π¨ NO KIDNEYS. NO TIME. Montana Manβs Fight for Life Sparks Urgent Plea for a Living Donor ππ©Ί
A powerful and deeply emotional story is unfolding in Shelby, Montana β one that is now spreading across news outlets and social media as a desperate call for help.
Josh Hout, a hardworking outdoorsman and beloved community member, is now fighting for his life after losing BOTH kidneys to cancer. Today, he survives only through intense home dialysis β while hoping for a miracle: a living kidney donor. ()
This is not just a medical struggle.
This is a race against time.
β οΈ A Devastating Medical Journey
⒠𧬠Diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure while working on oil rigs
β’ π First kidney removed due to cancer β then tragedy struck again
β’ π¨ Cancer found in the second kidney, forcing its removal as well ()
β’ β³ His transplant listing was canceled, resetting years of waiting
β’ π©Ί Now living without kidneys, dependent on dialysis to survive.
π Life on the Edge β Daily Survival
β’ π Undergoing home hemodialysis 4+ hours a day, 5 days a week ()
β’ β€οΈ His wife Sandra personally administers treatment β a task filled with stress, emotion, and love
β’ π Years of hospital visits, surgeries, and uncertainty
β’ π Still holding onto faith, resilience, and hope
π¬ βIβm still aliveβ¦ so Iβm going to live while I can.β β Josh Hout.
π Why a Living Donor Is Critical
β’ β He must now restart the transplant eligibility process
β’ π©Ί Dialysis is life-sustaining β but not a long-term solution
β’ π A living donor kidney could restore his life and independence
β’ β€οΈ One person could give him a second chance.
π€ Community Support & Additional Help
π³ A medical donation account has been set up for Josh at:
π¦ First State Bank, Shelby, Montana
π Donations can be made directly at the bank to support his medical journey ()
π For additional support or family contact:
Sandra Hout: (406) 460-1419
π Not a Donor? You Can Still Save His Life
β’ π’ Share this message everywhere
β’ π¬ Talk about organ donation
β’ π One share could reach the perfect match
β’ β€οΈ Awareness = Hope
π£ Spread the Word
#KidneyForJosh π #SaveALife #LivingDonorNeeded #DonateLife #OrganDonation #BeAHero #TransplantHope
This is more than a story β itβs survival in real time.
A man who has worked hard, loved deeply, and helped others is now asking for help himself.
π And the person who can save his life might be reading this right now.


