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Nichole is Hoping a Living Kidney Donor will Come Forward
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
Feb 4


New Billboard Calls Attention to Joseph's Need for a Kidney
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
Dec 8, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
Former WIVB anchor Teresa Weakley becomes a living kidney donor
Teresa Weakley, who anchored at WIVB in Buffalo from 2013 to 2016 and is now with WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, learned of a woman...
Dec 30, 2024


Otto Needs a Kidney
Otto Tertinek Otto Tertinek recently discovered that he is nearing kidney failure. Unfortunately, members of his family not matches for...
Dec 24, 2024


Remembering Allan Harris Rosenblitt (1947-2024)
Broadcaster Allan Harris Rosenblitt helped spread awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.
Dec 11, 2024


Renal Support Network | Journey to Kidney Transplantation after Decades of Dialysis
Born with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a rare kidney condition, Jessica Frysz faced extraordinary challenges from a young age.
Dec 5, 2024


Observer | Family celebrates successful kidney transplant
Richard Peters of Silver Creek celebrated his 70th birthday in good health, thanks to a kidney donated by his niece Priscilla Peters...
Nov 27, 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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