My dad has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), which is the last stage of long-term (chronic) kidney disease. When you look at him, talk with him, and spend time with him, you would never know what he is going through. He is a do-it-yourself, hard working, never complain type of guy. He hates to ask for help, and after how much he has helped others, I want to let the world know he needs a living donor kidney transplant.

January 3, 2026

I can’t believe how quickly time passes and how much can happen within a year’s time. Our most exciting update is that my dad and I underwent a successful kidney transplantation on 6/24/24!!! Thanks to all of you, this fundraiser helped with so many different things our family needed post transplant. It covered hospital stays, cost of medications, the hotel in Erie for my mom and Samuel when we went through the surgery, and so much more. I know my dad and our whole family is eternally grateful for the tremendous show of support and providing some stress relief while both of my parents couldn’t work. Saying thank you doesn’t feel like enough, but THANK YOU!!! The journey of receiving a kidney is not linear. There are times of infection due to the repressed immune system, or medication side effects my dad experiences. Some days are better than others. Know that if you continue to donate to this fundraiser, it will be a continuation of assistance with any medical bills thrown his way. As always, we are so appreciative to all of you and wishing everyone an abundance of health in 2026!!