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« on: October 28, 2008, 09:15:44 AM »
I can't believe it, but I finally have found a match!!!   :bandance; :bandance; But now she has a lot of questions.  I am sure someone here would have some sites that offer potential donors with good information.  All help appreciated!!




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« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2008, 09:50:38 AM »

I PM'd you but there's a great site with lots of info: Living Donors Online http://www.livingdonorsonline.org and they have a message forum where you can post comments and questions for other donors.

I know other people have used Transplant Buddies http://www.transplantbuddies.org but I have only visited there a few times.
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« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2008, 10:16:45 AM »
Send a PM to xtrememoosetrax.  She will be glad to share her donation experience and answer questions!     Congratulations on a match!!  That is very exciting.  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2008, 10:27:12 AM »
Thanks for your help and well wishes!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2008, 11:37:38 AM »
Go to www.kidney.org this is a good web site for questions on donation and kidney related articles.
Hope this helps ;)

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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2008, 11:44:20 AM »
Quote from: paris on October 28, 2008, 10:16:45 AM
Send a PM to xtrememoosetrax.  She will be glad to share her donation experience and answer questions!     Congratulations on a match!!  That is very exciting.  :2thumbsup;
Indeed, I would be happy to talk to you or your friend and tell you what I know.  Please feel free to send me a PM.
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2008, 12:57:13 PM »
Glad to hear you have a match. Good news for you.
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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2008, 05:30:02 PM »
Thanks again!  I jsut pray she agrees.  She called yesterday when she got the news and we were both shocked.  I have had about 10 people try and no matches thus far, so when she called I was ready for her to say sorry, but... 

Wow!   :cheer:
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2008, 05:37:16 PM »
GREAT NEWS  :flower;

I bet my brother in law would be happy to talk to her too.  He wanted to get involved in some way that would help increase donation, but still has dial-up so he doesn't spend a whole lot of time online.
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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2008, 05:39:29 PM »
Thanks - if he wants to just pm me his phone# and I will let her know.  Donors rock!
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