Victoria man pleads for a kidney – for himself and others
The last couple of weeks in particular have been rough health-wise. Nearly five years of dialysis is likely the root cause of his recent mild congestive heart failure. That was the final push to finally start speaking openly and publicly about donation – to actively recruit.James posted a proposition on social media Monday , calling for anyone interested in live donation to contact him for more information.
“It’s much more viable and you’re better able to plan a little bit better,” James explained of living donations. The former Langford resident moved closer to Royal Jubilee Hospital in 2019, as dialysis takes a toll and the travel became daunting.He attends three days a week and feels fortunate the Victoria hospital has a nocturnal program. He starts dialysis at 10 p.m. and finishes at 6 a.m.
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