Transplant Athletes Wanted
Team Buffalo is seeking transplant recipients, living organ donors and donor families to join in preparations for the Transplant Games of America.
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The 2022 games will take place in San Diego from Friday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 3. Competitions include a 5K run/walk, badminton, ballroom dancing, basketball, bowling, cornhole, cycling, darts, golf, lyrics for life, pickleball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, Texas Hold ‘Em poker, track and field, trivia, a virtual triathlon, volleyball and a Youth Olympiad.
Anyone interested in joining Team Buffalo can email TeamBuffaloTGA@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 716-529-4390. More information is online at www.kfwny.org/TeamBuffalo.
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WBEN Highlights the Mission of the Kidney Foundation of WNY
The mission of the Kidney Foundation of Western New York and our programs are the focus of an Oct. 11 news story from WBEN. Tanesha Adams also spoke with WBEN's Mike Baggerman about her experiences with kidney disease and receiving a kidney transplant. Click here for the story.
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Inspiring Stories
Book Talk Benefits
Kidney Foundation
Bob Poczik shared inspiring stories of courage, resilience and hope during a book talk at StoneGate of Clarence. The Oct. 4 event raised money for the Kidney Foundation of WNY.
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Thanks to Bob for his great presentation, StoneGate for hosting, Linda Snyder for organizing the talk, volunteer helpers and all the attendees who donated in support of the Kidney Foundation.
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#KidneyTransplantThursdays Begin on October 14th
The Living Kidney Donors Network is launching Kidney Transplant Thursdays, encouraging people to spread the word about living kidney donation.
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On the second Thursday of every month, Kidney Transplant Thursdays encourages those in the kidney transplant community, organizations and individuals to use their social media outlets and traditional public relations to educate the public about living kidney donation.
For more information, visit the Kidney Transplant Thursdays website or the Facebook group page.
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Cycling Along the "Organ Trail"
Kidney donor Mark Scotch is riding the "Organ Trail" from Martha's Vineyard to Wisconsin, raising awareness of kidney disease and organ donation. The Kidney Foundation of WNY joined ECMC in welcoming Mark to Buffalo on Sept. 30.
More than 90,000 Americans are currently in need of a kidney transplant. Mark's journey shows that living donors can save a life and remain healthy and active. He is also supporting the mission of the National Kidney Donation Organization,
Mark is sharing updates from his trip at theorgantrailhm.wordpress.com.
(Photo from ECMC)
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Local Kidney and Transplant News
WKBW | Hamburg Police Hero in Need of Kidney
A Town of Hamburg Police officer who helped a family in need during the November 2014 snowstorm is now in need himself. Officer Joe Bloom is seeking a living kidney donor.
The Post-Journal | Student, Teacher Connection Leads To Kidney Donation
Teacher Celeste Marsh decided to donate a kidney to the parent of a student. Pernell Caster has dealt with kidney disease his entire life and started dialysis a year ago.
Niagara Gazette | After potential donor falls through, Gasport man still searching for new kidney
A kidney for Bill Bucolo fell through this June when the donor couldn't pass the final test. Now Bucolo is rallying his spirits, volunteering at Artpark and Pirate's Fest, as well as other interests, and even starting school again to work in human services.
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Online Activities
Kidney Disease and Transplant Support Group
All dialysis/chronic kidney disease patients, transplant recipients of any organ, living donors, families, and supporters are welcome. Meetings will be held on Zoom until further notice. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 21 at 6 p.m.
Call in by dialing: 1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 869 4599 5157, Password: 880663
Or join at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86945995157?pwd=SUVQZ3VkSmRKUHVMZkZjdWdwUFNzdz09
Password: kidney
Living it up, New York Style: A Living Donor Kidney Transplant Workshop
Do you need a kidney transplant? Are you on a transplant list in New York State? Join New York Center for Kidney Transplantation to learn strategies to help find a living donor. Wednesday, November 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. on Zoom. To register, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/69VYMR9
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