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Author A/ O Altruistic Donor or Paired Exch. for B Needed
AGF

2004-10-03, 10:21 pm

Hello -

My husband and the father of our three young children needs a kidney
transplant. He has a genetic kidney disease, which means that other than
the kidney issue, he is in good health and a great candidate for a
transplant. We did not learn he would need a transplant until about 6
weeks ago, so we lost the usual lead time people have on the waiting list
as their kidneys decline. His sister is a potential donor, but her blood
type is B, and his is A. So if you are interested in an altruistic
donation and have type A or O blood or if you might be interested in a
paired exchange (that is, you need a B kidney, but your potential donor is
A), we would love to hear from you! Our insurance will pay the donor’s
medical costs.

Thank you!


Irma

2004-10-03, 10:21 pm

Check out the web sites for people wanting to be a donor. I found many and
we sent email and someone actually responded and is in the process of
testing!!!!! Just keep networking! networking will take you very far.
Post comments everywhere you can!!!irmawoodard@hotmail.com

AGF

2004-10-03, 10:22 pm

Thanks for your encouraging message. If you come across an extra A or O
donor, please let me know!

Irma

2004-10-03, 10:22 pm

Post a message in our guestbook with your search.

Irma

2004-10-03, 10:22 pm

Post a message in our guestbook with your search.

AGF

2004-10-03, 10:22 pm

I am not sure what you mean. How do I do this? Thanks.

Irma

2004-10-03, 10:22 pm

Have you checked with your coordinator to see if they allow this? I just
found out that not all transplant centers allow this as it is new and they
have no process in place. See www.donationforcynthia.com for our story
and my contact info if you want to chat. thanks

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