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Transplants | Last Active: Aug 14, 2024 | Replies (1677)
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@emil

Rosemary:

Our stories are remarkably similar, though my liver/kidney disease was caused by ETOH and family history.

I too was transplanted after being admitted in my last legs and bouncing back and forth twixt status one and seven. I lucked out at literally the last hour.
I’ve only met—virtually—two other SLK transplants. I think fewer than 8K of us exist or existed.
I’m an ambassador for Donate Life. I do visit Mayo annually.
Thanks for your volunteer work! Gottenyu.

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Mar 30, 2022

@emil, I had my transplant at Mayo Rochester. Which Mayo Campus did go for your transplant?
I used to volunteer as an ambassador with Donate Life, but when the local office and activities moved out of my area, I found it too difficult to remain active. That is when I decided to focus my volunteering on Connect in the transplant discussion.

April is Donate Life Month.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/transplant-events/?commentsorder=newest#chv4-comment-stream-header
What are some events that will be happening near you?

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