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Paul has spent his life in service—first as a Navy veteran, then as a police officer and EMT, and now as a devoted father, grandfather, and advocate for his community. After facing kidney failure caused by complications from a surgery in 2012, Paul is determined to keep moving forward.
As a police officer in New Jersey, Paul was also an EMT, adding another layer of support to his role. “It was rewarding to provide that extra service to the community,” he reflects. Paul’s department was one of the first in the state to equip patrol cars with defibrillators in the 1990s, a tool that helped save countless lives.
Paul’s career came to a halt in 2011 when he was hit by a car while on duty. The accident left him with a broken shoulder, a fractured femur, torn tendons, and other serious injuries. While recovering from these injuries, Paul underwent a routine medical exam in 2012 that revealed an aneurysm in his splenic artery. During the surgery to repair the aneurysm, a reaction to the dye used in the procedure, combined with pre-existing diabetes, triggered the beginning of his kidney failure.
While he is not yet on dialysis, Paul carefully monitors his diet, avoids sugar and processed foods, and stays as active as possible by walking and cycling.
Beyond his health challenges, Paul remains committed to causes close to his heart. As a board member for the Police Unity Tour, he helps honor fallen officers and raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Memorial. “I’ve been involved for 24 years, and I want to continue as long as I can,” he says.
A kidney transplant would mean more than improved health for Paul—it would mean more time for the things that matter most. He wants to spend more time with his five grandchildren, continuing his work with the National Police Unity Tour, and embracing the simple joys of life without the constant worry of illness. “Right now, I have to be cautious about everything, even a cold,” he says. “A transplant would give me a chance to really live again.”
If you’re interested in helping Paul, consider becoming a living donor or sharing his story. Every connection brings him closer to finding the match he needs. If you've ever thought about making a life-altering difference in someone's life, consider taking the initial step to see if you can donate.
A donor doesn’t need to be an exact match. In fact, because of the Nobel Prize-winning paired kidney exchange program, your kidney donation will not only save one life, but it will save several more in the chain.
Living kidney donation is safe, and all costs associated with your donation are covered. Living donor kidneys also last much longer than deceased donor kidneys. A deceased donor kidney transplant, on average, lasts 10-15 years, while a living donor transplant lasts 12-20 years.
Kidneys for Communities can help you through the process to help save a life, but we know there are many obstacles that can be prohibitive to the donor. At Kidneys for Communities, we take care of our donors with the industry’s most complete donor benefits package:
Travel, food & lodging, lost wages, child, pet and adult care
The process starts with a simple online questionnaire, followed by a phone interview with a transplant coordinator, both of which are completely confidential.
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