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« on: July 11, 2009, 12:41:39 PM »

'Decision to Donate' is the story of two men, one in need of a kidney transplant and the other willing to donate. The film explores this profound, life saving decision along with the emotional experiences of the donor, the recipient and their families.
Watch Trailer http://www.decisiontodonate.com/
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Admin for IHateDialysis 2008 - 2014, retired.
Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2009, 02:14:01 PM »

I had sent this video to Patrice, Jenna's donor, and she and I both found it very moving.
I sent Patrice this note:
Watching that video reminded me of going to your room, right after surgery. I have never been so happy to see someone throw up in my life!
Truthfully, my biggest fear, beyond Jenna's outcome, was that somehow you would be harmed. The relief and joy I felt when I saw you that day was incredible!
I am grateful everyday I look at Jenna and see opportunity she was given, it really is a miracle. All thanks to you Patrice!
This coming Thursday is the 2 1/2 year anniversary since the transplant. Every minute has been a gift. As they say in the video, it's not just the recipient who benefits, but the whole family, and friends, anyone who loves the person who has been sick.

Living donors ROCK!  :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;
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Admin for IHateDialysis 2008 - 2014, retired.
Jenna is our daughter, bad bladder damaged her kidneys.
Was on in-center hemodialysis 2003-2007.
7 yr transplant lost due to rejection.
She did PD Sept. 2013 - July 2017
Found a swap living donor using social media, friends, family.
New kidney in a paired donation swap July 26, 2017.
Her story ---> https://www.facebook.com/WantedKidneyDonor
Please watch her video: http://youtu.be/D9ZuVJ_s80Y
Living Donors Rock! http://www.livingdonorsonline.org -
News video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-7KvgQDWpU
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