"The world is a better place because Dina is in it. Anyone will tell you this is true. Her mother, her father, her sister, her nieces, her extended family, her large circle of friends around the world, her students, everyone at Giuseppe’s (her second home) and the strangers she meets. That’s because Dina Lentsner has never met a stranger. She shines her loving spirit generously on everyone she mee
ts. And then there’s her accent. Suffice it to say, she is irresistible. Never would you know she is sick. She makes it a point to be at her best for the sake of others. Now it is the world’s turn to be at its best for her. She had her first transplant at age 28, donated by her father. Her kidney is now 76 years old, and failing. The purpose of this page is to help Dina find a donor." - Dr. Lynda Hasseler, DMA, BFF
FAQs
1. To be a donor, you must be in good general health; free from diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, kidney disease and heart disease. A matching blood type is NOT a requirement.
2. How do I get started? Contact Ohio State's Pre-Transplant Office
Email: [email protected]
3. Who pays my medical bills? Your evaluation and surgery are paid for by Dina's medical insurance.
4. How long will I be in the hospital? Generally, donors are in the hospital for three days. The usual full recovery time is four to six weeks.
