Matilda Ruane Needs A Kidney
https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/21-month-old-baby-girl-tampa-need-kidney-transplant/67-60b4053d-9628-475e-997f-1640b681ee58 TAMPA, Fla. — Matilda Ruane, a 21-month-old baby girl, is in need of a kidney transplant. Her mom says she was born with End-Stage Renal Disease. “Within 24 hours of her being born we were told her kidneys didn’t work and she would need to start on dialysis,” her mom, Molly, said. Brian Martindale […]
Roman McCormick Needs a Kidney
https://www.13abc.com/2023/02/18/toledo-family-asks-help-finding-kidney-donor-15-year-old-son/ TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – The family of 15-year-old Roman McCormick is desperate to find their son a kidney donor. McCormick was born with BOR syndrome, which causes kidney malformation, and has stage four kidney failure. Doctors say his kidneys are working at 24 percent capacity. Without a donor, he’ll soon need dialysis. “Knowing […]
Becoming A Kidney Donor
Becoming a kidney donor is a life-changing decision that can save the life of someone in need of a kidney transplant. The process of becoming a kidney donor involves a series of medical evaluations and testing to determine if you are a suitable candidate to donate a kidney. The first step in becoming a kidney […]
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Kidney Disorders In Children
Overview of Kidney Disorders in Children How do the kidneys work? Your child’s body takes nutrients from food and converts them into energy. After your child’s body has taken the nutrients it needs, waste products are left behind in the bowel and in the blood. The kidneys and urinary system keep chemicals, such as potassium and sodium, […]
Painter On A Mission To Match Kidneys For Kids
Marty Mulcahy Editor BAY CITY – Brian Martindale, a Local 2353 union painter, in 2013 almost certainly saved the life of a 10-year-old girl who was in renal failure, by giving her one of his kidneys. Motivated to spread the word about the need for more kidney donors, last month Martindale wrapped up a personal […]
Bradley Monger – Kidneys For Kids WHSV Interview
ELKTON, Va. (WHSV) – An 11-year-old boy from Elkton is in need of a kidney donor and his family is seeking the community’s help to find one. Bradley Monger was born with kidney disease, his left kidney has no function and his right is down to just 27 percent function. “He needs a kidney so […]