PATIENTS SEEKING DONORS

Melissa F

Melissa F

My name is Melissa and I am a vibrant, caring young woman currently living in a small town in North Western Ontario but I am originally from one of the beautiful lakeside northern indigenous communities. I unexpectedly went into kidney failure at the end of 2022 and the disease has progressed to the point where I am critically in need of live donor.

A little about me; purple is totally my color, as you can see from my bright hair! I love my 4 cats very much and they are a constant source of joy for me; I’m a lover of all animals actually! I have an adventurous spirit and enjoy travelling and hope that I can continue to explore new places, and taste new foods, for many more years to come. I am passionate about music and my favorite artist is Gwen Stefani, I hope that some day I can see her perform live! I’m also an avid Twi-hard (super love the Twilight movie series) and would love to talk with anyone about my favorite characters. In the summer you can find me outside helping in the community garden and I’m especially excited when it comes time to harvest.

If you're reading this, it means that you have the power to make a difference, to be a hero in someone's story. Perhaps you've never considered organ donation before, or maybe you've thought about it but never taken the next step. Whatever your circumstances, please consider the impact you could have on my life and the lives of those who care about me. Please contact Kayla, kbrady@clfortfrances.com or 807-271-6903

Fort Frances, Ontario

Age: 31

Blood Type: A positive (A+)

Currently in active transplant status looking for a donor.

Reason for kidney failure: IgA nephropathy

Current kidney function: Looking for livng kidney donor