I'm usually hesitant to share too much about my son, Ripley, or his situation but our situation (US, WV/OH) changed last week. Ripley is about 18 months old and we've known since he was born that he would need a #KidneyTransplant once he was big enough. Until last week, our plan was for him to get one of mine. Unfortunately, I was disqualified, so we're on the hunt for a kidney! If you or someone you know would have any interest in being screened, you can visit https://ripley.love (1/2)
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Almost two years to the day since we brought Ripley home from the hospital, we got the call tonight that there is a very good chance that we’ll be heading back tomorrow and leaving with a kidney! They said a kidney is available and we're a match, so pack our bags and be ready in the morning. They just pre screened us and said we’d know by early mid morning. Positive vibes, prayers, well wishes, magic spells and uses of the Force would go a long way tonight!

We got the green light, y’all.

We’re loading the car and about to leave 😭

I appreciate everyone reaching out today. Doesn't look like it's actually happening today though. They have to call us when there is a match but another kid at another hospital got the pancreas, so that rules the kidney out for Ripley. Holding out for the next one!
@developerjustin Yay, so happy for you all! Praying the surgery is smooth and Ripley recovers well.

@developerjustin sending all the love from other side of the world.

You have no idea how this makes me happy. Went through painful seven years for mom with dialysis and lost her recently.

Can’t wait to see your kid to become dialysis free. 🤞

@developerjustin Amazing!! Sending all the best wishes!!
@developerjustin All my best wishes to you and your lovely one. Hoping for all the best outcomes.
@developerjustin Praying everything goes through smoothly for you all tomorrow!
@developerjustin Sending you all the best wishes possible and good recovery.
@developerjustin I wish Ripley all the best. My fingers will be crossed ❤️