Need Kidney Donation Urgently "We Need Help To Find A Match" Because of Rare Condition Says Family

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Sisters, Bonnie and Valerie, suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Without functioning kidneys, each sister must be hooked up to a dialysis machine for 8-10 hours a day, every day.

This is no way to live.

While dialysis keeps them alive, it is a treatment and NOT a cure. That's why Bonnie and Valerie need to find healthy kidneys as soon as possible.

We need your help to find a match!

The Power of Transplants

With kidney transplants, Bonnie and Valerie would regain their quality of life almost immediately.

Sadly the odds of finding healthy kidneys are low, particularly for Bonnie where her unique mix of antibodies means that only 2% of the global population is a potential match.

That's why we need to test as many people as possible to save their lives.

A simple oral (buccal) swab is all it takes!

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?You'll be helping :?

Bonnie

As a teacher for over 35 years, Bonnie has shaped more lives than we can count.?Her friend network is extensive, and thanks to a carefully maintained calendar, she never misses a birthday, anniversary or special event. She’s also a volunteer, supporting various organizations, including the Kidney Foundation of Canada and Canadian Cancer Society which she has championed for over 25 years.??Most importantly, she’s a loving wife of over 40 years, a mom to two grown daughters, an aunt, and a Grandma to two amazing little kids, a vibrant 3.5-year old girl and a curious 8-mo old boy.?These kids love and need their Grandma tremendously, and there’s nothing she wouldn’t do for them.?Now Bonnie needs a kidney and we’re not going to stop until we find her one!

Valerie

Valerie is an empathetic individual who is passionate about helping others. This led to the adoption of her youngest daughter and to her eventual career as a psychotherapist. By supporting patients in their struggles and in achieving their goals, Valerie makes a significant impact on the lives of others daily. Valerie's compassion and care for others is unmatched. It is no wonder she maintains a full practice, and cares for 5 adopted animals (2 dogs and 3 cats), despite the severe impact of dialysis on her day-to-day life.??Valerie is also a proud grandmother of a wonderful and dynamic, fiery-headed five-year-old boy. In her spare time, she loves to Zoom with him and looks forward to resuming their many playdates soon.?

Why Be a Donor?

Choosing to be a live donor is an incredible act of generosity. Kidney donation is a simple and straightforward procedure with a relatively easy recovery period.?By giving a piece of yourself and being a live donor, you are giving the recipient, their family and their friends the ULTIMATE GIFT.?The gift of life.

?You Too Can Be a Donor!

A Simple Cheek Swab is All it Takes

We need to swab as many people as possible to find compatible matches.

We'll send you a swab kit, swab at home and send it back. In 4-6 weeks we’ll know if you’re a potential match for donation.??The process of providing a cheek swab is fully confidential and in no way obliges you to go through with donation. Your swab acts as a preliminary test for compatibility. Any subsequent steps will be managed by appropriate healthcare professionals. Our role is solely as facilitators.

To contact Bonnie, Valerie, or their family fundraising reach out to?:?

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