Sharon's Kidney Transplant Fundraiser

On February 2, 2018, I was sent to the ER.  Some labwork came back showing that my hemaglobin levels were down to 5.4. (normal is about 14)  The staff were amazed that I was able to hold my head up.  After additional testing,  it was discovered that I was in end stage renal failure.   I received 3 units of blood, and was subjected to a battery of tests including a CT guided kidney biopsy.   The biopsy revealed that I was born with an antibody which at some point not only attacked whatever virus I had,  it also attacked my kidneys.   Over time  my kidney function diminished to the point I needed to go on dialysis.    Luckily,  I have been approved for transplant!   Tom will be donating via the Paired Kidney Donation program.  https://unos.org/transplant/kidney-paired-donation/  My surgery will be taking place on October 29th and Tom's on October 30th.   I'll be out of work about 8 weeks, and Tom for about two.