ARE YOU IN NEED OF AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT?

The more you publicize your situation, the better chance you have of getting an organ directed to you, and the more you raise awareness about the need for people to become organ donors. You may add yourself to the list below by clicking here. Please allow us a few days to approve your entry and make it active on this page.

DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A LIVING KIDNEY DONOR?
The HOD Society is occasionally contacted by people who wish to altruistically donate one of their kidneys to a stranger. We have made a number of matches between strangers, such as matching Eric Swim with ten-year old kidney recipient Moshiko Sharon (click here to see CNN).
If you would like to become an altruistic living kidney donor please read this article.

TRANSPLANT CENTERS IN ISRAEL There are 19 Transplant Centers in Israel. Click here for a complete list.

Dear family and friends,
We are writing to you in the hope that someone can help our 17 year-old son Asaf. Asaf was diagnosed with Chronic Renal Failure; both his kidneys are damaged and scarred from some infection or defects that happened years ago. They will likely cease to function sometime within the next six months.
The best solution for Asaf is a kidney transplant. Because of incompatible blood types, kidney disease (including one aunt who also has one kidney), and age, all of Asaf's siblings, parents, aunts and uncles, and all his first cousins have been eliminated as potential donors.
Asaf has a blood type of B negative. That means that possible donors are people with B negative or O negative blood. Right now, Asaf has no symptoms other than very poor blood tests and some slight fatigue. He has recently changed his diet in an attempt to delay dialysis for as long as possible. There is no cure for Asaf's existing kidneys. He will need a kidney transplant sometime in the next few years.
Thank you for listening and being part of our extended family,
Elliot, Leiah and Asaf Jaffe

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Asaf (matching Blood Type: B neg), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Matthew and I am 21 years old. I have advanced kidney disease and I am desperately searching for a live kidney donor (blood type O Positive). I am a college student at Northeastern University in Boston, majoring in finance. I work to help supplement my tuition costs in addition to attending school full time. I grew up in New Jersey and spent most of my summers at camp in New Hampshire. Everything in my life seemed to be going in the right direction until February 2007. Suddenly, I felt very sick. Both my kidneys had become damaged, which the doctors diagnosed as a disease called IGA Nephropathy (http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/iganephropathy/). My illness progressed very aggressively and instead of facing a transplant 5-10 years from now, I need a kidney transplant now. Only over a year after my diagnosis, there is nothing else the doctors can do to help me. Therefore, all my medications have been suspended. None of my family members are suitable donors. When someone is willing to donate, there are no medical expenses to the donor. My family is also willing to help with all costs associated with travel and miscellaneous expenses. Thanks so much.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Matthew (matching Blood Type: O Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

See Meirav on video- Hebrew

Meirav GOT A Kidney!

My name is Meirav and I am 36 years old. After my service in the Israeli Defense Forces I worked as a medical secretary until my kidneys failed. I'm on dialysis 3 times a week for four hours at a time.
I don't have the strength to stand by myself. My muscles have degenerated as well as my hearing and vision. My blood type is B Positive . My situation is rapidly deteriorating. Please donate a kidney to me.
Thank you.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Meirav (matching Blood Type: B Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

See Eric on video- Hebrew

I was born with a kidney disease which prevented me from growing. My father donated his kidney to me when I was 13 but it only worked for 2 years. For the past 10 years I'm on dialysis and I really need a kidney. I work in a non-profit organization for disabled people, and when I'm not on dialysis in the hospital I like to surf the web. If you can help me get a kidney, it would change my life; it would save my life. I have type O Positive Blood. Thank you Eric

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Eric (matching Blood Type: O Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

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See Emily on video- English

See Emily on video- Hebrew

Emily GOT A Kidney!

My name is Emily and I am a 38 year-old Israeli, and mother of Noa (5 years of age). I have a Masters degree in organizational psychology and I work with people helping them to find a job. I love helping people fulfill their potential.
I am in desperate need of a kidney donation (A Positive blood type). All your expenses will be covered and I will be eternally grateful.
Thank You.
Emily

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Emily (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

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See Razek on video- English

Razek is a 9 year-old boy from Kfar Kraut and in need of a kidney. He does not read or write since he won't go to school because he is afraid that the other children will hurt him. He has a port in his chest for dialysis.
Razek has blood type B Positive .

