Get Russell A Kidney

03/13/2025

Happy World Kidney Day!

We are so thankful for Russell’s new kidney!

Keep him in your thoughts and prayers, and remember you can be a kidney donor and help save a life!

Also, protect your own kidney by drinking plenty of water and limiting your alcohol consumption.

01/27/2025

Hi everyone! A quick message from Russell who is at home after several hospital stays:

Thanks for all the cards and gifts , but most of all the love and support , through this difficult time , kidneys are working fine , but dealing with three other issues, but with continued prayers and love , God will see me through this , can’t wait to visit and see you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

12/18/2024

MAJOR UPDATE - RUSSELL HAS A NEW KIDNEY!!!

Russell had surgery a few days ago, and has been healing at the hospital!

He says he is so thankful for all of you who joined this group, shared a post, liked or commented!

He truly appreciates the love and support, and simply asks for continued prayers as he recovers!

What a gift - just in time for Christmas!

12/07/2024

Russell had the pleasure of hearing Kyle Mooneyhams kidney journey speak about his kidney transplant journey last night at a meeting for the nonprofit organization, Off The List. Nice meeting you, Kyle! And thanks again for sharing the page!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Russell is so thankful for all of you who have joined this page, shared or liked any post! You are appreciated! God bless!

11/18/2024

Thanksgiving check-in! What's everyone planning to make (or buy) for Thanksgiving dinner?

And of course, share and like, as you can about organ donation!

As we continue to push toward getting Russell a kidney, a Christ Hospital Donor Coordinator named Jackie Haney is standing by to take your questions via email or phone call at (513) 585-1440 or Jacqueline.haney@thechristhospital.com.

11/09/2024

💭 If you could magically learn any skill overnight, what would it be?✨

Would you become a master chef? Learn to play every instrument? Speak ten languages fluently? Drop your dream skill in the comments, and let's see who has the most unexpected or wildest ideas!

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And remember - if you or someone you know is interested in simply learning more about kidney donation, please contact Christ Hospital Donor Coordinator Jackie Haney at (513) 585-1440 or email her at Jacqueline.haney@thechristhospital.com. All costs for testing and surgery are covered by my insurance.

11/05/2024

Hi everyone! We thought we'd share some information about Sober November! We know November has already started but it's never too late to take on a new challenge!

Russell has never been a drinker. He actually hates alcohol lol, but we do know that heavy drinking can lead to kidney disease for others.

So be mindful of your consumption over the holidays, and consider a No Alcohol November. :)

As always, if you or someone you know is interested in learning more about kidney donation, call (513) 585-1440 or email Jacqueline.haney@thechristhospital.com.

10/23/2024

We're deep into fall - and we're wondering what you're favorite part of the season consists of:

A.) Leaves and colder weather
B.) Halloween and Thanksgiving
C.) Back-To-School for the kids
D.) Football Season
E.) All things Pumpkin Spice
F.) Other (make sure to mention what the other is)

Tell us your answer in the comments! Have a great day!

And remember - if you or someone you know is interested in simply learning more about organ donation, simply email or call Christ Hospital Donor Coordinator Jackie Haney at (513) 585-1440 or email her at Jacqueline.haney@thechristhospital.com. Russell and his family will not know who reaches out.

10/10/2024

Russell gets dialysis treatment three times a week - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It's a draining and exhausting process that usually makes him sick and tired. But it's a life-saving process that keeps him here.

Dialysis is a treatment that removes excess fluid and waste from the blood when the kidneys are no longer functioning properly. The word dialysis comes from the Greek words dia, meaning "through," and lysis, meaning "loosening or splitting".

The graphic below (courtesy Trivitron Healthcare) helps break down how it all works.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about kidney donation, please contact Christ Hospital Donor Coordinator Jackie Haney at (513) 585-1440 or email her at Jacqueline.haney@thechristhospital.com. All costs for testing and surgery are covered by my insurance.

10/08/2024

Welcome to new followers! Thank you for sharing Russell's story! We're hoping and praying that he gets a kidney soon so he can get off of dialysis and truly start living again! He says the first thing he'll do when he gets a new kidney is go on a cruise!

And while we're talking kidney health - check out the graphic for a few tips to make sure your kidneys are staying healthy!

As always - if you or someone you know is interested in donating a kidney or simply learning more about kidney donation, contact Christ Hospital Donor Coordinator Jackie Haney at (513) 585-1440 or email her at Jacqueline.haney@thechristhospital.com.

09/25/2024

Happy Wednesday! You don’t have to be a donor to help Russell find a kidney. It only takes a few minutes to share one of the posts on this page via social media, email or text. The more people that share, the more likely Russell will find a donor.

To learn more about living kidney donation visit Team Share a Spare at https://www.teamshareaspare.org/ to read stories from actual donors.

To begin the testing process, please contact Christ Hospital Donor Coordinator Jackie Haney at (513) 585-1440 or email her at Jacqueline.haney@thechristhospital.com. Thanks!

Almost 100,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. If you’re healthy, there's a good chance you can end that wait for at least one person. Maybe more.