Latest Updates

July 2026

Ryan's kidney function has now declined to a GFR of 6, and we've officially begun preparing for peritoneal dialysis (PD) at home.

The next step is surgery to place a catheter, followed by training and preparing our home for treatment. It's a major lifestyle change, but one we're ready to face together.

We were hoping Ryan would receive a living donor kidney before dialysis became necessary. While that wasn't the outcome we hoped for, we're still focused on the same goal: finding a living donor and getting Ryan the transplant he needs.

Thank you for continuing to support Ryan and share his story. Every conversation and every share helps keep hope alive.

June 2026

Ryan’s most recent labs showed his GFR has dropped to 7, the lowest it has been since his diagnosis.

For comparison, when Ryan left the hospital in June 2025, his GFR was 11. A healthy person’s kidneys typically function at a GFR of 100-120.

While Ryan continues to push forward, his kidney function is continuing to decline. His doctors have told us that if it drops further, dialysis will likely be the next step while he continues waiting for a transplant.

April 2026

Life update!

This is not a kidney update, but a happy one... Ryan and I got married this month! We are so excited and ready to build a life together. We are still hoping to find a living kidney donor so that the future can be as long and as healthy as possible! 🥰♥️💍

March 2026

NEW FLYERS! Help spread the word!

I’ve created an updated flyer (see below) to help reach more people in the community and beyond. It clearly explains Ryan’s need for a Type O kidney donor, what the process looks like, and how to take the next step.

If you’ve already shared Ryan’s story, thank you. Seriously.
If you can share this flyer (text it, post it, print it, tape it somewhere with high-traffic), it makes a real difference.

The more people who see this, the better the chance we find the right match.

February 2026

Ryan has officially been listed for a kidney transplant at Tulane!

We now know his blood type is O+, which means he can only receive a kidney from a type O donor. The current estimated wait time for a deceased donor kidney for blood type O at his transplant center is approximately seven years.

Because of that, our focus is on finding a living donor.

Ryan is medically ready for transplant and continues working closely with his team. Living donation offers the best outcomes and the shortest path forward. If you are blood type O, positive or negative, please consider starting the confidential screening process.

January 2026

Ryan is scheduled for a kidney transplant evaluation at Tulane this week, and he also has additional cardiac testing underway that should allow him to be evaluated at Ochsner as well.

He is moving forward with both centers in parallel to give him the best chance of receiving a kidney as quickly as possible.

Want to Help?

See if you're eligible to donate by filling out the donor screening questionnaire. If you’re interested in simply learning more about living kidney donation or want to find other ways to support Ryan, please visit the How You Can Help page.

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