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This is me Lori , Dustin's mom
« on: September 02, 2008, 12:22:12 PM »
 :yahoo; Dustins car show was a huge success!!! 97 ppl registered and it was open to the public. One of Dustin's friends raps and sang, an another band played. We had all kinds of food. Waitng to hear our total $$$ for the National Kidney Foundation!! We had a donation box and ppl put money in it!!!! We had a memorial in the corner of the  lot just for Dustin! My dad Dustin's grampa even put his truck in the car show along with my brother and nephew.

It was a hot and humid day but it was bittersweet. Their were 3 ppl from the organ procurement 1 was a total lung recipient and the other a heart.
I think I might have inspired them to write their donors family. I am sending my letter to Benjamin today and will let you all know when I get a reply!!!

Hope all of you are hangin in their . I love you all!! Will get pics on here soon!!!

Lori/Indiana
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« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2008, 01:39:34 PM »
 :2thumbsup; That's great Lori! Looking forward to the pics!
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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
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« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2008, 02:32:28 PM »
Great, Lori. I wish I could have been there.
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2008, 04:04:00 PM »
How wonderful to see how much people loved Dustin and for them to honor him.   I am glad it was a good day for all of you. I can't wait to see pictures.  We love you, Lori! :grouphug;
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« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2008, 05:09:17 PM »
So glad it was a success Lori.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2008, 11:22:24 PM »
Lori every time I read one of your posts I am stunned and humbled.  I can't think of anything in the world worse than losing a child but you are turning this into such a positive thing and I so admire you, I know you must have your days when you are down and unhappy but Dustin will be looking down and so proud of the way you are dealing with this.   :cuddle;   He was clearly loved by many and is not going to be forgotten, that must be a comfort to you. :grouphug;
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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2008, 11:27:59 PM »
lori, i'm so glad to hear that everything went well. it sounds like it was lots of fun and i know it was a wonderful way to honor dustin. your strength is amazing.
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« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2008, 06:44:07 PM »
Great news. It is nice to know how important Dustin is to so many. Looking forward to some pictures.  :thumbup; :thumbup;
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« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2008, 11:07:14 AM »
Glad it was so successful, and for such a great cause.  Your son continues to inspire people and make a difference every day!  We would all be privileged to be able to have the same said of us someday.   :cuddle;
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