A personal update: I stepped back from writing for much of last year to avoid burnout. I’m hoping to return to it soon, but my priority right now is helping my partner, their son, and their puppy rebuild their lives after escaping a manipulative and abusive situation.

Life remains complicated on my end as well, and I’m still searching for a living kidney donor while continuing dialysis.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us.

#Writing #AuthorLife #KidneyDisease #KidneyDonor #ESKD

Vancouver designer John Fluevog creates shoe to honour kidney donor
In 2025, Fluevog's decades-long battle with polycystic kidney disease came to a head and he learned he would need either dialysis or a transplant.
#Canada #Health #johnfluevog #JohnFluevogkidneyshoes
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806750/vancouver-shoe-designer-john-fluevog-shoe-kidney-donor/
Vancouver designer John Fluevog creates shoe to honour kidney donor
In 2025, Fluevog's decades-long battle with polycystic kidney disease came to a head and he learned he would need either dialysis or a transplant.
#Canada #Health #johnfluevog #JohnFluevogkidneyshoes
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806750/vancouver-shoe-designer-john-fluevog-shoe-kidney-donor/
Vancouver designer John Fluevog creates shoe to honour kidney donor
In 2025, Fluevog's decades-long battle with polycystic kidney disease came to a head and he learned he would need either dialysis or a transplant.
#Canada #Health #johnfluevog #JohnFluevogkidneyshoes
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806750/vancouver-shoe-designer-john-fluevog-shoe-kidney-donor/
A new year brings new beginnings, and I’m hoping this is the year I find a living kidney donor. A transplant would help me get my energy and life back so I can pursue my indie author dreams and share my vision — no pun intended. If you can be tested or boost/share this post, it truly helps. 💙 https://nkr.org/PZG643 #KidneyDonor #LivingDonor #DonateLife #KidneyTransplant
Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

Michael Maattanen is seeking a living kidney donor. Paired exchange may allow you to help even if you’re not a direct match. Confidential screening takes only a few minutes.

National Kidney Registry
New year, new hope.
I’m searching for a living kidney donor. Starting 2026 with a potential match could change my life. If you can’t donate, sharing truly helps. 💙
https://nkr.org/PZG643
#KidneyDonor #LivingDonor #DonateLife #KidneyTransplant #NKR
Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

Michael Maattanen is seeking a living kidney donor. Paired exchange may allow you to help even if you’re not a direct match. Confidential screening takes only a few minutes.

National Kidney Registry

I’m looking for a living kidney donor. A Christmas—or whichever holiday you celebrate—miracle to start 2026 with a potential match would truly change my life. If you or someone you know may be able to help, please consider donating or sharing this post. Every share matters. 💙

https://nkr.org/PZG643

#KidneyDonor #LivingDonor #KidneyTransplant #DonateLife #NKR

Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

Michael Maattanen is seeking a living kidney donor. Paired exchange may allow you to help even if you’re not a direct match. Confidential screening takes only a few minutes.

National Kidney Registry
🙏 I’m seeking a living kidney donor — you could save a life. Learn more or share my story: https://nkr.org/PZG643 💛 Happy Holidays and Merry New Year! Every share brings me closer to a transplant. Thank you. #KidneyDonor #DonateLife #LivingDonor #KidneyTransplant #OrgansSaveLives #GiveHope
Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

Michael Maattanen is seeking a living kidney donor. Paired exchange may allow you to help even if you’re not a direct match. Confidential screening takes only a few minutes.

National Kidney Registry
NFL Star Nick Mangold Dead at 41 After Desperate Kidney Plea

NFL icon Nick Mangold dies at 41 just weeks after begging fans for a kidney donor. His sudden death leaves the football world in shock and heartbreak.

News Anna Karolina Heinrich

A failing body, but a heart still burning. I’m Michael—blind, in kidney failure, and in need of a living donor. Hope is a fragile light, and you can help keep it glowing. Share, test, or learn more:

🔗 https://www.nkr.org/PZG643
#KidneyDonor #ESKD #LivingDonor #ShareYourSpare #DisabilityAwareness

Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?

Michael Maattanen Needs a Kidney | Can You Help?