After his discharge in 2017, Brendan pursued further education and received an associate's degree in office administration and began his work with non-profits. He started with Services for the Under Served, which provides housing and supportive services and then became the Veteran Outreach Coordinator at Long Island Cares (the Harry Chapin Food Bank), dedicated to serving food-insecure populations. Brendan later worked as an Outreach Specialist with the Wounded Warrior Project’s NYC office for three years until he needed to step away due to his kidney failure. He has been diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and started home dialysis in October 2024. Some of his cysts have been bursting, causing excruciating pain, and with a lot of traveling for work, it was decided that he needed to focus on his health.

Brendan and his wife Luci are high school sweethearts and are celebrating 16 years of marriage. They have three wonderful children, ages 15, 14, and 10. With the gift of a new kidney, Brendan hopes to start going to the gym again, riding bikes, traveling, and, of course, returning to work with the Wounded Warrior Project to continue helping the veteran community. Will you join our mission to find a kidney for this young husband and father? Your support, whether through spreading the word on social media or considering becoming a donor, can make a profound impact on Brendan's life and the lives of his family!