A Kidney for Brad Carroll

02/17/2026

Getting a fistulagram done today to clean out my access.

02/15/2026

Happy Donor Day!

02/04/2026

ANY BLOOD TYPE CAN SAVE MY LIFE!!

I am still on dialysis, but I’ve learned something incredible that most people don't realize: I don't need you to be my "match" to be my hero.

If you’ve ever thought, "I’d love to help Brad, but I’m probably the wrong blood type," please read this. Because of the National Kidney Registry Voucher Program, your blood type is officially a non-issue.

How the "Voucher" Works:

1. You Donate to a Stranger: You donate your kidney to someone in the national pool who is a perfect match for you.

2. I Get a "Golden Ticket": In return for your gift, I receive a "Voucher." This voucher moves me to the very top of the national transplant list for a donor who is a perfect match for me.

3. Two Lives Saved: One stranger gets the kidney they need, and I get the kidney I need to survive. It’s a life-saving chain reaction!

Why the "Voucher" is a Game-Changer:

The Wait Time: Without a donor, a Type O patient like me faces a 5 to 8 year wait on dialysis. With a voucher, that wait can drop to just 3 to 6 months.

Any Blood Type Works: Whether you are Type A, B, or AB, you can unlock my "Golden Ticket."

No Travel Required: You don't have to come to Ohio. You can donate at a top-tier hospital near your own home. The registry will even send someone to your front door for the initial blood draw.

Zero Cost. Zero Risk. Total Protection.

It Costs You $0: My insurance and the transplant program cover 100% of your medical bills, travel, and even lost wages.

Your Safety Net: If a donor ever needs a kidney themselves later in life, they are automatically moved to the top of the national list.

The Goal: I just want to go back to my ordinary life, off these machines and back to doing all the things you take for granted.

If you are healthy and have been waiting for a reason to step up, this is it. You don't have to be my "match" to be my miracle.

Name: Bradley Carroll
DOB: 10.16.1987
Hospital: Ohio State

Please share this! The more people who understand the "Swap," the faster I can get back to my family. ❤️

02/02/2026

Hope everyone is having a good Monday and staying warm!

Remember, it only takes one call to become a hero! You can reach OSU at 800-293-8965!

01/26/2026

01/25/2026

Please be careful and stay in today and stay warm! Enjoy the snow day!

01/05/2026

47 years! I should only be so lucky with my next one.

Remember, living donation is the optimal way of donating. Living donor kidneys last longer on average and perform better. Please keep sharing my page because I know my third kidney bean is out there!

“I had a kidney transplant 47 years ago and am still doing well. I am thankful for organ donation and organ donors.”

—Nikki

12/31/2025

I'm wishing all my followers a bright and happy new year! May 2026 bring you what you want, and bring me a kidney! Please keep sharing my page into the new year.

12/26/2025

A little humor for your Friday

12/25/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday to you and yours!