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Dear Friends, Family and Community,

I’m reaching out to you with a heavy heart and a hopeful spirit. I am facing a serious health challenge with polycystic kidney disease. My kidneys have reached the end of their journey, and I am facing the reality of kidney failure.

While this news has been difficult to process, I will soon require a kidney transplant to avoid the difficult process of dialysis, especially as we care for our two children, aged 15 and 11. A transplant would offer me the best chance at a fuller, healthier life with my young family. As a parent, nothing matters more to me than being present and active in my children's lives, watching them grow, and being there for all their important moments. Unfortunately, my husband is ineligible to donate due to his own health condition, so we’re seeking a living kidney donor.

I know asking someone to consider donating a kidney is an enormous request. It's one of the most significant gifts one person can give to another. I've learned that many people live normal, healthy lives with one kidney, but I also understand that choosing to be a living donor requires careful thought and consideration.

To help with your cautiousness around this donation, here are some key facts about kidney donation:

Living Donor Advantage: Living donor kidneys usually last longer and work better than deceased donors, and allows me to avoid many painful years of dialysis

Minimal Risk: The surgery poses minimal risks to the donor, as donors live healthy, normal lives with just one kidney

Shorter Wait Time: Kidney donations from living donors can reduce waiting time significantly for me, often years sooner than a deceased donor

Costs: The recipients insurance covers all medical expenses related to the donation, including surgery and follow-up care

No Commitment or Obligation: Just because you started the process does not mean you are committing to anything. You can backoff anytime and there are no obligations

Quick Recovery: After surgery, donors only stay in the hospital for 1-2 days and return to regular activities after 2-4 weeks

How You Can Help:

If you are willing to donate and want to get more information, please send a direct message or respond to the post

Spread the Word: If you can’t donate, please help us amplify this post. Spread the word, share this message widely and help us get this message out to as many people as possible.

Your support, in whatever form it takes, means the world to me and my family. This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do: asking for help in such a personal way. Your generosity could give me a second chance at a longer, healthier life.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Your consideration alone means more than I can express.

With deep gratitude,

Smitha