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A county pillar now clings to survival.
Mark Cullison — a beloved lifelong resident of Great Mills, Maryland and a key member of the community — is battling end-stage renal failure. Dialysis now dominates his life, and his only hope is a living kidney donor. The family is fighting hard — but they can’t wage this battle alone.
⚠️ What’s Driving the Crisis
- Mark was diagnosed with kidney disease in April 2023, and a biopsy complication worsened his condition.
- He now endures four-hour dialysis sessions three times a week — merely prolonging life, not restoring it.
- His blood type is O positive (O+) — the most common type, yet still hard to find a perfect match.
- If a suitable donor isn’t found, his days of walking freely, working at Great Mills Trading Post, and being present for his wife and grandchildren may vanish.
- Even donors of other blood types might help via paired-kidney exchange programs through Hopkins or UofMD.
🔥 How You Can Be the Lifeline
- Get tested as a living kidney donor. Even if you don’t match directly, you may still help through donor exchange.
- Call the transplant coordinator: 410-614-9345 to begin evaluation.
- Fill out a donor candidate form at Johns Hopkins Medicine or UofMD.
- Share Mark’s story—in your networks, workplaces, community groups—to amplify his call for help.
📢 Rally Cry Hashtags
#SaveMarkCullison #KidneyForMark #DonateLife #BeAHero #GreatMillsStrong #LivingDonorNeeded #HopeForMark
Mark has given decades of service to his community. Now, he’s only asking for one thing in return: a chance to live longer. Will you help make that possible?
