Malik is a senior in Islip high school and was born with a condition called Prune Belly Syndrome. Prune Belly Syndrome (PBS) is a rare disorder that can be characterized at birth by missing muscles in the abdomen and/or severe bladder, kidney, and urinary systems abnormalities . Seven years ago Malik received a kidney transplant from his older sister. However, over the years he has had several rejections and the function of the donated kidney has declined. At this moment he is currently receiving dialysis 3 times a week to assist the kidney in filtering the body. Three times a week he travels with his mom or a family member from his home in Islip, NY to his dialysis center in NYC. Through out this time his mom has called out from work in order to travel with him for his appointments. While traveling expenses and missed days from work are financially difficult on the family, they work together to make sure Malik receives the best treatment possible. Any donations would be helpful in supporting Malik through these hardships as he waits for a kidney transplant. Anyone who would like to get tested to see if they are a potential match for Malik can click the link below.

http://columbiasurgery.org/kidney-transplant
And click Transplant Candidate Evaluation or call
1(212)305-6469 for more information.

More information about Prune Belly Syndrome as well as information about other individuals who live with this condition can be found in the link below.
https://youtu.be/iO13SToijPY