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Psycho's 17 y/o grandson is in renal failure. He needs a kidney transplant. If you would consider being tested for donation, please PM me. Otherwise, prayers and good thoughts are appreciated. (P.S. His sister is being tested, but if she has the same hereditary cancer markers, they won't use hers). I know we're a motorcycle club. But we're more than that... we're family. So, I'm turning to our "family," hoping that someone will want to help out Gavin. 6 1/2 years ago a VRCC member (Carolyn Schmidt  ) donated a kidney to Psycho. She was a God-send and we are thankful everyday. The basic qualifications to donate include: Good physical and mental health. BMI less than 35. Must be free from: Diabetes, cancer, hepatitis, organ diseases, infectious diseases. Compatible blood type Incompatible blood type doesn't eliminate donation, as they can do a "paired exchange," where you are compatible with another recipient that has a donor that is compatible with your recipient (and they essentially trade). |
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2020, 01:32:36 PM » |
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Here's a bump for him. A 17 year old has a lot of living yet to do.
I hope they/you or whoever finds a match.
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2020, 01:37:12 PM » |
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Praying for the grandchild. It saddens me that I can no longer donate anything. I donated blood every 8 weeks for years until they decided I could have mad cow disease. Now with the cancer diagnosis. Even though it’s in remission I can’t donate anything. I hope he gets his kidney  |
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f6gal
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2020, 10:18:13 PM » |
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Here's a bump for him. A 17 year old has a lot of living yet to do.
I hope they/you or whoever finds a match.
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2020, 10:19:54 PM » |
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Praying for the grandchild. It saddens me that I can no longer donate anything. I donated blood every 8 weeks for years until they decided I could have mad cow disease. Now with the cancer diagnosis. Even though it’s in remission I can’t donate anything. I hope he gets his kidney Yeah, cancer kicks you out of donation pool. Thank you for the good wishes. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2020, 04:38:18 AM » |
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f6gal, A few things put me out of the running. Is there a link or something I could share among my network to search for a donor? I would like to do something to help.
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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2020, 10:36:05 AM » |
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Yep, it may be hard to find among a bunch of older guys. I’m diabetic and still humbled by Carolyn’s giving heart. Praying for the best.
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« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2020, 03:48:07 PM » |
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f6gal, A few things put me out of the running. Is there a link or something I could share among my network to search for a donor? I would like to do something to help.
Alien
I'm don't think there is a link, I will find out for sure. There is a phone number to call to request to be tested for directed donation. Anyone is welcome to message me or email me ( f6gal@yahoo.com) for more info. Blood type O would be best, but if someone with another blood type is willing, they can do a paired donation. Thank you for your help! |
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« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2020, 03:49:57 PM » |
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Yep, it may be hard to find among a bunch of older guys. I’m diabetic and still humbled by Carolyn’s giving heart. Praying for the best.
Yep, I know we an older crowd here. But ya never know. Thank you for the prayers! |
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« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2020, 12:50:18 PM » |
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A bump for the boy. A few ppl have offered to be tested; however, the more that test, the more likely we'll find a match.
If you don't qualify personally, maybe you know someone?
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2020, 12:33:28 PM » |
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Bump, I don't believe I would be a candidate but I will ask my doctors.
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2020, 02:57:25 PM » |
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Bump, I don't believe I would be a candidate but I will ask my doctors.
Thank you. Update. Gavin is out of the hospital. He must have dialysis 3 times per week until he gets a transplant. Several people have volunteered to be tested (thank you to all of them). His sister will start her testing on Monday. If she has the same hereditary cancer markers, she will be dropped from consideration. Haleigh (the sister) is currently living with us and will be flying to Houston Saturday. She's been very upset about possibly not being able to donate. She told me she has been planning to donate for Gavin since she was 12 years old (it was a given that his kidney function would decline to this point). Fingers are crossed that she will be negative for cancer markers. If she's positive, they will start contacting the other volunteers for screening. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2020, 03:29:31 PM » |
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Praying for the grandchild. It saddens me that I can no longer donate anything. I donated blood every 8 weeks for years until they decided I could have mad cow disease. Now with the cancer diagnosis. Even though it’s in remission I can’t donate anything. I hope he gets his kidney Yep, same here ... can't donate anything. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2020, 03:53:05 PM » |
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I'll give a bump, wish I could help, but recently diagnosed with Bladder cancer and Non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
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« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2020, 03:56:16 PM » |
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I'll give a bump, wish I could help, but recently diagnosed with Bladder cancer and Non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
I'm so sorry to hear that.  Cancer sucks!  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 28, 2020, 09:21:46 AM » |
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Just an update. Haleigh (Gavin's sister) finished her testing Friday, so far everything looks ok. The review board will be meeting tomorrow for final determination if she will be able to donate.
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« Reply #16 on: September 28, 2020, 09:59:53 AM » |
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Excellent news!
Whether fortunate or not, I am marked as an organ donor and have been for years. I did ask my Doc about this and she said no in very strong terms, no way should I consider such a gift. The sad part is, my warranty is up and my organs wouldn't do most folks any good. But, I do hope he gets a kidney.
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« Reply #17 on: September 28, 2020, 04:36:28 PM » |
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Cautiously optimistic, looking forward to hearing what the review board's conclusions are...
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« Reply #18 on: September 29, 2020, 07:53:54 PM » |
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I'll give a bump, wish I could help, but recently diagnosed with Bladder cancer and Non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Cancer sucks! Tell me bout it. I start 12 weeks of chemo next week. Due to my job, the doc says I can't work because of possible infection issues, I just got 12 weeks of fall fishing and riding. Gotta stay positive. |
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« Reply #19 on: September 29, 2020, 08:14:09 PM » |
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I'll give a bump, wish I could help, but recently diagnosed with Bladder cancer and Non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
I'm so sorry to hear that. Cancer sucks! Tell me bout it. I start 12 weeks of chemo next week. Due to my job, the doc says I can't work because of possible infection issues, I just got 12 weeks of fall fishing and riding. Gotta stay positive. Probably one of the worst ways to justify to go fishing/cycling for 12 weeks, but if not at work, any day is a GREAT DAY. |
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« Reply #20 on: November 13, 2020, 12:02:38 PM » |
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UPDATE! Gavin's sister, Haleigh, has been approved to donate! Looks like surgery will be 12/16/20. He is still on dialysis 3 times/week. Thank you everyone for your prayers and good thoughts; please continue! And a special thank you to those that volunteered to be tested. |
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« Reply #21 on: November 13, 2020, 04:30:20 PM » |
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