Chris Needs a Kidney

04/03/2026

We were really hoping a kidney would come through before today, but that hasn’t happened. So, we’ll be spending the day at Massachusetts General Hospital for Chris’s re-evaluation for the transplant list.

These appointments are always nerve-wracking, as it can feel like they’re looking for any reason not to keep him listed. We’re hoping today is just a formality, with no additional testing needed and no reason for him to be deactivated.

If anyone has ever considered it, living kidney donation is always an option.

Please share his story!

03/19/2026

Another 2am thought while sitting here, waiting to get off dialysis…

We’re still waiting for the call. The call that changes everything.

Chris needs a kidney—and it doesn’t have to come from a deceased donor. A living donor could save his life. If you’ve ever even considered being a donor, please consider taking that step and reaching out to the transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center. https://www.mghlivingdonors.org The process is confidential, and you can even be tested anonymously.

These late nights… they take a toll. The exhaustion, the waiting, the emotional weight—it impacts not just Chris, but everyone who loves him. Every hour feels heavier when you’re just hoping for a second chance.

If you can’t donate, please share. You never know who might see this and be the reason everything changes.

Thank you for keeping Chris Phinney in your thoughts 💚

03/19/2026

Another 2am thought while sitting here, waiting to get off dialysis…

We’re still waiting for the call. The call that changes everything.

Chris needs a kidney—and it doesn’t have to come from a deceased donor. A living donor could save his life. If you’ve ever even considered being a donor, please consider taking that step and reaching out to the transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital Transplant Center. https://www.mghlivingdonors.org The process is confidential, and you can even be tested anonymously.

These late nights… they take a toll. The exhaustion, the waiting, the emotional weight—it impacts not just Chris, but everyone who loves him. Every hour feels heavier when you’re just hoping for a second chance.

If you can’t donate, please share. You never know who might see this and be the reason everything changes.

Thank you for keeping Chris Phinney in your thoughts 💚

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03/12/2026

Today is world kidney day! Still hoping to get the call! It doesn’t have to be a deceased donor. If you think donation could be an option please reach out. You only need one kidney. Continue to share our story! 💚🌎🙏

https://www.massgeneral.org/transplant/transplant-programs/kidney-transplant-program

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03/08/2026

💚 we will continue to support Chris

03/03/2026

Prayers Chris gets the call soon!

March is Kidney Month.

For some, it’s just another month.

For others… it’s hope.

Right now, someone is finishing dialysis.
Someone is watching their phone light up.
Someone is praying this is their month.

A month for a call.
A month for a donor.
A month for a second chance at life.

Kidney disease is often silent.
But awareness is not.
Action is not.
Hope is not.

This month, we educate.
We advocate.
We stand with every kidney warrior still fighting.

If you believe no one should wait alone,
Share this.

💚 Someone is praying this is their month.

03/01/2026

Donate a kidney!

Currently, 37 million Americans are living with chronic kidney disease—patients searching for answers, families facing uncertainty, and caregivers doing everything they can to protect the people they love. This month, all gifts are being matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $37,000, in honor of the 37 million Americans affected by kidney disease. Let’s fuel the future of kidney health: https://bit.ly/4tWrysf

02/26/2026

We hope everyone stayed safe during the storm!

On Sunday afternoon, Chris was getting the snowblower ready but couldn’t get it to start. I tried to fix it myself — thinking I could handle it — and ended up with gas all over my hands instead. With so much snow coming and Chris unable to shovel, we started to panic a little, especially since I still had to leave for work.

Thankfully, there are truly kind and generous people in this world. One of Chris’s friends came to help plow us out, and it was such a blessing for our family. Having our cars cleared right now is more important than ever, because the call could come at any time.

We are still waiting and staying hopeful. Please continue sharing Chris’s story. He is fully ready to receive a kidney from either a living or deceased donor, and we are so grateful for all the support, prayers, and kindness everyone has shown us!

02/12/2026

💚Still waiting on a kidney… it doesn’t have to be a deceased donor. If you are in the position to donate look into it. No commitments and it can be completely anonymous.

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01/26/2026

Happy Birthday Chris! I hope you enjoy the day, things seem to be looking up for you this year! Now we are just waiting for the kidney call!

It doesn’t have to be a deceased donor, keep sharing his page and story!

01/15/2026

💚 Chris carried a little more light in his step today after what could be his last clinical, holding onto hope that this kidney failure journey may finally be nearing its end. Hope feels closer than it has in a long time—still a waiting game, but praying it’s sooner rather than later.