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Razek (matching Blood Type: B Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Bob, Saba Bob to my nine grandchildren in New York and Israel. I am 74 years old and live on Long Island, N.Y.  I have End State Renal Disease and have been on dialysis for about 6 months, since the “flesh eating” strep bacteria necessitated the amputation of my right leg, I walk with a prosthesis. I remain a positive and forward looking person, active in my community, where I take a weekly Hebrew ulpan class, teach Yiddish and Hebrew to beginners in my congregation, go to concerts, host Shabbat dinners at home, visit our grandchildren, from whom we derive much nachas. Our children are unable to donate. It could be years before a kidney is available for me. My blood type is O. There will be no medical costs for the donor.

To us - his wife, children and nine grandchildren - Saba Bob is a very smart, and wonderful person, helping us with Chumash or puzzles or swimming. We love him a lot and want him with us for a long time.
Daniel and Valerie (Benjamin, Rebecca, Yoni and Gabriel)
Debbie and Ezra (Yaniv, Gabriella, Etai and Lior)
David and Jody (Alexander)

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Robert (matching Blood Type: O), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

We are looking for a kidney for our husband/Dad/Saba Chaim, who lives in Toronto, Canada. He is a wonderful and inspiring father and grandfather. He has always been known for being active & full-of-life, and a generous giver of his time and tzeddakah to the Jewish community around the world. He is now in disparate need of a kidney, but is otherwise in good physical condition. He is currently on peritoneal dialysis. He is blood type B positive and hopes to find a suitable donor to regain the quality of life he once had. There would be no words to describe our gratitude.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Chaim (matching Blood Type: B Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

See Avichai on video- Hebrew

My name is Avichai and I am a 30 year Israeli. I have been, unfortunately, on dialysis for 26 years. Although I could barely leave my house I managed to graduate high school and today I am a sports journalist for Maariv daily newspaper. I love soccer and Middle Eastern music and I would love to keep on living.
I have O Positive blood type but, unfortunately, I have 99% antibodies which means the chance of finding any kidney match for me is very very small. If you would be kind enough to be checked to see if you match for me I would appreciate it.
Avichai

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Avichai (matching Blood Type: O Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

See Zofit on video- English

My name is Zofit and I'm 29 years old. Starting from the age of 11 until today I have suffered from kidney failure. After a long wait I had my first kidney transplant operation which unfortunately wasn't successful; the kidney didn't last more than a few days. It has been now almost 9 years since that first and only operation and almost 20 long years of daily dialysis treatments without any prospect of hope or change for present or future.
Despite my chronic situation, I have managed with the help of the social security rehab program to learn a profession in book-keeping which is currently what I'm doing on a part-time basis due to my special needs. Shortly after my unsuccessful transplant operation, my father brought a friend to our house, a big hairy husky dog called Chetz (Arrow in Hebrew). This dog had a very therapeutic effect on me. It was definitely a love at first sight and though Chetz has died since then, I find great joy and satisfaction in caring for animals especially dogs and now have a small Chitzsu dog called Sandy. I know that the people around me are always amazed at the way I seem to gobble up life and they are all certain that were I only free of that dialysis machine no one could stop me …..
Currently I enjoy doing all kinds of crafts work, jigsaw puzzle, reading, walking my dog. I truly look forward to a future where I could start a family and move from the stage where I look after my own health to start caring and nurturing my own family cell. As my doctors have explained to me, due to my high level of antibodies the only way to ensure a successful transplant is to receive a kidney from a live donor.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Zofit, please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

See Ami on video- Hebrew

My name is Ami and I'm 46 years old and I live in Bat Yam, Israel. My kidneys failed and I did get a deceased kidney donation but the kidney is only working at 25% capacity. Very shortly I will need to go back on dialysis where my time is limited. I need a kidney. Please help me.
My blood type is A Positive .
I hope someone will save my life "He or She who saves one life it is as if they have saved the entire world."

