Centerline wrote:

From Avery Haines facebook page,
[color=var(--primary-text)] [/color]If anyone has 0 blood type and wants to be a hero please please step up.Cristina Howorun needs a new kidney. Please read her post for how to help.

Devastating news.   I found this post from Tuesday on Christina's Instagram page.   It was long so I copied the text.   Wishing her love, good health and luck.    

"I’ve been keeping a secret- and not the good kind.
I need another kidney.

Five years ago my cousin Christine saved my life by giving me a kidney.
Ive had an incredible five years- personally and professionally- working hard to shine a light on injustices, Sharing stories of redemption, recovery, and hope. I’ve produced/written/co-written / hosted 8 documentaries, directed my 1st documentary, produced several specials - some earned awards- some changed the way things are done- some exposed governmental injustices. None of this would have been possible without Christine.❤️

Last year- my new kidney failed. It didn’t reject- it failed- the consensus is that when i contracted COVID, it got to that kidney and stayed there.

I post smiling pictures , filming on location, enjoying rare moments with friends & family - what you don’t see is me hooked up to machine so that I can get my blood cleaned every other day.

I have a port in my chest-it isn’t always easy to conceal- I’ve had lots of complications.  Last week, I had another minor surgery to replace the port for the 3rd time. My whole life revolves around dialysis-  having enough time to do a session, making sure my blood pressure doesn’t crash (and it has- & it’s scary when it does), crippling cramps, trying hard to prevent infections and other very serious complications. I’m doing this at home- bc it’s the only way that allows me to continue working- and I can’t do it by myself.
It takes a massive toll on my partner. My family. My friends and even my dogs- although they don’t complain.
I need another kidney.
I am on the wait list- but odds are I will die before it’s my turn on the list  Estimated wait time for an O kidney (universal donor) is 7 years. I need one much sooner.

My immediate family members have been ruled out.  My partner is not a match.  Paired donation works- but only if I can find a living O donor.

I need a miracle - an angel with O negative or positive blood. It’s a huge ask. But if I want to live, I have to stop hiding..
Links to more info are in the comments

I’d love the chance to keep living and loving and telling good stories.
With thanks and hope -"


 

Cristina Howorun worked at CFPL-TV and CHWI-TV as a Political Affairs reporter before moving to Citynews Toronto 10 years ago. 
Where has the time gone?

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