A stranger is donating a kidney to me, whats a good way to get him recognized?

Question

I am 26 years old an have end stage kidney failure. I am on transplant list but its an average of 5 years waiting time. I posted an ad on craigslist asking the public to help me. I never thought it would work but a wonderful young man is going to donate to me on July 31st. He is literally a stranger . I did not think people like him existed any more.He is giving me the ultimate gift and I have nothing to give him but my gratitude. I was thinking I may write Oprah or Ellen or even my local news station in Dallas TX. I would really like him to be recognized for the unbelievable thing he is doing, any ideas?

Answer 1

that beautiful!! try newspaper...... oprah or the local news kk i will be checking hope to see ur story on tv or in the newspaper!!

Answer 2

Wow that is amazing! I just had a kidney transplant in February donated by my mom, I am 22. But to have a total stranger come forward is wonderful. I do agree with the above poster though - he might not want it to be a big production. I know its a great, amazing thing, but you have to think about what he is comfortable with, and if you don't know, don't do anything you think might make him uncomfortable.  There is really nothing to give back to someone who gives you your life (trust me I know, even trying to think of little gifts for my mom, nothing ever seems like enough) but your thanks and gratitude. And that might be enough for him. Good luck with your transplant, I hope you both do great. Congrats to you!

Answer 3

You need to know whether he will be happy about this or not, he may wish to remain anonymous, a lot of donors do and it is their right to protect their privacy, so if you do do this, do it anonymously, rather than advertising his good nature across the US, and if he wishes to come forward, he can do so.

although it is an extremely good thing that this kind man is doing, it is also a private and sensitive issue, which i'm sure you understand.

good luck with the transplant and i wish you both well.

Answer 4

as a donor i must tell you that recognition is not what i really wanted .. but you could call oprah or something like that and it would help bring awearness to the need for more donors.. what he may want is to keep in touch and see you.. it makes me happy to see how well my mother in law is doing...good luck and God bless both of you