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Ami (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

See Yaakov on video- Hebrew

Yaakov, aged 64 is currently on dialysis and is in need of a kidney. Yaakov is from Jerusalem, Israel.
He has type A Positive Blood.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Yaakov (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

See Ehud on video- Hebrew

My name is Ehud. I am a single man aged 47 who lives in Jerusalem. I am a yeshiva student who learns Torah. To my distress I have been stricken with chronic kidney disease. For the past three and half years I have been receiving dialysis treatments and I am suffering terribly from this.
In order to save my life I need an immediate kidney transplant because my health is deteriorating day to day. My only source of livelihood is the disability payments from ‘Bituach Leumi’ and it is very difficult to live from this. In addition I must care for my old sick mother in the home.
I have no one to turn to for help including my own family. I am asking you with all my heart to help me and thereby save my live.
My blood type is B Negative.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Ehud (matching Blood Type: B Neg), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

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My name is Meir and I am a 63-year-old dialysis patient for 5 years already. Prior to the dialysis, I was considered a strong, healthy man. I worked in a building. unfortunately, since dialysis, I am now extremely fragile and without strength. I am not allowed to drink water; only small sips. After dialysis, I return straight home, into bed.
I have 5 children; 2 are married and 3 are living at home. I have no desire to talk to them or even laugh with them. It pains me that I can no longer do anything around the house. I used to be the person who fixed everything around the house; today, no longer.
The entire household is under a great deal of stress right now because of me. My wife, who should live and be well, must now undertake both female and male roles around the house.
At times, I curse myself and want to die. What am I living for? To be a burden on everyone; to have everyone suffer because of me?
I am suffering a great deal. Please help me obtain a new kidney so I can live like everyone else and do mitzvot and chessed for Hakadosh Baruch Hu.
Tizku L’Mitzvot,
Meir
P.S. My blood type is A Positive .

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Meir (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Renee GOT A Kidney!

My name is Renee and I am 49 years young and the proud mother of 2 beautiful children and a grandmother of 2 adorable boys . I am an English Professor and published author. My family's business helps to employ hundreds of people. I have been a great parent and grandparent, a strong contributor to charitable causes, and have volunteered countless hours of my time to help others in my community.
I am need of a Kidney Transplant. My blood type is B Positive. I have put off dialisys as long as I could. I am terrified and am in desperate need of your help. My children and other relatives volunteered as potential kidney donors. All were ruled out as candidates for various medical reasons. I understand it is a lot to ask of another human being, but you would be giving me the gift of life and the opportunity to see my children and grandchildren grow up. My insurance will pay for all your medical expenses. My family will forever be grateful to you for giving me your Gift of Life.
It is written that if one saves a life, it is if he has saved the whole world.
Thank you and may God bless you.
Renee :)

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Renee (matching Blood Type: B Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Haya. I am 51 years old, a mother of 3 girls and a grandmother of 4 grandchildren. I have been working in Bank Hapoalim for 30 years.
My kidneys function at 11% capacity and I need a kidney transplant. My blood is B positive. My husband has the same blood type as mine, but he can not be my donor because, I have 100% antibodies against his blood, and against most of the population. These antibodies are the reason that I need to check as many potential donors as possible, so my odds will be better at finding a match.
Both my mother and brother died on dialysis. I'm begging for help. If you become my donor, I will pay all the expenses of the kidney transplant.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Haya (matching Blood Type: B pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Ziv.
I am married with four children. I have been waiting for a kidney transplant, on dialysis, for a number of years. My blood type is O Negative , my weight is 46Kg, and my height is 1.72 meters. I served in the army as a medic for three years.
If you can help me find a kidney, my wife, my children, and I would appreciate it.
Ziv

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Ziv (matching Blood Type: O Neg), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Husband, Father of 5
Needs a Kidney
Type A Positive , (Can accept O Donor)
My name is Israel. I'm on dialysis three times a week, as both of my kidneys have failed. I'm 50 years of age, Jewish with five children. I've been on the hospital waiting list for a kidney for quite a long time now and am praying that the HOD society can be more successful in finding me a matching donor.
Shalom and G-d bless you.
Israel

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Israel (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Gila, please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Cheryl and my blood type is B. I desperately need a kidney.
In spite of being on dialysis three times a week, I spend my free time as a Friendly Caller working for the Jewish Family Service in the 3 hour period while on dialysis. As a Friendly Caller I call single lonely seniors in the community, who have been forgotten by their children, or who are housebound.
On my off days from dialysis, I am active in the Friendly Visitor program of the Jewish Family Service where I bring a refreshing persona to seniors in their 80’s, whose friends and families have passed on. Two Sundays a month, I visit Jewish Nursing Homes with my dog Sasha, who brings smiles to the otherwise dreary lives of the infirm elderly.
I am a published poet, love to play the piano, sing in the Holiday choir at my Congregation, and I attend Shabbat services having attended Hebrew School and being Bat Mitzvah.
If you were to be kind enough to save my life by donating to me your kidney, I would be forever grateful.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Cheryl (matching Blood Type: B), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Nadine. I am 54 years old, a single mother, and I have hereditary kidney disease. I have been ill since I was 8 years old. My dad died of kidney disease when I was 16 years old. My brother received a kidney transplant 11 years ago.
My daughter is pregnant with twins and I would love to be here to hold my grandchildren. My sister and daughter have been tested and they are not matches.
My sister is willing to donate as a reciprocal for a donor, Her blood type is A, mine is B.
I have done my best to contribute to society and I hope someone will contribute to me.
Thank you for caring enough to read my profile.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Nadine (matching Blood Type: B), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

