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 […]