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Kidney Transplant Recipient - Who is Matthew?

  • Matthew is 21.
  • He grew up in New Jersey.
  • He attends Northeastern University in Boston.
  • He majors in finance.
  • He is a full-time student and works to help pay for school.
  • He is a loyal and caring friend.
  • He's got his Dad's drive.
  • He's got his Mom's energy.
  • He is a hero to his younger brother.
  • He won a local competition for aspiring entrepreneurs.

    About Matthew's condition:

    In February 2007, Matthew got very, very sick, and his doctors diagnosed him with IgA Nephropathy. Most people with IgA Nephropathy live for 15 years before their kidneys fail. Matthew unfortunately has been declining at a far more rapid pace since diagnosis only 15 months ago. Today his kidney function levels indicate almost complete failure.

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