Steven Geer's Kidney Quest

02/12/2026

https://www.donorshield.com/kidney-donors/considering-kidney-donation/

University of Colorado UCHealth Anschutz
Steven Geer
01-26-1974

Important information about the kidney donation process, things to consider before donating a kidney, and how Donor Shield can help protect kidney donors.

02/04/2026

I NEED A KIDNEY and 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 Steven, 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, AB, or O you can unlock my "Golden Ticket."

No Travel Required: You don't have to come to Colorado. 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: Steven Geer
DOB: 1.26.1974
Hospital: UCHealth Anschutz (University of Colorado)
Start the confidential screening here: https://uchealth.donorscreen.org/register/now

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

01/24/2026

01/19/2026

I’m still on the hunt for a kidney in 2026. I’m still looking for the one person who can help me close this chapter.Here is why you might be the perfect hero, even if you’ve never met me or live 2,000 miles away!

1. You Don't Have to Live in Colorado ✈️🗺️The National Kidney Registry is, well, national. You can be in Florida, Maine, or California. You do your testing and donation at a high-end "donor center" near your home, and the "swap" handles the rest. Distance is officially a non-issue

2. Any Blood Type = A "Golden Ticket" 🔄Because of the Voucher Program, you don't have to be my blood type (Type O). When you donate to the national pool, I receive a "Golden Ticket" voucher. That voucher moves me to the front of the line for a kidney that matches me perfectly. You save a stranger; a stranger saves me!

3. The "House Call" is Still a Thing 🩸🏡If you’re worried about the hassle of appointments, don’t be. For the very first step, the registry can send a phlebotomist directly to your front door (or office) to do the initial blood draw. It takes 10 minutes, and you don’t even have to leave your couch.

4. It’s "Snack-Sized" Surgery 🔬Forget the old-school horror stories. Donation is laparoscopic now! Tiny incisions (about the size of a band-aid), a 1- or 2-night hospital stay, and most donors are back to their routines in a few weeks.

5. The Cost to You? $0.00. 💰Insurance and the hospital cover everything! Testing, surgery, and follow-ups. You give the gift; they handle the bill.

I’m ready to go from "staying alive" to "living my life." I want to get back to the backcountry and away from these machines.Could you be the one to help me cross the finish line?

Name: Steven Geer
DOB: 1.26.1974
UCHealth https://UCHealth.org/livingdonor

01/15/2026

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HtteCVx-IrA

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01/15/2026

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01/08/2026

All I need is a healthy person to donate in my name! Because YOU are a perfect match for someone waiting to be saved. Once I get a voucher I'll be about 90 to 120 days away from a life saving transplant from a perfect match for me. Your donation sets off a chain that saves many lives.

01/07/2026

https://UCHealth.org/livingdonor
Steven Geer
1.26.1974

01/06/2026

Fun Facts!!
Think you can’t donate a kidney? Think again! 🤔
Most people say no for reasons that aren’t even true anymore:
❌ “Wrong blood type” → Paired exchange fixes that (any type can save my life!).
❌ “Tattoos or past drinking” → Usually no problem at all.
❌ “I can’t take time off work” → Lost wages, travel, hotel, meals — there are programs to cover it (UCHealth helps arrange everything).
❌ “Recovery is brutal” → Most back to work in 2–4 weeks
❌ “I'd only have one good kidney left” → Your remaining one grows bigger (up to 40%!) and handles the job perfectly.
❌ “Living donor kidneys don’t last” → They last twice as long as deceased ones.
❌ “No one does this” → Over 175,000 living donors are out there living awesome lives.
I’m Type O, otherwise healthy, and need one hero to make these facts my reality.
Testing is 100% free. Everything covered.
Takes 5 minutes:
https://uchealth.org/livingdonor
Steven Geer + 1/26/74
Who knew saving a life could be this cool? 😎
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12/23/2025

THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GIFT: KIDNEY DONATION FUN FACTS 🎄✨

As we head into the New Year, most people are thinking about resolutions. Here is one that actually saves a life—and it might be easier than you think.

1. THE GIFT THAT COSTS YOU $0.00 🎁
Forget the holiday shopping stress. My insurance covers 100% of your medical bills. There is zero cost to you for testing, surgery, or the hospital stay. It’s a life-saving gift that won't touch your bank account.

2. NEW YEAR, NEW HEALTH (FOR BOTH OF US) 🏃‍♂️
Worried about travel or missing work? Federal and nonprofit programs cover travel, lodging, gas, and lost wages for donors. The UCHealth team handles the logistics so you can focus on your recovery. Plus, donors are often healthier than the average person because they have to be in top shape to give!

3. THE "PERFECT SWAP" RESOLUTION 🔄
Blood type doesn’t matter! If you aren't a direct match for me (Type O), the Paired Exchange program turns your donation into a "chain" that guarantees I get my match. Your willingness to step up is the only key needed to unlock a miracle.

4. THE POWER OF ONE 🔋
You only need one kidney to live a full, active life. In a cool holiday miracle of biology, your remaining kidney actually grows larger (up to 40%!) to handle the extra work. You'll be back to hiking, skiing, and adventuring in no time.

5. LEAVE THE "EXCUSE-BANK" IN 2025 🙅‍♂️
Don't talk yourself out of being a hero! People often self-disqualify for things that aren't actually dealbreakers.

"I'm too old/young" — Donors can be anywhere from 18 to 70+.

"I have high blood pressure" — If it's controlled, you may still be cleared.

"I'm overweight" — Many donors use the screening as a motivation to get healthy and still donate!

"I have tattoos or drink occasionally" — No problem! Most lifestyle choices don't stop you.
The screening is a simple, 5-minute confidential form. Let the doctors—not your doubts—decide if you’re a match.

6. A QUICK RECOVERY FOR A LIFETIME OF IMPACT ⏳
The hospital stay is usually just 1–2 nights. You’ll be back to your normal routine in weeks, but the impact lasts a lifetime. A living donor kidney lasts twice as long as a deceased one.

➡️ START YOUR NEW YEAR’S MIRACLE HERE: http://uchealth.org/livingdonor

My DOB 1.26.1974



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