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Lindy Beal

LIVING Kidney DONOR NEEDED

I would love to travel, see family and friends and enjoy time with all eighteen of my grandchildren

Hello,
My name is Lindy Beal, and I am hoping to find a Kidney Donor. Chronic kidney disease is a problem that I have been dealing with since 2021 with the help of my family. They have been incredibly supportive and helpful during this time of my life. Unfortunately, over time my kidney disease has continued to progress to the extent that I will need a kidney transplant. The effect and treatments required to combat it have put stress on my mind, body and soul.

In May 2023 I had to quit my job. I worked 25 years caring for others but because of frequent doctors’ visits and my declining health, I did not know if I was going to be able to care for my patients in the hospital. It was extremely hard for me to give up something I loved doing. I was so happy when I was told they would welcome me back when I am ready to return.

I am trying to stay strong and healthy for a transplant when a kidney is available for me. I look forward to the day I can live a normal healthy lifestyle again and would be forever grateful. I would love to travel, see family and friends and enjoy time with all eighteen of my grandchildren. I am on the waitlist; however, it could take years to get a match. I am hoping to find a living donor to benefit my health and improve my quality of my life.

A living donor would mean so much to me because I am a very caring person. I would be grateful if you could help me find a match by getting tested or sharing my information with your own network of family, friends, and community.
I truly thank you,
Lindy Beal

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2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202

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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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