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Ko-Wei Yang - Share a Spare

WHO AM I? I am a 43 year old father of 2 young girls. PKD is an inherited disease that causes cysts to build up in the kidneys until they no longer function. I am currently at end stage renal failure and in desperate need of a kidney transplant. Family and friends have offered to donate a kidney but were screened out due to medical conditions.

Both my wife and I are desperate. My wife and I have been married for more than 15 years. My daughters are only 9 years old. I work in my family business started by my father and the responsiblity to continue the company falls solely on me.

Winter and summer are my favorite times of the year. I enjoy reading, listening to music, driving, sending greeting cards, postcards, and packages with a variety of stamps, giving presents, visiting museums, going for walks, volunteering in the community, spending time with family and friends. A kidney transplant would save me from a life of dialysis and restrictions.


Why I Need a Kidney

A kidney transplant will restore my quality of life, allow me to be a present father and husband. I hope to be able to spend time with my family and treasure the precious time we have together.

I am more than happy to cover lost wages up to $150,000, any medical costs associated with testing and evaluation, as well as any medical complications that arise post operation. I will also cover all necessary travel expenses as needed.

WHERE TO DONATE:
The firs step would be a medical screening and tissue typing matching. This can be done at your local Quest Diagnostics. If we are a fit, we can work together to determine the best operation center for both of us.




Thank You!

How You Can Help

If you are a healthy individual, you only need 1 kidney to continue living normal lives while your donated spare can save my life.

Fill out the interest questionaire and thank you so much for your generosity.

Support & Protections Available to Donors

  • Lost Wages

    Up to $150,000 reimbursement

  • Travel and Medical Costs

    Travel and testing costs fully covered

  • Minimal Impact

    Donors continue to lead normal lives

  • Remote Testing

    avoid air travel for donor evaluation & surgery

  • Best Match

    maximize the impact of your donation

  • Legal Support

    fighting termination & discrimination

  • Complication Protection

    reimbursement for complications costs

  • Reduce Wasted Time

    streamlined donation process

  • Home Blood Draws

    where availble for Quest Mobile

  • Help Other Donors

    give feedback to improve the process