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Philip is Waiting for a Kidney Transplant
Philip Bellis of Forestville, NY, is in need of a kidney donor. He has type O blood and is listed with the transplant center at ECMC. Phil is a 43-year-old father of five who adores spending time with his family.
Nov 5


Rachel is Hoping for a Kidney from a Living Donor
Rachel Kijek-Miller of Hamburg needs a kidney transplant. She has type A blood and is listed with ECMC.
Rachel is an animal lover. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with family.
Oct 30


David is a Firefighter in Need of a Kidney Transplant
David Carberry lives in Hamburg, NY. He has blood type “AB” and is waiting for a kidney transplant. He shared his story with the Kidney Connection:
I grew up in Woodlawn/Blasdell in Hamburg, NY, went to Frontier High School and graduated in 1999.
Oct 28


New York State will Allow Patients to Register at Multiple Transplant Centers
Governor Kathy Hochul signed the HEART (Helping Equal Access to Registrations for Transplants) Act on Friday, repealing an outdated New York law prohibiting multi-listing at transplant centers in the state. The ban dated back to 1990. New York has long been the only state with such a restriction.
Oct 21


A Message from the Heart: Kidney Donor is Needed
Dear Friends, Family, and Kind-hearted Strangers, Someone I love dearly, my husband Ray, is still in need of a kidney transplant — a...
Sep 3


John is Hoping for a Kidney from a Living Donor
John Cole of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney transplant from a living donor. He is working with the transplant center at ECMC and has type O blood.
“Some folks in the community might know me through my experience in the field of special education,” John said. “I have worked as a teacher, counselor and administrator for public schools for over 40 years.”
Aug 4


Ray Needs a Kidney to Keep Driving Forward
🚙 “Every great road trip needs pit stops, and right now - l'm at one." I've got a lot of miles left in me, but I need a kidney to keep...
Jul 22


Tom Fries is Seeking a Kidney Donor
Tom Fries of Depew is seeking a living kidney donor. A beloved husband and father, and dedicated coach and friend, Tom is listed for transplant at Erie County Medical Center.
Apr 15


Sabrina Needs a Kidney Donor
Sabrina Mclin of Buffalo needs a kidney transplant and is seeking a living donor. She is working with the transplant center at ECMC and...
Mar 27


Ray is Hoping for Kidney from a Living Donor
Update / Video: Sweet Buffalo and WIVB-TV hosted Ray's family on April 14 to talk about their story and Ray's need for a kidney...
Mar 25


Shyteize is Hoping for a Kidney from a Living Donor
Shyteize Shyteize Major of Buffalo is hoping for a kidney from a living donor. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the...
Mar 20


WIVB | Patients can lose up to 90% of kidney function before symptoms become evident
Roy Sheppard of Lancaster is seeking a living kidney donor. Thanks to WIVB for highlighting kidney health on World Kidney Day! Roy...
Mar 17


Isha is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor
Isha from Buffalo, NY, is hoping for a kidney transplant and is seeking a living kidney donor. “I have a 11-year-old daughter,” she said....
Mar 3


Dandre is Hoping a Kidney Transplant will Free Him from Dialysis
Dandre Bell of Buffalo is waiting for a kidney transplant. He has type A blood and working with the transplant team at Erie County Medical C
Feb 27


NY Kidney "Living It Up" workshop on Sunday, March 2
Are you in need of a kidney or interested in learning about Living Kidney Donation? Join the NY Center for Kidney Transplantation on March 2
Feb 26


Brittany is Waiting for a Kidney Transplant
Brittany Empson of North Tonawanda is waiting for a kidney transplant and hoping a living donor will come forward. She is listed at ECMC...
Feb 5


Joy is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor
Joy has come through many health challenges and is now stable enough to be listed for a kidney transplant. She's is working with the team at
Jan 22


Nine-year-old Isaac Reyes is looking for a living kidney donor
Nine-year-old Isaac Reyes is looking for a living kidney donor. "Some things I enjoy doing are playing with my siblings, playing video...
Jan 2


Tammy Richards of Buffalo Hopes for a Living Donor
Tammy Richards of Buffalo has stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). She's hoping that a transplant will allow her to improve her quality...
Nov 25, 2024


Matt Jowsey of Buffalo is Seeking a Living Kidney Donor
Matt Jowsey of Buffalo is seeking a living kidney donor. His friends and family are sharing this graphic to help reach potential donors.
Nov 23, 2024
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