Nichole Jenson of West Seneca needs a kidney transplant and is hoping to find a living kidney donor. She’s working with the transplant center at ECMC. Nichole loves animals, especially her dog Bella and cat Alley. She enjoys painting, creating stained glass and making jewelry.   “I’ve always loved to craft but lately it has been my way to decompress from so much going on in my life,” she said.   Nichole has faced a long and complicated health journey, including 10 major surge

Melanie Anderson first received a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2022. Like many people with CKD, Melanie’s kidney problems can’t be attributed to a single cause. “My condition has worsened over the years, even with a strict diet and constant medications,” she said. Now, she needs a kidney transplant.

A billboard is a great way to spread the word about the need for a living donor! Joseph's family worked with Lamar Advertising of Buffalo to share his need. "Joseph likes to golf, loves his grandkids, needs a kidney," the billboard notes. "Make a difference, call ECMC (716) 898-4931." The graphic also includes the URL transplantinfo.com , a website that hosts quick and clear videos about kidney transplantation. People dealing with kidney disease can watch videos like " Can I

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.

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.

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.

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Kathy Hochul signed the HEART (Helping Equal Access to Registrations for Transplants) Act on Friday, repealing an outdated New York law prohibiting multi-listing at transplant centers in the state.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.

Dear Friends, Family, and Kind-hearted Strangers,  Someone I love dearly, my husband Ray, is still in need of a kidney transplant — a...

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.”

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.

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

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...

Roy Sheppard of Lancaster is seeking a living kidney donor. Thanks to WIVB for highlighting kidney health on World Kidney Day! Roy...

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....

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

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

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

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

Tammy Richards of Buffalo has stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). She's hoping that a transplant will allow her to improve her quality...