San Francisco, January 15, 2026
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A young member of ROCOR’s Holy Virgin “Joy of All Who Sorrow” Cathedral in San Francisco is facing end-stage renal disease and must undergo dialysis three times each week. He urgently needs a kidney transplant.
He is currently on the deceased-donor transplant list, but the wait can take many years. His best chance for a long, healthy life is through a living kidney donor.
Living donor needed
A living donor offers the best possible outcome: longer-lasting kidney function, lower rejection rates, and shorter recovery time. He is O positive, so a potential donor must have O+ or O- blood type. The donor’s costs are fully covered by the recipient’s insurance, and most donors return to normal activities within weeks.
Spread the word
Sharing his story with friends, family, community groups, or social networks can help widen the circle of hope and increase the chance of finding a match.
Financial support needed
To improve his chances, the young man needs to be listed at multiple transplant centers nationwide. This requires travel costs, extended stays near hospitals, accommodations with kitchen facilities due to dietary requirements, and caregiver expenses. Your financial gift will help him access more transplant centers.
Learn more and donate on the cathedral website.
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