We are desperatly seeking a kidney for our father Max. His blood type is B Positive .
A young man only 65, with 7 of us kids hoping for a kidney match. Our mother passed away 10 years ago and we are now fighting for our father's life. With the youngest of us only 16 years old we need dad to find a match soon. He is on dialysis 7 nights a week from home for 10 hours, leaving him no time to enjoy life. Our father is strong, and full of energy. He wakes up each morning and still pushes himself to go to work and get through the days for the sake of his children. Please open your hearts for our family and help our father.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Max (matching Blood Type: B Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Jeff and I am desperately seeking a kidney for my best friend... my dad Arnie, as people like to call him. He is just an overall great guy and terrific father. Having been a singer in his youth (The Soul Survivors- "Expressway to Your Heart"), and the best Little League coach. Arnie is full of life and wants to see his only child, me, get married. We are located in Queens, NY. Your efforts are all appreciated.
Arnie's blood type is O Positive and all medical efforts are paid by dads insurance.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Arnie (matching Blood Type: O Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Hi- My name is Michael- I am 60 years old and due to kidney failure must endure grueling dialysis treatments 3x week for 15 hours a week. This lifestyle has made me very depressed and has kept me from devoting the necessary time to may family, music and creative writing. My only hope to resume a full and active life is by getting a suitable kidney donor.
So if you are blood type B Positive or O Positive and would like to come to my rescue, I’d love to hear from you as soon as possible.
God Bless You
Michael

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Michael (matching Blood Type: B Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Jacob and live in Rockland County, NY, and I am on dialysis. I'm 74 years old in good health except for having End Stage Renal Disease. I'm a grandfather of eight and wish to see my grandkids bar mitzvahed and married. I'm active in the community as a volunteer in the county volunteer program
None of my children are able to donate. I'm on hospital waiting lists but the wait could be years before a kidney is available for me. My blood type is O. There will bo no medical costs for the donor.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Jacob (matching Blood Type: O), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Shimon. I am 50 years old and I live in Petach Tikvah. I served in the Israeli Defense Forces for 26 years until I had to leave for medical reasons. I am on dialysis 3 times a week for 5 hours each time.
I really hope someone will reach out to help me that I can finally finish with dialysis and live a normal life and don't have to connect myself to a machine in order to live.
I pray to God I get a kidney quickly.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Shimon, please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Melvin
Husband, Father, Grandfather
Needs a Kidney
Type B Positive (Can accept O donor)
Besides needing a kidney, my father is in great physical condition, strength and attitude to live a long and productive life.
Dad is a professor of electrical engineering and he received an award from his professional society, IEEE, for enabling and encouraging others to achieve their potential in their profession and for assisting immigrant engineers. In one of his many projects, he joined forces with B'nai Zion to help Russian Jewish engineers gain employment in the United States. Mel was instrumental in retraining and placing over 1,200 engineers in full-time employment in their field. As Maimonides stated, this is the highest form of tzedakah. His students look to him for guidance, not only in matters of engineering but also for their most personal problems. He has always looked upon the classroom as a place to prepare students for life as well as for work. To us, his wife, children and ten grandchildren, he is our most favorite person. He always has time for us, respects us, and loves us.
Amy and Russ (Jacob, Maya, Yael and Eitan)
Noah and Stacy (Maxwell and Sophia)
Benjamin and Hila (Alva, Ilil, Nur and Carmel)

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Melvin (matching Blood Type: B Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Shiran. I went to high school in Ashkelon and I am about to begin my national service working with children. I love working with children. Because I am very ill and I desperately need a kidney I am bedridden. Please help me.
My blood type is A Positive.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Shiran (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Husband, Father of 3
Needs a kidney Blood type AB universal recipient
My name is Dr. Zev . I'm on dialysis every night all night 7
days a week as both my kidneys have failed.
I work as a Psychologist and adjunct faculty member. I have helped people my whole life in Israel and other countries now I need help. I am active in two synagogues attend Shabbat services and volunteer in various charitable projects.
Thank you.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Zev (matching Blood Type: AB universal), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

