I Need a Kidney!
The Blog

Thanks so much for checking out my site.

When I moved to New York City in 2008 at the age of 40 I discovered I had kidney disease, Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) to be exact. 

The story continues HERE, but fast forward to 2025 in Venice Beach, CA, and to get straight to the point, I need a kidney transplant, by this December 2025 or I'll likely have to go on dialysis. 

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I am so lucky to have a few family and friends who have begun the process of being evaluated for living kidney donation with UCLA  But it can take a few months to determine who is eligible to donate and already four wonderful people have been rejected for various reasons.

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So if you or anyone you know have even the slightest interest in becoming a living kidney donor please check out this site https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/transplants/kidney-transplant/living-donor 

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And if you'd like to apply go here https://www.uclakidneydonor.org/

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It is completely ANONYMOUS, non-commital - they will not tell me you've applied, so no pressure.  My insurance pays for all testing and the surgery and I'll cover any other expenses.

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You can read more about living kidney donation here.

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It is an immense act of kindness being a living kidney donor and I am beyond appreciative of anyone even considering it. It's not only life saving, it's hugely transformative. It would give me energy like I've never had before, to volunteer and travel - visit family and friends on the East Coast - things that I am now unable to do as my body fills with toxins and my immune system is compromised. 

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Please reach out if you have any questions. 

xo LARA