Seven years ago one of my good friends who happens to be my boxing trainer, was hit with kidney failure. His name is Marc Coronel. A young healthy guy who you wouldn’t think twice that anything would happen to him, but it did. He was diagnosed with FSGS and would eventually need a transplant, and putting him on a waiting list which could take up to ten years, that’s if he was lucky. So I directed a PSA, trying to help bring some awareness to his life-threating situation. Hoping that it would help, because you never know.
During his life-changing process, there’s one thing I learned about Marc, he’s defiantly a warrior, who has a positive attitude just about all the time. Having to go on dialysis three times a week and still taking the time to teach a class every day. Helping and working with the local community and close friends, even If he wasn’t feeling good. Because that’s what he loves doing, giving back and helping other people.
So, a month ago, Marc finally got the good news that a downer was coming to his rescue. He’s already had a bunch of failed attempts of people backing out, but this one was looking promising, and I know Marc was ready because he was looking pretty beat-up. It’s truly amazing to hear that some people can be so generous and willing to donate one of their own vital organs, just to allow someone else to continue with their life. Truly a beautiful gift you can give to anyone.
I don’t know if this PSA had any effect in helping Marc get someone to donate a Kidney, but it defiantly put things into motion, and it made him fight for his life. But he’s not out of the woods yet, he still has a few months of recovering. I saw Marc the other day when I visited him at the hospital, and he’s spirits were high and know he's going to be alright, and now he’s resting in the comfort of his own home. You know, I guess it goes to show you have to trust your journey and hope for the best and never give up...
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