At only nine years old, Abigail has faced more challenges than many do in a lifetime. Diagnosed with cancer as a toddler, she has since battled through cancer treatments, kidney failure, and ongoing dialysis with a bravery that defies her young age. Despite these hardships, her faith shines bright—she dreams of a future filled with possibilities, a life where she can chase her passions and embrace the joys of childhood. But to step into this future, Abigail needs a kidney donor
Abigail was first diagnosed with stage-four cancer at just three years old when a tumor took over three-quarters of her kidney.
After enduring just a few rounds of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, an MRI revealed a miraculous outcome—the tumor had shrunk by more than half its original size. Although she achieved remission, the battle left her without her left kidney and her right kidney damaged.
Years later, new challenges have emerged. Abigail began experiencing persistent swelling and fatigue, leading her family to seek further medical evaluation. A hospital visit for a simple biopsy turned critical, and Abigail’s condition rapidly worsened, prompting doctors to prepare her family for the worst. Her father recalls the gut-wrenching moment, “The doctors asked me to say my goodbyes.” Against all odds, Abigail miraculously recovered, baffling her medical team. “The doctors can’t explain what happened,” her father shares, reflecting on the second miracle that spared her life.
Now, with her kidney function compromised, Abigail is on a quest for another miracle—a new kidney.
Her day begins with dialysis. She’s connected at home for about 10 hours each day. After her treatment, she participates in online schooling. Josue, Abigail’s dad, says, “It’s not just because she’s my daughter; she’s very, very smart—she got that from my mom.”
When she’s not managing her health or focusing on school, Abigail pursues activities that bring her joy and allow her to feel like any other child her age. She loves to draw and spend time with her older sister. She has a fascination for animals and dreams of becoming a veterinarian one day. Her father enjoys conducting science experiments and crafts with her, ensuring they enjoy quality time together. Surrounded by loving family members, including doting grandparents and a fun-loving aunt, Abigail’s support system is strong.
As they continue their search for a kidney donor, Abigail’s family leans heavily on the support of their community and their faith. They hold onto the belief that the same miraculous forces that have guided Abigail’s journey so far will lead them to a living kidney donor. A new kidney for Abigail would mean more than medical relief; it would open up a future where she can live fully, care for animals, and embrace each day with the joy that so naturally comes to her.
To test to become Abigail’s life saving donor, please contact the pediatric transplant program at Loma Linda Hospital- 909) 558-7498 and ask to test for Abigail Hernandez! They participate in paired living kidney donation.
Aiden is currently listed at Childrens Hospital-Cincinnati, as well as at Mayo Clinic. Aiden has endured kidney disease since birth. He was born with one kidney, and that one is cystic dysplastic and he now needs a lifesaving kidney transplant. Aiden uses a feeding tube at night for added hydration due to his high output and risks of dehydration which can further damage the failing kidney. He is the sweetest kid and around home we call him an old soul. This mission is to help take children like Aiden off the transplant list, by recruiting a living kidney donor for him. Please register to become Aidens life saving donor.
Wyatt is our sweet 3 year old boy. He was born with PUV (posterior urethral valves). We found out that Wyatt had this condition when he was in the womb. Wyatt was just 5 days old when he had his first surgery to remove the blockage in his urinary tract. Unfortunately this left his little body with significant damage to his kidneys, ureters and bladder.
He has spent much of his time in and out of the hospital. Wyatt has a GJ tube for feeds. Kiddos with advanced chronic kidney disease tend to be very nauseous and vomit often. The feeding tube helps give him nutrition. There have been times where we have had to put him on TPN and lipids when he has really struggled for lengthy periods of time.
Last year Wyatt had quite a few procedures done. He had a port placed in his chest. He has polyuria and struggles with chronic dehydration. The port allows us to have good access for IV fluids and meds, even when he is really sick and dehydrated. Chronic dehydration is not what you typically think of when you think of kidney failure. Wyatt is a unique case where he makes an excessive amount of urine and struggles to remain hydrated, even with 13.5 hours of feeds overnight along with around 50 ounces of water by mouth per day. In February of 2024, he also had his left kidney removed. Despite everything he has been through, he remains a happy little fella.
Getting a new kidney for Wyatt would be life changing for him, and our family. He would be able to enjoy more time awake and outside playing, which is one of his favorite things. He also loves trains and animals! Wyatt is the sunshine of our lives, and the most resilient and happy little man.
Alexavier Ryan Adams was born June, 15, 2010 a healthy 8 lb 1 oz baby boy. Overall, Alexavier looked healthy. We went in for his 1 week checkup and like all newborns, Alexavier started to lose weight. We told his pediatrician he’s a good baby but way crabbier than his brother was. We went home and continued going back weekly because we knew something was not right. He would be so happy at times then blood curdling scream, painful crying.
We continued weekly visits to his pediatrician for 5 weeks with her suggesting formula change and what I thought would be good for him. During this time, alexavier started to look more like a skeleton with a blue tint sheet blanket as skin and had lost another 2 lbs.
