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albertans in desperate need of kidney organ transplants turn to social media, marketing
by shawn logan the bold white and green billboard was hard to miss for visitors descending into the drumheller valley over the last few months.
it's become especially true for those like vogel, suffering kidney failure, because a matching live donor can quickly restore a critical function that otherwise has to be simulated by regular and often painful dialysis treatments, which in some cases can continue for several years.
in 2018, some 1,600 successful kidney transplants were performed across canada, just under 200 of those in alberta. meanwhile, more than 3,000 people languished on a wait list, including some 400 in alberta.
'it's either that or you die': desperate billboard campaign leads to donated kidney — and friend for life
edmonton's chris charles knows all about waiting. the 44-year-old graphic designer has been in dire need of a new kidney since he experienced a series of medical complications three years ago, culminating in a diagnosis of kidney failure on feb. 21, 2017 .
if you're interested in testing to be a potential kidney donor for charles, call 1-780-407-8698, ext.
those who aren't a match but would still like to donate can enter the kidney paired donation program, which allows a potential donor to donate to another person in need.
