Michael Privitera, a 68-year-old ski instructor and director suffering from end-stage renal disease, faces a lengthy search for a living kidney donor. Diagnosed in 2022, he relies on nightly peritoneal dialysis, aware that it is a temporary solution. His daughter, Allison Colwell, has become a key figure in the pursuit of a donor, advancing outreach through social media and flyers. Though Privitera is on the national transplant list, the search has proven challenging, especially after a previously scheduled transplant fell through. His condition highlights the importance of community involvement in organ donation efforts.
Physically I feel pretty good. Dialysis has become part of my daily routine, but I know it can't go on indefinitely and I really need a kidney.
The outpouring of calls, questions and people inquiring about donating is emotionally overwhelming.
After that, my daughter Allison Colwell stepped up the search to find a new donor for her dad.
Colwell already started a Facebook page, 'Get Big Mike a Kidney,' in 2022. She is handing out flyers with my photo and QR code.
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