Help Alexis Find a Kidney Donor

Hi Friends and Family,

I know it's been a while since I posted an update on this page. To be transparent, I have been physically and emotionally exhausted with doctor appointments, work, and dialysis multiple times a week. But I am trying to stay optimistic through it all. I can't thank you all enough for your love and support throughout this time. I was in awe of my friends and family who came forward to offer kind words, support, and even a kidney.

On a positive note, I was recently reevaluated at Massachusetts General Hospital and got listed on their kidney transplant list. FINALLY!! 🎉🎉🎉

Anyone who was evaluated at DHMC and got disqualified is welcome to be re-evaluated at MGH, as their living donor guidelines are different (and less strict) than DHMC. I linked the form below, which is similar to the one from DHMC. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Thank you for your interest in being a living donor at MGH. We appreciate your altruism. Please answer all the questions to the best of your knowledge. Providing your relevant health information will help us determine your eligibility to become a living donor. Please include your email address as it...

What can you do if you want to donate a kidney but your blood type is incompatible? Some transplant centers have a "Paired Kidney Exchange Program" which involves two living donors and two recipients. If the donor from one pair is compatible with the recipient from the other pair, and vice versa, the transplant center can arrange for a "swap" for the donations to simultaneously take place. This allows two transplant candidates to receive organs and two donors to give organs as the original pairs were not compatible. Here is some more information!

Incompatible Blood Types and Paired Exchange Programs What blood types "match"? Blood typing is the first blood test that will determine if your blood is compatible with the potential donor's blood. If the donor's blood type works with your blood type, the donor will take the next blood test (tissue typing). Kidney donors must have a compatible blood t...