After 30 years in healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist, I was informed that I had non-alcoholic liver cancer (HCC) and was referred for a liver transplant. During my liver transplant in March 2023, I had complications that resulted in both of my kidneys shutting down. The liver transplant saved my life but left me with a life of dialysis. I am STILL grateful for my liver team and donor. In December 2023, I received a deceased donor kidney, but unfortunately, the graft did not take, so back on dialysis I went.

Dialysis does not agree well with me due to low blood pressure during treatments and extreme fatigue, which prevents me from enjoying much of my previous lifestyle. I would be FOREVER GRATEFUL for a living donor. I know there are SO MANY people looking for the same. My partner, Jeff, is also a Veteran but is not well enough to donate, nor is anyone in my family.

I desperately need a kidney from a good Samaritan before I am no longer strong enough to withstand the surgery. I dream of the day when I can live without dialysis and comfortably walk on the beach again. I also wish to give back through AWARENESS for all I have learned about kidney disease and how prevalent it is.

Will you join us in our mission to find a kidney for Mary? Your support, whether through spreading the word on social media or considering becoming a donor, can make a profound impact on her life and the lives of her loved ones!