Hello to all. I am hopeful that someone out there can guide me in the right direction. I was at a local hospital participating in some Organ Donor Awareness month functions. While there I met the family of a 14 year old liver recipient. He received his donation from his mom approximately year ago. Mom is doing well, where as the 14 year old is having a hard time both physically and emotionally. At his age he just wants to blend in and be like everyone other 14 year old and being ill has clearly changed his experience. He has an incredibly loving family, but sometimes a kid just needs another kid to talk to. For me, living donors online was a great source of support and information both pre and post donation. Does anyone know of a similar place for teens or does anyone know a liver recipient who is in the teen years for this amazing young man to email and chat with? I would be most appreciative if anyone can help me. His parents asked us if we could help to find someone for him, so here I am asking. Any and all suggestions or advice would be most gratefully appreciated.
Thanks to all,
Leslie -
Donated Kidney to brother January 15, 2002