This is Jeff Johasky, and he is enjoying his retirement years with his lovely wife Nancy, their two kids and three grandchildren. Raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, Jeff and Nancy knew each other their whole lives, but romance did not start until his brother Tom married Nancy’s sister. They became wedding dates and now are about to celebrate 50 years of marriage. This relationship continues, but the story is not yet complete. If you do not have your health, you really are not living your best life. Jeff has Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stage 5. This is often an inherited condition so none of his family members will be a match.
Jeff practiced law and Nancy worked at many endeavors while raising their family in Pennsylvania. Jeff has always practiced with his clients' best interest in mind. Nancy and Jeff are currently loving their new title of Florida snowbirds going back and forth to Naples, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Jeff likes to play golf, do yard work and spending time with his family. His three granddaughters need their Nonno around, which is grandfather in Italian.
Jeff is lucky enough that he has not started dialysis yet, but he cannot wait the average wait time of 5 years to be on a transplant list. His best chance to resume a healthy lifestyle is to find a living donor so we need to share his story so more people can be evaluated to see if they are a match.
Potential Donors call 412-647-4438. Register at https://livingdonorreg.upmc.com and designate Jeffrey Johasky, as the recipient.
You can also mail donations to:
Kidney Buddy Foundation Inc.
221 Via Condado Way
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Go to unos.org to register on the National Kidney Donor list.
Everyone that needs a kidney donation has an individual transplant coordinator that is helping them through the process. Contact the coordinator that is listed for each of our featured buddies so you can be tested for that person.
If you are not a match for your person, you can still help them by registering for the Paired Kidney program. Go to paireddonation.org to learn more.
Everyone needs a helping hand. If you know of someone that needs a kidney transplant, help them get the message out in workplace newsletters, clubs, religious communities and also through kidneybuddy.org.
Share our Facebook posts with your friends. The more people that know of someone in need, the greater the chance we can find their buddy.
Please read about being a living donor on our site and meet the people that have already found their match and those that still need a buddy. We are here to help navigate families through kidney donation.
Contact us on this website or email Ken@kidneybuddy.org
We have a Featured Buddy Questionnaire that you will need to complete that includes your illness, transplant coordinator name, center, phone number and email address.
People want to know your story so all of us at Kidney Buddy need to get to know you. Our Featured Buddies are encouraged to share some highs and lows and then also something unique like a favorite song, movie, first job or childhood nickname. People need to connect with a person to want to make the unselfish commitment to be a living donor.
Once you are a Featured Buddy, you will need to help us spread the word. We have compiled a list of responsibilities that include following us on social media, sharing the post with all of your friends and asking them to do the same. The average person has 300+ friends on Facebook so you are increasing your chances of getting your story seen if your family and friends are notified to start SHARING!
You will need a Facebook page so that people can follow you and your transplant journey. You can provide updates, pictures of your family and how your illness impacts them and also any updates on your health. Make it personal as everyone has a unique experience.
Ask your HR department if they will include your story in the company newsletter. If you belong to any clubs, alumni groups or religious organizations, ask them if they will share your story.
Once you hear the news, your first thought is "Now What"? Do these 5 things to get started.
Questions? Of course, click here for straight forward answers on being a living donor.
Get information on the Paired Kidney Program and the kidney donor process.
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