Kidney donor needed! Are you called to share your spare?

Save a life! Donate a kidney. Live kidney donor needed

Kidney donor needed! Are you called to share your spare?

Save a life! Donate a kidney. Live kidney donor needed

About Dan Needs a Kidney

I have lived with this disease all my life.

As you may know, or for those of you who don't know, I have a genetic condition called Polycystic Kidney Disease and have been on dialysis since April of 2023. It has been a challenging situation for me as this disease has progressed because it has really accelerated in the last 10 years and it causes me extreme pain and affects my quality of life greatly. The doctor is hoping to remove my native (non-functioning) kidneys and replace them with a healthy kidney from either a deceased donor or a live donor. Live kidney donor kidneys can last up to 20-30 years, where as deceased donor kidneys last usually 10ish years if the recipient is fortunate. Sometimes they can last only a couple of years. Because I am type O blood, the wait for a deceased donor kidney from the transplant list is 4-5 years.

This disease runs in the male line of my family, inherited from my grandfather. My father suffered from it and died in 2019 from complications associated with this disease, my two uncles, and my brother also have it. kidney donor needed

Please help change our life by donating a kidney

About Me

I am a high school science teacher in Boulder, CO. I am passionate about serving the community of Boulder and having the privilege of supporting kids through their high school challenges and teaching them chemistry and biology. My wife and I have been together over 20 years, we love to travel, hike, spend time with our family, and our beloved dog, and cat. kidney donor needed

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donate a kidney. Kidney donor needed!

You can possibly participate in a "Paired Donation"

Any Blood type can apply because its possible for there to be a "Kidney Swap" or "Paired Donation" where two people can work together to save two other people's lives by swapping kidneys.

Have Questions? Contact: Living Donor Coordinator:

Gina Hilcher

gina.hilcher@hcahealthone.com

or by phone @ 720-754-2164

Living Kidney Donation Evaluation Process

Ready to learn more?

Complete our online health screening (~10-15 min) at www.pslmc.com/signmeup (you will have to create a proile and fill out form and St. Lukes will get back to you!) Dan's DOB: (12/22/1981)
This screen helps determine if you qualify for further evaluation.
You'll receive a call within 3 business days with results.

Next Steps (if you qualify):

We'll confirm the recipient is ready for transplant.
Once blood type is confirmed, you'll receive a consent form and information packet via email from Adobe Sign.
A phone interview with our Independent Living Donor Advocate will be scheduled.
Medical and psychosocial testing will be done at PSLMC (1 or 2 days).

Evaluation Timeline:

Up to 1 month to determine donor candidacy (varies).
We assess medical, mental, emotional, and financial stability.

Financial Considerations:

Recipient's insurance covers testing and surgery (if approved).
Travel, lodging, and lost wages are not covered, but assistance programs exist.
You're responsible for any health conditions identified during testing.
Up-to-date age/gender appropriate cancer screenings are required (your responsibility).

Confidentiality: