The Backmeyer family of Kamloops has started its search for a living kidney donor to benefit their daughter and sister Ferris, 4. . . . Here’s a note from Ferris’s mother, Lindsey, to accompany the above poster:
“I am hoping that this poster can be shared far and wide in hopes of finding us the hero we so desperately need. Ferris is four years old and has spent the majority of her life on dialysis — three years and counting. A successful kidney transplant means LIFE for our sweet girl! Ferris has undergone one unsuccessful kidney transplant and, as a result, we are looking for a very specific kidney. She needs a young, small female donor. Please share far and wide in hopes of finding the perfect kidney for Ferris!”
One other thing . . . please keep in mind that you don’t have to be a blood match in order to donate a kidney. Through the Living Kidney Donor Program, you are able to donate a kidney to an anonymous recipient, but only if the person you are wanting to receive a kidney is able to get one.
My wife, Dorothy, got a kidney through this exact program on Sept. 23, 2013.
If you would like to receive more information, all the contact info follows here . . .
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If you are interested in being a living kidney donor, more information is available here:
Living Kidney Donor Program
St. Paul’s Hospital
6A Providence Building
1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
Tel: 604-806-9027
Toll free: 1-877-922-9822
Fax: 604-806-9873
Email: donornurse@providencehealth.bc.ca
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Vancouver General Hospital Living Donor Program – Kidney
Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre
Level 5, 2775 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
604-875-5182 or 1-855-875-5182
kidneydonornurse@vch.ca
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Or, for more information, visit right here.
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