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NJ Boy's Life-Saving Kidney Search Goes Public
17 Feb
Summary
- An eighth-grader needs a living kidney donor urgently.
- His remaining kidney is failing after lifelong disease.
- Family seeks donors aged 45 or younger, O blood type.
A New Jersey family is urgently seeking a living kidney donor for their 13-year-old son, Thaddeus Giansanti. The eighth-grader has faced kidney disease since birth, including the removal of one kidney as an infant. His remaining kidney is now failing, prompting his parents to appeal to the public for assistance.
Doctors have informed the family that a living donor is their best option, with time being a critical factor. If a transplant is not secured within weeks, Thaddeus will need to begin dialysis. The family is seeking donors who are 45 or younger, have a BMI under 30, and match Thaddeus' O blood type.
Despite his health challenges, Thaddeus is described as a bright, athletic, and outgoing student who excels academically and is involved in various community activities. His parents have only recently begun sharing his condition publicly as his health has become more critical. They are relying on faith and community support during this challenging time.
