Nick ButaniA LIVING DONOR APPEAL

Living with kidney failure

Nick needs
a kidney.

My kidneys can no longer do enough to keep me alive without treatment. I need dialysis or a kidney transplant. I’m asking for your help finding a living donor—and a chance at more time with the people I love.

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Portrait of Nick Butani
Nick ButaniA person. A family. A future.
READ HIS APPEALNick’s original flyer
ASK QUESTIONS DIRECTLYKidneySolutions.org
UNDERSTAND DONATIONNational Kidney Foundation

My story

I lost my mom.
I’m facing the
same disease.

Dear friends,

“My mom passed away due to kidney failure, and I am suffering from the same disease.”

Over time, my kidney disease has gotten worse. My treatment options are now dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Dialysis can help keep me alive. A transplant would offer me more freedom and the possibility of a longer, healthier life, with more time for the people and things I love.

Asking someone to consider donating a kidney is difficult. But I want to complete my master’s degree and give back to my community, contributing the same support and opportunities that have helped me reach this point.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and consider what this could mean for my future.

With gratitude, Nick

Read the original appeal in Nick’s flyer (PDF)
Family & friendsMore time together.My educationFinish my master’s degree.My communityGive back and support others.

Living kidney donation

A serious decision.
Clear information.

Your health matters, too. A transplant team can help you understand eligibility, recovery, and your individual risks before you decide whether donation is right for you.

Explore Kidney Solutions’ donor resources
Who can be a living kidney donor?

Potential donors undergo a medical and psychosocial evaluation. Being an adult in good health is a starting point; the transplant team determines whether donation is appropriate for you.

What should I know about costs?

Donation-related evaluation and surgery are generally covered by the recipient’s insurance. Travel, time off work, and other expenses may not be. Ask the transplant team about coverage and financial assistance.

What is recovery like?

Recovery varies. Many donors recover within four to six weeks, but the timing depends on the individual and the activity. Your transplant team will discuss recovery and both short- and long-term risks.

Learn more from the National Kidney Foundation: becoming a donor, costs, and recovery.

Help Nick find
a way forward.

If you’re considering donating a kidney for Nick, start with the donor questionnaire. Use these details if the form asks about the intended recipient.

Recipient information

Name
Nick Butani
Date of birth
August 19, 1999
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