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 […]
Pediatric Glomerular Kidney Disease
Glomerular Kidney Disease (Pediatric) Pediatric Glomerular Diseases include diseases such as Nephrotic Syndrome Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Minimal Change Disease IgM Nephropathy IgA Nephropathy C3 Glomerulopathy Membranous Nephropathy These diseases may cause the kidneys to leak excess protein and blood in the urine, high blood pressure, and may lead to loss of […]
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 […]