A KIDNEY FOR STONEY
My name is Stoney Harrison and I was diagnosed with PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) in August 2011. In November 2020, I was lucky to receive my first kidney transplant by a living donor. Her selfless act of donating a kidney has truly changed my life in ways I can never fully express.
Unfortunately, there have been some setbacks beyond my control which caused my body to reject my transplanted kidney that we call "sunshine." It's been challenging; however, I refuse to lose hope.
My family and I are immensely grateful for the love, support, and prayers that have sustained me through the ups and downs. Your kindness means the world to me and I can't thank you enough for being there for me every step of the way.
As I navigate this new chapter, I find myself once again in need of a kidney donor. If donating a kidney to me is something you would like to consider, I would be happy to tell you more about my story and explore the process of determining if you are a match for me.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD
Teamwork! We need you to help us spread the word to find potential living kidney donors. Please share this website and information to your friends and family. (scroll down for flyer info to print & help distribute)
Who pays for living donation?
My health insurance will pay 100% for the following for the donor.
* Evaluation to determine if the person is a good candidate for living donation
* Donation Surgery
* Post-operative care
Donors should always coordinate their tests with the transplant coordinator at the hospital in case there are any exceptions.
FAMILY
"Family isn't defined only by last name or by blood; it's defined by commitment and by love. It means showing up when they need it most. It means choosing to love each other even on those days when you struggle to like each other. It means never giving up on each other!"
Married to my wonderful wife, Sheila for 7 years and we have known each other for 14. I have two girls from a previous marriage, Bethany & Haley. Also two bonus daughters, Lindsey & Brittany (Sheila's girls from a previous marriage), 4 sweet grandchildren and 3 wonderful son in-laws. They have been right by side on this journey of finding me a living kidney donor. All 4 of our girls have submitted their forms to be tested. Unfortunately, my wife was denied due to her cancer history, both my daughters submitted but due to PKD being hereditary, they were denied. Both my bonus daughters were denied. One due to medical reasons. The other one went thru the entire evaluation process in Charlotte NC. All tests led to her being the perfect match until the last test when we found out one kidney has two arteries and the other one has three which is good for her, but not for a donor. Either way, we are family, and I am proud of each of them for doing their part. This family is my biggest WHY to finding me a living kidney donor.
Our Furbabies
Meet our furbabies, Zeke, Izzie & Koko. My wife & I are huge animal lovers. As a matter of fact we call our home, Harrison Acres. We rescue & foster dogs in our area. To date, we have fostered & found homes for over 70 dogs.
WHAT IS PKD?
POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE
An inherited disorder which clusters of cysts develop in the kidneys. The cysts in PKD are non cancerous sacs containing water-like fluid. They can grow very large. Many people with this condition have kidney failure by age 60.
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured. PKD requires a medical diagnosis. Lab tests or imaging always required. Symptoms include high blood pressure, back or side pain, and a swollen abdomen.
At the present time, both my kidneys weigh around 30 #'s, imagine each of your kidneys being the size of a football. Normal size of a kidney is about the size of your fist.
For more information visit www.pkdcure.org