I was born in Bolgaria. At age 3 we came to Israel. I lived for 25 years in a farm. I am married with two children of a 28 year-old boy and a 31 year-old girl. I worked for 26 years in the Israeli Military Industries. I am retired now. My main hobby is horses.
My blood type is A Positive.
Nissian

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Nissian (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Gadi and I am the grandson of a Yemenite Mori who came on Aliya with the first plane from Yemen.
I was born in Israel in the year 1959 and I am married with 2 young children. I desperately need a O Positive kidney.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Gadi (matching Blood Type: O Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Hagit and I have been on dialysis since the age of 14. I had a transplantation from a cadaver. Unfortunately, it was rejected immediately, and I was back on dialysis. Then I knew the suffering of living with dialysis. I had been waiting for 11 years, and then a miracle happened. A perfectly matched kidney from a cadaver was found for me. I had better life for seven years but this kidney reached had its end, and slowly stopped working. Again I was back on dialysis and my life depending on it.
Every day my life is getting more difficult than the day before. I suffer from extremely low blood pressure due to dialysis, I can't recover from one treatment and I have to go to dialysis again... one day of suffering to another.
I have started my PhD. at the Weizmann Institute of Science, but every day I function less and less. I quit my studies, and for now stayed working there at the same lab. Today, it is almost impossible for me even go to work. I don’t have anywhere to reach-out for help.
My father z"l, passed away eight years ago. My mother, may she live long happy life, is recovering from cancer. I have one sister whoh was tested for donation and found to be a non-match. And meanwhile my condition is getting worse.
I love life, I love music, arts, going to the beach, reading books, dancing, traveling and everything life can offer. I love children and I always hoped to have a family of my own. In my condition I can barely take care of myself, and I don’t know when I will have the strength to do even few things I love to do.
My only hope for fulfilling my dreams or doing any of all the things I love to do, is if a miracle will happen and I will have a successful transplantation. If there is anyone who can help me I will be forever thankful.
My blood type is A Positive . Hagit

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Hagit (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Leonid is 54 years old and lives in Petah-Tikva ,Israel. He has had kidney disease for 5 years and has been on dialysis for 3 years.
Leonid needs a kidney transplant as soon as possible. He is a father to two children, and used to work in "Elite" in the chocolate production line. There are no family members who live in Israel to help so your help will be highly appreciated. His blood type is O Positive.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Leonid (matching Blood Type: O Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Leaza is in desperate need of a kidney. Her blood type is A Positive.
Leaza is a great person who is a giver and has a zest for life. She has been on dialysis for over a year and a half now. She has the usual failings of too many other diabetic patients who need a kidney.
She is a wonderful mother, wife and friend to all. She is the mayor on the dialysis unit and a contributor to the world. She loves animals and they follow her like the Pied Piper. Her husband and soon-to--be 20 year old college student would be lost without her.
She needs a kidney to keep going.
She is old school loyal. Please help if you can.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Leaza (matching Blood Type: A Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My name is Ketty and I am 30 years old. I need a kidney and I am O blood type.
In 1999, after my service in the Israeli army, I went traveling through South America. In Bolivia, inexplicably, my kidneys failed. I returned to Israel and my father donated his kidney to me. That allowed me to go to University where I received a BA in biology from Ben Gurion University and a Masters Degree in genetics from Hadassah Ein Kerem. Today I work in a biotech firm in Jerusalem.
In 2005 I got married to the love of my life Yair, but to our dismay we discovered that my immunosuppressant medication could hurt a fetus so I can’t get pregnant. My husband and I, with the approval of the ministry of health, found a surrogate mother. All I need now is a kidney so I can be a strong mother for my new future baby.
Please help.
Ketty.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Ketty (matching Blood Type: O), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Fred, a resident of Jamaica Estates for 16 years, a retired physician, lived and practiced in Nassau Country, Long Island. He is a member of Young Israel of Jamaica Estates. He has thee married children, each with young families of their own. He is in good health other than diminished kidney function. He is willing to travel if necessary for the surgery.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Fred, please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

