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RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Cholly Gilmer, a husband and father of three, is on the hunt for time.
“I’ve bought quite a bit to dwell for, and I’m making an attempt to be right here so long as I can for my household,” he stated from his house final week.
A delivery defect prevented his kidneys from rising with the remainder of his physique.
“After highschool, I grew out of my kidneys and so they started to fail,” he stated.
His late mom gave him one in all her kidneys in 1991, 30 years in the past. Most donated kidneys solely final 10 to 15 years, and now he’s in search of a brand new one.
“I wish to be round for my household,” stated Gilmer, whose children embody Jackson, 10, and adopted siblings Jameson, 3, and Henleigh, 2.
Henleigh has taught Gilmer quite a bit about dwelling since being recognized final March with a mind tumor.
“She is a fighter. She’s gone by means of greater than I might in a lifetime,” stated Gilmer. “It’s quite a bit to observe.”
Her remedies simply ended a couple of months in the past, and a clear first scan is promising, however extra are wanted. Henleigh’s energy is what retains Gilmer going by means of dialysis remedies thrice every week.
“I don’t suppose issues would have labored out this fashion, nearly as good because it has, if she hadn’t come to us,” he stated.
Gilmer was positioned on a transplant record final 12 months by means of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Middle. His medical health insurance will cowl the transplant, together with all of the donor’s prices. Proper now, it’s trying to find somebody appropriate.
“Even if you’re not appropriate, there’s a swap program,” he stated. “You possibly can donate to somebody who actually wants a kidney and what Baptist will do is use me one so you possibly can truly assist two individuals.”
His direct siblings aren’t a match, however his religion and household are holding him tight as he waits.
“We’re actually robust collectively,” he stated.
His blood kind is O. If you’re interested by donating contact Wake Well being at livingdonation@wakehealth.edu or (336) 713-5685.
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