By writer to www.wcia.com
DANVILLE, In poor health. (WCIA) — Bailey York was simply 2 years previous when she was identified with Nephrotic Syndrome Focal Glomerulosclerosis.
She’s spent the final 24 years out and in of the hospital. She mentioned she practically failed elementary college and center college as a result of she was absent so continuously.
In 2018, her kidneys failed. Now, she is on dialysis. Because of this each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the previous three years, she has spent upwards of four hours having her blood cleaned by way of a machine linked to 2 15-gauge needles in her proper arm.
In a Facebook post that has now been shared over 200 instances, York requested individuals to contemplate being a kidney donor, saying she desperately wanted one to “reside her life.”
She mentioned that she checks in together with her coordinator day by day, however nonetheless hasn’t obtained any donors.
York has Sort O blood, however she defined that by way of a Paired Change Program, donors may give a kidney, no matter their blood sort, that may then be given to a different individual in want. Then, the one who receives that kidney will ask their non-compatible donor to present their kidney to York.
York mentioned she has massive plans as soon as she finds a match. She needs to journey to Europe and he or she needs to return to high school. “I need to change into an EMT. I spent my entire life within the hospital, so now I’d love to do some good and assist give again to the group that helped me.”
In case you or somebody you understand need to be Bailey York’s donor, or when you’re simply all for studying extra about kidney donation, you may name the quantity 309-624-5433. This quantity will join you with a coordinator who can reply your entire questions.
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