TEEN FROM NJ NEEDS A LIVING KIDNEY DONOR!

🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT: Teen’s Life Hangs in Balance as Family Makes Urgent Plea for Kidney Donor 💔🩺

A deeply emotional and urgent story is emerging from New Jersey, where a family is racing against time to save their teenage son’s life.

13-year-old Thaddeus Giansanti, a bright, athletic eighth-grader, has spent his entire life battling kidney disease. Now, his last remaining kidney is failing rapidly, and doctors warn that without a transplant, he may soon face the harsh reality of dialysis. 

His parents have made a heartfelt public plea:
👉 “We need help.”

⚠️ A Life at Risk — The Reality

• 👶 Diagnosed with kidney disease before birth
• 🏥 Underwent multiple surgeries, including kidney removal as a baby 
• 💊 Has lived on lifelong medication and constant medical care
• 📉 Recent tests show his only kidney is now failing quickly 
• ⏳ Doctors warn he may need dialysis within weeks if no donor is found 

Despite everything, Thaddeus remains:
• 🎓 A straight-A student
• ⚽ Active in sports like soccer, golf, and fencing
• 🎹 A piano player and community volunteer 

💔 A full life — now at risk of being cut short without a donor.

💚 Why a Living Donor Is Critical

• ⏱️ Waiting for a deceased donor could take years
• 🩺 A living donor kidney works faster and lasts longer
• 🚫 Dialysis would severely impact his quality of life at a young age
• 🌟 A transplant could give him a normal teenage future

🩺 Who Can Help? (Donor Criteria)

Doctors are currently looking for someone who:

• 🩸 Has Blood Type O
• 🎯 Is generally healthy
• ⚖️ Has a BMI under 30
• 🎂 Typically age 45 or younger 

Even if you’re unsure — getting tested is the first step.

📞 How to Become a Life-Saving Donor

If you feel moved to help, you can begin the process here:

📝 Living Kidney Donor Questionnaire
👉 (Official screening form provided by transplant team)
Start by contacting a transplant center or donor registry:

📞 National Kidney Registry
Phone: 1-800-803-8896
🌐 https://www.kidneyregistry.org

📞 UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing)
🌐 Living Donation Facts and Resources from UNOS | Living Donor Transplants

💡 Be sure to mention you are interested in donating for a pediatric/teen kidney patient.

🤝 Not a Match? You Can Still Save His Life

• 📢 Share this message widely
• 💬 Talk about organ donation with others
• 🔁 One share = one chance closer to a match
• ❤️ Awareness can lead to a miracle

📣 Spread the Word

#SaveThaddeus 💚 #KidneyDonorNeeded #DonateLife #BeAHero #OrganDonation #TransplantHope #GiftOfLife 

This is more than a story — it’s a race against time.

A young boy with dreams, talent, and a full life ahead is waiting for someone — anyone — to step forward.

👉 One decision could save his life.