šØ TIME IS RUNNING OUT: Teen''s Life Hangs in Balance as Family Makes Urgent Plea for Kidney Donor šš©ŗ
13-year-old Thaddeus Giansanti, a bright, athletic eighth-grader, has spent his entire life battling kidney disease. Now, his last remaining kidney is failing rapidly, and doctors warn that without a transplant, he may soon face the harsh reality of dialysis.
ā ļø A Life at Risk ā¢ š¶ Diagnosed with kidney disease before birth ā¢ š„ Multiple surgeries, including kidney removal as a baby ā¢ š Lifelong medication and constant medical care ā¢ š Only kidney now failing quickly ā¢ ā³ May need dialysis within weeks if no donor is found
Despite everything, Thaddeus remains a straight-A student, athletic (soccer, golf, fencing), a piano player and community volunteer.
š©ŗ Donor Criteria ā¢ š©ø Blood Type O ā¢ šÆ Generally healthy ā¢ āļø BMI under 30 ā¢ š Typically age 45 or younger
š How to Become a Life-Saving Donor National Kidney Registry: 1-800-803-8896 ā https://www.kidneyregistry.org UNOS: https://www.unos.org/donation/living-donation/
Mention you are interested in donating for a pediatric/teen kidney patient.
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