Hi All,

I have had an amazing last few weeks: 4 amazing people that are part of my second family (TNT) have offered to be kidney donors for me! and I ran the MCM 2015 Marathon with Shawn Roberto Hoppe, who happens to be one of the prospective donors!

I find it unbelievable that through my son Matthew’s tragic illness that I have  met such amazing, selfless human beings with Team in Training that may end up saving my life! Hard to fathom but it is true!! Somehow, I got to believe that Matthew is at work here!

What do you say to someone who is willing to donate a kidney to you to save your life? What kind of person would do such a selfless act? How do you show your gratitude? It is so amazing that I cannot find the right words that would be worthy of such a person but I do have one word that I think would be appropriate:

Hero! Anyone that is willing to save your life without expecting anything in return, is a true HERO! Now, if that isn’t inspirational then nothing is!

In the next few weeks I am still completing the process of getting on the transplant lists in 4 states just in case it is needed, and taking part in a study on my illness at NY Presbyterian known as Alports Syndrome so that I can help others including my daughter and possbily myself but in my case, there may not be enough time.

In conclusion, I am so grateful to the 4 heroes that have come forward to offer the life saving gift of a kidney. Especially, Shawn, who has already gone through so many tests on my behalf!!

Until next time,

I WILL NEVER QUIT!!

With humility and gratitude, Gary

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