A Mom's Hope for Antonio

A Second Chance Can Change
Everything.

Antonio is fighting kidney failure and needs a kidney transplant. Help us find his match and give him the future he deserves.

Antonio's Story

More Than a Patient.
He's My Son.

As Antonio's mom, I have spent years watching my son fight kidney failure. He has gone through dialysis, surgeries, hospital stays, procedures, appointments, setbacks, and more than any young person should have to endure.

Right now, Antonio is back in the hospital dealing with more complications. Every hospital stay is another reminder of how important it is for us to keep searching and keep sharing his story.

My hope is simple: I want my son healthy. I want him to have the opportunity to live his life without dialysis and constant hospital stays. I want him to have the future that every mother wants for her child.

Read My Full Letter
Two Polaroid-style photos of Antonio, captioned 'Antonio' with a note reading 'A stronger tomorrow is possible.'

Could You Be Antonio's Match?

Give the Gift of Life

Antonio needs a donor with O or A blood type, positive or negative (+/-).

Important Living Donor Information

  • Donor testing and donor surgery are covered by the recipient's insurance.
  • A donor may remain anonymous.
  • There is no obligation to donate, even if you go through the evaluation process and are approved as a donor.
  • Living kidney donors have the same, and often better, life expectancy than the rest of the population.
  • Potential donors must be at least 18 years old to be evaluated.
  • Beginning the evaluation process does not commit you to donating.

Living Donor Contact Information

Chesley Bethea Bishop, BSN, RN Living Donor Coordinator
Prisma Health Transplant Program
890 W. Faris Road, MMOB Suite 510
Greenville, SC 29605
Office: 864-455-1730
Fax: 864-455-1665

Other Ways to Support Antonio

Not able to donate a kidney? You can still help.

Antonio's kidney failure and ongoing medical complications have prevented him from being able to work. Hospital stays, treatments, travel, everyday bills, and other expenses continue even while our family focuses on getting him healthy and finding a kidney donor.

Donate through PayPal

Help Antonio and our family with expenses during this journey.

Donate with PayPal PayPal Email: [email protected]

Share Antonio's Story

Even if you cannot donate financially or become a kidney donor, sharing Antonio's story is extremely valuable.

Resources

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