04/10/2025
IMPORTANT please read
As you all know, Rj has been fighting an unthinkable battle for almost 2 years . His strength, perseverance, and dedication impresses me to no end.
Today marks a special day as our two week countdown begins β¦
RJ has got a match and will finally get his transplant . This is all due to my cousin Angie Briden joining the kidney paired donation program.
Although Angie is not a direct match, her selfless act of joining this program is what got us here today. Angie will donate her kidney which means RJ will receive a kidney from another selfless donor. My heart is full and canβt thank Angie and RJs donor enough .
Live organ donation is real , and it saves lives.
Please consider
π spreading the word about being alive donor ( this is what is saving RJβs lifeπ)
π signing your organ donor card
If you were in a position to help, please consider making a donation to
π Sick Kids hospital
π Make A Wish Foundation
π Ronald McDonald house
π Toronto General Hospital
π The Kidney Foundation
You will notice for the next two weeks I will be masking and sanitizing to keep my boy and self safe and keep his surgery on track .
If you are feeling unwell or are sick, please reschedule your appointment. We just canβt take any chances right now.
I appreciate your understanding, and if you choose to wear a mask, I will happily provide them for you .
During the time of his surgery, I will be taking a week off work and then return on a part-time basis . I do appreciate your support and flexibility with my work schedule as it may change due to the unknown.
I may not return calls and messages immediately, but please know I am not ignoring anyone and I will get back to you when I can .
π I can hardly wait to see a pain-free smile on my boys face hear his laugh , as he enjoys his life and the next chapter to living life to its fullest.
π RJ and I also want to thank all of you for your continued love , support and shoulders to cry on which many of you were there witnessed and joined in on many tears shed, now the tears you see are happy tears to be fortunate enough to have my son back living the life he deserves. π