At our last pediatric visit, my husband and I decided we were going to the hospital if she suggested another formula change. At his last pediatric appointment, It was a hot mid July day, when we got there, she told us to bundle him up, add an extra layer because he was looking cold (later we found out this was called Mottled) his pediatrician suggested going to see a nutritionist at a hospital of our choosing because she wasn’t sure he was getting proper nutrition and couldn’t eat correctly.
Not knowing anything about children’s hospitals, we packed our bag, dropped big brother off with grandpa and headed straight to Cardinal Glennon Children’s hospital. They had a room ready for us as his pediatrician already called ahead. We got to his room and needed to get an IV in him. That was horrendous, the staff was amazing, they truly cared, but little to our knowledge, Alexavier was extremely dehydrated and they couldn’t get an IV in until air medic came in. Once they got some blood drawn and fluids started we were wheeled back to his room. I don’t remember timing on this night at all but it seemed like within minutes they were back in and taking him into surgery. Hours later, his surgeon came to get his dad and I. Alexavier was a trooper, he made it through surgery and brought him in just time. They said he wouldn’t have made it one more night, he had E-coli throughout his body.
Alexavier had been born with Posterior urethral valves (PUV) is a condition found only in boys that affects the urethra (the tube which runs from the bladder to the outside). The abnormality affects only male infants and occurs in about 1 in 8,000 births. Alexavier has been Stage 3 CKD majority of his life and just recently moved to stage 4. He’s slowing down some but still going strong at the same time. He loves being outdoors, hiking, camping, being in creeks, floating river and just being adventurous. He’s tried numerous sports but soccer is his favorite, he played good up until 2 yrs. ago when we noticed a drastic change in his speed. We cannot wait to see him with full 100% function and health
Please register to become Alexavier’s lifesaving donor, using the following link to the National Kidney Registry-https://www.kidneyregistry.org/kfork/
Our granddaughter is 6 years old. Her name is Miracle She has lived with me and my husband since birth. We live in Tyler Texas. She is registered at Children’s Hospital in Dallas.
We have been on the transplant list now for 3 years. She lost both kidneys to cancer in 2018 and rely solely on dialysis. We drive 2 hours each way twice a week for Hemodialysis at Childrens and I do Peritoneal Dialysis at home 5 days a week. We need a kidney! And we hope that someone who is reading this story will be moved to give the gift of a living donor kidney to our granddaughter, and save her life. Thank you and God Bless.
Please register to become Miracle’s lifesaving donor, using the following link to the National Kidney Registry-https://www.kidneyregistry.org/kfork/
This little 21-month-old is in desperate need of a life-saving kidney transplant. Unfortunately, his parents have been ruled out as possible donors. They must find the perfect match for Conrad to give him his best chance at life. Conrad was born with LUTO(Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction) which caused his kidneys to fail. He has required dialysis since he was 7 days old. He is currently on peritoneal dialysis every single night. He is finally big enough to receive a kidney transplant!
Anyone living in the United States can be a kidney donor for Conrad. Living donors can live a healthy and normal life after donation.
If you want to learn more about coming Conrad’s living kidney donor and this family’s MIRACLE, please get in touch with their Kidney Transplant Program Manager- Gerri James 650-498-4905. He is also now listed at Emory Transplant in Atlanta-emorylivingdonor.org
For more information about Conrad, please visit The Rad Kidney Kid on COTA or Facebook. (https://cota.org/campaigns/COTAfortheRadKidneyKid)
Conrad’s blood type- is O+ (Our center also has the paired donation and voucher program)
Please register to become Conrads lifesaving donor, using the following link to the National Kidney Registry-https://www.kidneyregistry.org/kfork/
I’m Victor, I am 5 years old from Dallas Texas and Im searching for a B kidney.
I was born with only one kidney, complicated by blockages in my urinary tract that caused unrecoverable damage to my kidney. I have had several surgeries in my 5 years of life to help keep my remaining kidney function as high as possible, but now my single kidney is unable to keep up with my body, and I do nightly dialysis to stay alive.
I have not eaten by mouth since I was 1 year old, since kidney disease causes your body to accumulate toxins that make everything taste terrible, and make you want to vomit. 100% of my dietary needs are met using a pump, and a tube that is surgically implanted in my stomach. I carry my food and pump in a backpack, and are connected to it for 22 hours a day.
My Blood type is B, which is the hardest type to match for a donor, and my parents are both incompatible blood types. Because I am still little, I need a small adult kidney of Type B, or Type O to fit into my body. I have been on the transplant wait list for 3 years, and am currently listed at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston Texas, home of the largest Pediatric Renal Transplant program in the world.
If you would like to learn about becoming a living donor, please contact our living donor transplant coordinator:
Jane Deleon, BSN, RN, CNOR
Living Donor Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Kidney Transplant Program
Baylor St.Luke’s Medical Center
6620 Main, Ste 1450 | Houston, TX 77030
832-355-7061 (office) | 832-398-7717 (fax)
JaneFrances.Deleon@commonspirit.org
You may also register to become Victor’s lifesaving donor, using the following link to the National Kidney Registry-https://www.kidneyregistry.org/kfork/
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