Thursday, March 1, 2018

MUST WATCH: #ThatGirlNeedsAKidney


During childhood, I was diagnosed with a kidney disease. Last year it was confirmed by my nephrologist that I must prepare for dialysis. If a kidney is donated now, I can undergo a pre-emptive kidney transplant. In this case, I would need a Living Kidney Donor.

Fistula
In short, my left kidney is performing for both of my kidneys at 12%. With certainty, I will need a new kidney. If I cannot find a donor immediately, I will begin dialysis within two (2) months. Currently, I visit my nephrologist on a monthly basis, a fistula was created in my left arm to prepare for dialysis, and I began the initial evaluation at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute (MGTI) to be considered a viable candidate for kidney transplantation.

In an effort to reach out to as many people as possible, expanding my support network, I've created a "Living Kidney Donor" campaign entitled: #ThatGirlNeedsAKidney.

The #ThatGirlNeedsAKidney icon appears on the Home Page of From Hell to Win: Prayers for Life's Challenges. Clicking on the #ThatGirlNeedsAKidney icon, will direct you to the online MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute Living Kidney Donor Questionnaire (www.medstargeorgetown.org/LivingKidneyDonor).

I realize you may not be able to donate a kidney to me. Sharing this message, however, will extend the opportunity to reach someone who will donate a kidney.

Feel free to contact me via telephone (571-312-3265) or e-mail (thatgirlneedsakidney@gmail.com) if you want more information.

Thank you for your many kindnesses, well wishes, and prayers!

Peace & Love You More...Malkia

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