to progress to the extent that I will need a kidney transplant soon. The effects and treatments required to combat the disease have been a constant stress on my mind, body, and soul.

Over the past year I have been experiencing declining health while still working to support myself and my family. This disease often leaves me feeling tired and makes it difficult to do things I enjoy, like traveling, camping, biking, and visiting family

I look forward to the day that I can get back to a normal lifestyle. It would be a blessing to be able to get back to traveling and spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors without the constant worries for my health. After my transplant I would like to celebrate with you and my family. I want to celebrate life and the beautiful world we live in that I have loved so much.

I am currently on the waiting list for a kidney, however that can often take years to get a match. I am hoping to find a living donor to get my health back sooner and continue to live my best life. A living donor transplant would mean so much to me because I would have a better chance for long term kidney health and a longer life. I would be forever grateful if you could help me find a match by getting tested or sharing this information with your own network of friends, family, and community. I sincerely thank you for your consideration in helping me.

Best,
Christine L. Everett

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2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202

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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.

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