Who Am I?

I was born in New York City on the same day as Derek Jeter, June 26, 1974. I was born with Down Syndrome and graduated from Tappan Zee High School’s Special Education Program. I am very outgoing and enjoy meeting people and volunteering for projects such as Meals on Wheels. A fall on my back severely damaged my kidneys and is preventing me from pursuing my many activities. In July 2016, I moved to Oldsmar Florida with my parents.

My Interests:

I am very active in my church and was an honorary deacon in my church in NJ, and also am an honorary deacon in my new church in FL. I read and study the Bible with my Dad and attend Bible Study Fellowship for Men. We attend Word of Life (WOL) mission camp programs where I have met many speakers and missionaries with whom I have maintained active communications and offer prayers of encouragement with them. I enjoy bowling, swimming, cooking, reading and cheering for the Yankees and the University of Illinois football and basketball teams. My Dad and I work out at our local club gym three times a week and I love playing golf where I join my parents on the green to putt.

My Diagnosis:

My reduced kidney function continues to stay strong enough that I don’t yet need to begin peritoneum dialysis and am registered on the Tampa General Hospital transplant list. If you are not a perfect match, you still may donate in my name and that will move me up on the priority list.

How A Kidney Transplant Will Affect My Life:

A transplant will improve my quality of life and allow me to continue my ministry of prayers and emails for those ministering at WOL camps in the US and around the world and ensure I can resume the sports and activities that I enjoy.

Listed at: Tampa General Hospital, Transplant Institute (Tampa, Fl)