Please help. My dad is dying of kidney failure. He’s 58 years old and over the past 10 years he has been held up at gun point which caused him to lose his business and as a result, he has had to move his family. Shortly after losing his business, he had to have vascular surgery, quadruple bypass surgery and carotid artery surgery. He has been on disability for the last 3+ years and thus, has been unable to provide for his family. He will have to go on dialysis very soon and his doctors said that he will not survive that long on it, given his prior medical conditions.
My strong, amazing mother donated her kidney to my father a little over 2 years ago. The kidney has now failed. My brother was ready to donate his kidney to my father. 4 days before the surgery the doctors found a tumor on his kidney. The doctors will not allow me to donate my kidney because of low clearance. My dad needs all the help he can get. He is a thoughtful, amazing person that would do anything for anyone. My mother, brother and I want our dad to be around as long as he can. My dad’s insurance covers all of the medical expenses. We have no one else that can save my dad please help. We would all be forever grateful.
I hope for the opportunity to discuss this further and at the very least be able to hear your voice and thank someone who would be so brave that is willing to do this mitzvah to help someone. My dad needs all the help he can get. Thank you for taking the time to read my dad’s profile
Blood type is O Positive.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Gary (matching Blood Type: O Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

ELIEL GOT A KIDNEY!

I was born and raised in New York City. At age 15 I went with my family to Israel for the first time ,and studied in Maale High School in 1968-1969 where I met a girl in my class who would later become my wife. Her father was the late Rabbi Moalem, the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community of Moaz Zion. In 1970-1971 I spent the year in a teachers college in Jerusalem and during the 1973 Yom Kipper war I returned to Israel to help out and was reunited with this girl again. After the war she joined me in returning back to the United States and we were married in my late father’s synagogue who was the Rabbi. I learned and worked in the diamond and precious stone industry on 47th Street in Manhattan and my wife studied to be a dietitian at Queens College. We made Aliya to Israel in August of 1982 with 2 small children and pregnant with our third, and settled in the new development of Maale Adumim which is now a city.
I have served in the Israeli Army for 21 years, my wife has been working at Hadassa Hospital and still there today. Our three children are married and have children of their own, all living in Israel. There are very few organ donations in Israel and I have no chance of finding a donor in this country. I turn to you in desperation to save my life and continue to stay alive to be with my family, children and grandchildren
If you might hear of someone willing to donate a kidney to save my life, or if there is any one willing to help me cover some of the huge expenses I would appreciate your taking an interest on my behalf.
The Kupot Holim cover only a small fraction of the total medical costs (75,000.00 which they require me to pay the hospital in advance and then collect it back from the Kupa assuming that they will reimburse - unfortunately, they have a habit of not paying at all). I would appreciate any and all help that you could on my behalf.
Blood type is A Negative.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Eliel (matching Blood Type: A Neg), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

My dad was born in 1960 in Tel Aviv and was raised in Jaffa. He was the first son, with four brothers and sisters following. He served in the Israeli army for five years in the air force unit. He went into the women’s clothing business for the last 25 years. He got married in 1983 to Mercedes and they had two boys, my brother Hen and me, and one girl, Shani. Hen is 24 years old, I am 23 and Shani is 18. On my father’s side of the family, there is a history of kidney problems. My dad’s mother (my grandmother) had a successful kidney transplant five years ago. Now, however, in the last few months, my dad’s problem became worse. His creatinine is very high, around 4.5, and we’ve begun the search for a donor.
My dads blood type is O.
If there is anything else I can offer, let me know.
Thanks
Maor

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Shlomo (matching Blood Type: O), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

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Rachamim Type B Positive
My name is Rachamium. I am 46 years old and I live in Elad, Israel.
I was born in Petah Tikvah in 1962. I went through the usual track of education from elementary school through high school. After that, at age 18, I served in the Israeli Army as a soldier in the Elite Command Unit. I participated in the Lebanon War in 1982, when I was 20 years old.
After my service in the army, I learned in the Open University of Israel and graduated with a B.A. cum laude. For some time I worked as a teacher in mathematics.
At a later stage in my life, I became ill on account of both of my kidneys. I have been on dialysis for about a year and a half now, and I cannot work.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Rachamim (matching Blood Type: B Pos), please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.

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I am 71 years old and I have three children and many grandchildren. I want to continue to enjoy their company and the company of my family.
Since the day that I became ill, I have not been able to. My mood has decreased very much. I am asking here for the saving of a life!
I have O blood type.

If you would like to donate a Kidney to Dani, please contact the HOD Society at admin@hod.org or by calling 212-213-5087.