Sharon, a former Sister of Mercy, first-grade teacher, and clinical social worker from Rhode Island, was diagnosed with stage 5 chronic kidney disease likely caused by long-term prescription medication. Function below 20% — preemptive transplant needed before dialysis becomes necessary. O+ blood type means up to 8 years for a deceased donor. All medical expenses covered by insurance; non-matches may participate in paired donation programs. Contact: SharonNeedsAKidney@gmail.com; sharonneedsakidney.org; RI Hospital Kidney Transplant Center 401-444-8562 or 1-888-444-0102.
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