Kidney for Tommy M

10/01/2026

There are over 96,000 people waiting for a kidney transplant in the US. Jeff is one of them. For approved candidates, kidney donation is safe and extremely rewarding, and it is life changing for one of those 96,000 people to come off that wait list and be able to live life again.

Diana Bezdedeanu from Westwood Living wrote a wonderful article about our story: Jeff’s first transplant journey, Kristi’s donation, our part in the “longest chain,” and Jeff’s need for another transplant now.

Please read our story, and continue to share with others to get the word out.

Full article and podcast in our bio.
📝https://westwood-living.com/issues/september26/

Our NKR microsite: NKR.org/waf939

08/30/2026

I know Jeff’s donor is out there! Please consider being evaluated or please share this post so his donor can find Jeff soon. You never know it could be one of you or a Facebook friend!

🧡 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘄.

Jeff is a son, brother, uncle, and loyal friend. For the past two years, he’s been on dialysis three days a week, starting before sunrise, four hours each time. It’s physically and mentally exhausting, but he keeps showing up for work, family, and life the best he can.

He's a childhood cancer survivor who now works at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in a research lab focused on multiple myeloma — and an awesome person.

A kidney transplant would give Jeff his life back—more energy, more freedom, more hope, and more time with the people he loves.

So we’re asking:
⭐𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿?
⭐Or could you help us find someone who might be?

Even if you're not able to donate, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻. Donors can be anywhere in the U.S.

👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳:
www.nkr.org/WAF939
👉 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲: Jeff & Kristi (IG & FB)
👉 [email protected]

Thank you for reading, sharing, and helping us find Jeff’s hero. ❤️

05/22/2026

Please consider being evaluated for Jeff, our friend Kristi’s brother who is desperately in need of a kidney transplant. An anonymous donor changed Tommy’s life, maybe you can change Jeff’s!

Most people scrolling past this will never realize how much one person can change a life. And actually, more than one life… because when someone receives a kidney, everyone else on the list moves up.

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a living donor or helping in any way, please message us privately, or follow the link to Jeff’s website with the National Kidney Registry. Confidential, and no commitment. https://nkr.org/WAF939

Most of all, PLEASE SHARE. Your share could reach the person who saves his life. ❤️The right person may see it because you took a moment to pass it along.

04/22/2026

Our friend Kristi’s brother Jeff needs our help. Please consider being evaluated for Jeff! Living donation gave my husband Tommy a second chance to live the life we always planned, to make new memories, and be part of so many more of life’s adventures! Maybe today is the day you decide to give such a gift to Jeff!

Jeffrey Sorrell 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.

12/25/2025

✨🎉 One-Year Kidneyversary! 🎉✨

It has been one year since my kidney transplant, and I’m celebrating a full year of renewed health, deeper gratitude, and owning the fanciest “gently used” organ around.

First and foremost: Joan. 💚
Thank you for giving me the greatest gift imaginable—your kidney—and trusting me not to void the warranty. Your courage, generosity, and selflessness continue to amaze me. Because of you, I wake up each day with more energy, more hope, and a future I once wasn’t sure I’d have. You’re a hero/angel on earth… and apparently a very reliable parts supplier.

To my family, friends, and medical team: thank you for lifting me up, cheering me on, and being part of this journey. I really felt the love and encouragement from all of you—whether it was through prayers, check-ins, or just sending good vibes my way. Those prayers meant the world, and I truly felt them during the tough moments. 🙏 You all helped me more than you know!

I’m so grateful for all the love, support, and laughter this past year. Here’s to health, healing, and the incredible power of organ donation—and to many more years with my deluxe, top-shelf, Joan-issued kidney. 🥂💚

For those of you still waiting for the call, be strong, your donor is out there they just haven't found you yet.

Merry Christmas to all and may all your days be Merry and Bright!

10/21/2025

💚A Heartfelt Moment: Meeting Our Anonymous Living Kidney Donor, Joan💚☘

Words cannot fully express the overwhelming gratitude and emotion we feel today. We were blessed with the incredible privilege of meeting Joan, the extraordinary woman who gave us the gift of life by donating her kidney anonymously.

For months, we knew her only through her selfless act of kindness, and today we finally had the chance to meet her in person and express our thanks. Joan, you are the true definition of an unsung hero. Your courage, compassion, and generosity are beyond words. We will forever be in awe of your incredible gift.

This journey has been filled with hope, faith, and moments of vulnerability, but today, we were reminded that there is still so much good in the world. What’s even more remarkable is that donors like Joan, who don’t know their recipient, can give life and hope in the most selfless way. These donations work, and the impact is life-changing. It proves that connection, love, and healing can transcend even the unknown.

Thank you, Joan, for not only saving a life but for showing us all the power of love and humanity.

To those who are waiting, please never lose hope. Miracles happen, and kindness changes everything.

12/04/2024

Please consider being evaluated for Tommy. Maybe you can shorten his wait? Visit; nkr.org/YPX272 to learn more about being a living kidney donor, the resources available to you if you qualify and to begin the screening process. If you can't donate please , please share its the next best gift you can give and the only way we can make this happen.💚💚

12/04/2024

Now that you know, please consider being tested to see if you are a qualified donor. To learn more about Living Kidney Donation and Tommy's story please visit nkr.org/YPX272 This first step is super easy.

12/01/2024

The wait for a deceased donor in New England is at least 7 to 10 years, unless someone decides to donate one of their healthy kidneys . Most patients really can't wait that long!! The first step in determining if you are qualified to donate is super easy. Visit nkr.org/YPX272 and start the screening process.💚💚