The typical donor. It’s not more nurses than teachers, not always more women than men,…
The typical donor. It’s not more nurses than teachers, not always more women than men, and not one faith over another who typically donate. And for Harvey Popovich, MD, a donor at 68 years old, living kidney donation is not tethered to a certain age.
As a practicing physician and a 28-year Army Reserve Veteran, Harvey shares, “I felt called to do something in return for all the blessings in my life. When I got this idea, it immediately felt like something I could do.”
The unexpected: As a physician, Harvey knew about the process and felt prepared for the experience, but what surprised him the most was the emotional impact on his life.
Donating to another person has taught Harvey:
● To pray with an open heart
● To accept God’s plan and enjoy the adventure
● We can all do more for others at any stage of our life
Communities: Throughout Harvey’s career he has been affiliated with several medical associations. He has volunteered his time as the medical director of Heartbeat of Toledo, as well as a volunteer physician at migrant clinics in northwest Ohio and in Mexico.
Email: Harvey.Popovich@KidneysforCommunities.org