John Troute is a man I know. He is a Christian. At one time or another he's been a deacon, a song leader and a Bible school teacher. He is a veteran. Right now John is a man who needs a kidney. That's a difficult situation under any circumstance. According to the information I have, his situation is more complicated than just getting on the national donor list.
Apparently due to John being a year older than the allowable age, he has to find his own donor. He must receive a kidney from a living person. I've been told that in order to qualify as a living donor, an individual must be physically fit, in good general health and free from high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, kidney and heart disease. Gender and race aren't important but the donor needs to be between the ages of 18 to 60. Finally, they must have blood type B. John had a brother who might have been the perfect match. Unfortunately he died this past year.
If you meet these qualifications and would like to consider this or need more information you can reach John and/or his wife Pansy at 740-335-5908. They live in central Ohio but I understand they would consider coming to a qualified hospital close to the donor or arranging for the donor to travel to their area.
If you would like to help but don't meet the qualifications listed above please forward this information to anyone and everyone you know. I would appreciate and I know this family would certainly appreciate the assistance. Please keep them in your prayers.
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