Donor Relations

So far, I have two people being tested to donate a kidney. The waiting and the process is almost excruciating. But like I said before, I am not patient. On December 1st, I posted my official ask. I will continue to post in every few weeks. The more people tested the more likely I am to find the perfect match...kind of like dating!

I would like to explain what I know about the testing process so far. This is experience with University of California San Francisco. It varies from each medical center, so do not quote me directly on how your process might work.

Step 1: Fill out the donor health questionnaire.
Step 2: Wait for Helen with donor relations at UCSF to call you for further questions and your next step.
Step 3: Receive a special package from FedEx so you can collect your own urine for 24 hours in an orange jug.
Step 4: Complete urine and blood workup at Lab Corp.
Next Steps: Not sure what lies ahead, this is as far as MY, CB, and myself have gotten.

My Official Ask:

I don't want to ask for this and I don't want to be a burden to anyone, but I am in need of a Kidney Transplant. I have been officially added the waiting list through UCSF (University of California San Francisco.) Today, I was informed that my part now is to just wait or find a donor. If I do not find a living donor that is a match, I will have to wait approximately 7-8 years for a deceased donor. By that time I will be 37 and probably on dialysis for a few years. This is terrifying.

You do not need to know your blood type yet, but if you are interested in donating to me you do need my name and birthday. Just ask!

Please consider being a kidney donor. I have resources that I can give your for more information about your part in the process. I have type O+ and can only accept O+/- organ donations.

If you are really interested in donating, please follow this link to "apply" with UCSF: www.ucdonor.org