Sections:
- Educate: P2S Mission, The importance of research, Transplant research successes
- Relate: Stories of hope (from the blog)
- Persuade: Donate, Fundraise, Partner
- Reach: Social, Newsletter, Resources
On average,
a transplanted kidney
lasts 15 years.
Organ rejection
can
decrease that lifespan by 1/2.
Power Player – Paul
Paul’s journey began on March 17, 2012, when he unknowingly had an 8-hour heart attack that he assumed was mental. When he went to the hospital, they confirmed he had a heart attack. Immediately after, Paul quit smoking and changed his lifestyle. His heart muscle was scarred very badly but […]
Power Player – Kathie
Kathie Boyette is no stranger to health ailments. Having Type I Diabetes throughout her life meant always having to rely on medication to adjust her blood sugar levels. But, after years of taking insulin, her pancreas was beginning to fail and a transplant seemed imminent. At first, Kathie thought a […]
Power Player – Moises
Moises’ transplant journey began when his doctor diagnosed him with kidney disease during an evaluation for Gastric Bypass surgery. The progression of Moises’ kidney disease started slowly but increased over the next five years. He knew that he would soon need dialysis but always thought a transplant would come first. Moises […]
Power Player – Michael L.
In April 2018, Detective Lollo saw an NYPD Intranet posting about another police officer that needed a kidney. Michael inquired about donating but did not receive a response. Michael didn’t think about living donation again until September 2018, when he saw an article about Marc Weiner, a man who had […]
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