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Helping a Childhood Friend

August 12th, 2014

heart in handI am a long time friend of Bev’s, having met up in our undergrad years on Toronto and continuing our friendship over the decades and across continents.

I have just been accepted as a match for a childhood friend of mine who needs a kidney.

My friend was diagnosed with kidney disease. She has now been on dialysis for 4 years.

Potential donors were sought. Some people, even complete strangers, have offered, but they were rejected for one reason or another. The assessment procedure is very protective of donors, being careful to not put them at any risk themselves.

When I heard about her needing a kidney, I read the links that were sent to me, and learned more about kidneys. I called the Kidney Foundation, and then the Living Donor Co-ordinator. I learned a great deal and decided to be assessed.

I wanted to give my friend more time…..and a better quality of life. Currently, her fatigue is huge and she is not able to go away anywhere for more than one night at a time. There were other reasons as well. She is a grandmother, as am I, and wants to have more time and energy to enjoy this.

I have been accepted!!!

On August 18 the surgery will happen. All our families will be there. I feel really good about this and I feel this is a great privilege.

I would ask to your prayers, good wishes and positive thoughts for Monday August 18 for Pam (donor) and Ann (recipient) and our families.

Tags: dialysis, donor, families, friend, kidney disease, Kidney Foundation, surgery
Posted in Choice, healing

 

4 Responses

  1. Pauline Buck says:
    August 12, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Pam – how wonderful that you stepped up to help your friend and that your tests proved you to be a match! My prayers will be with you on Aug 18th, and with your recipient Ann. My prayers are also with my friend Teresa who so needs a kidney too. I wish I were able to do for her what you are doing for Ann. Bless you.

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  2. Sheila Baxxter says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:40 am

    Hi Bev, Oh, this is so beautiful. I will be praying for Pam and Ann on the 18th. It was an honour to be part of that loving group with Gran and feel it. I have been at huge funerals with no heart beat felt and it is not about the numbers but about the LOVE as you well know. Thank you for your inspiration. Travel safe. Sheila

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  3. Sheila Baxxter says:
    August 13, 2014 at 9:41 am

    Thank you.

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  4. Karen Breau says:
    August 13, 2014 at 2:03 pm

    Bev
    This is a beautiful piece and high lighting Pam is so thoughtful. I tried to reach you to invite you for a luncheon I had for Pam in late July but I think you were in Panama.
    Sheila forward this to me, I would like to be on your mailing list
    Karen

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