One Kidney Could Change Everything.

My name is Mark Moore, and I'm searching for a living kidney donor.

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I never imagined I'd be writing something like this — asking strangers, friends, and family to consider one of the most profound gifts a person can give. But here I am, trusting that the right person will find this page at exactly the right time. If you're here, thank you. Please keep reading.

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Quick Facts

Age: 64

Hometown: Beaverton, OR

Bloodtype: O Negative (but O Positive works too)

Status: Stage 5, but not yet on dialysis — it's imminent and my doctors recommend a transplant now to avoid it

Transplant center: OHSU Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program, Portland, Oregon

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My Story

I'm Mark Moore — a father, a man of faith, and someone who loves life and cares deeply for others. I live in Beaverton, Oregon, and for years I've worked hard, been a loving father and friend, and always tried to show up fully for the people I love.

For the past 10 years, my kidneys have been quietly failing. Kidney disease doesn't announce itself with fanfare — it creeps in slowly, taking energy and clarity long before anyone else notices. My doctors have told me that a living donor transplant is my best path forward, not just for more years, but for better ones.

What I'm reaching out for is help — and the quiet, extraordinary kindness of someone willing to offer a life-changing gift. That person just might be you.

Faith plays a quiet but steady role in my life. I believe people are placed in our paths for a reason, and that acts of extraordinary generosity don't happen by accident. If something stirred in you when you found this page, I'd gently ask you to sit with that feeling.

My family and good friends are everything to me. Every day I fight to be present for them — and a transplant would give me more of those days: more dinners together, more laughter, more time to be the friend and father they deserve.

Could You Be My Donor?

You don't have to be a family member — or even someone I know.

Many people don't realize that living kidney donors can be complete strangers. What matters isn't your last name — it's your health, your willingness, and your heart.

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Here are the general guidelines transplant centers use to start the conversation:

You are between the ages of 18 and 70
You are in good general health
You have two functioning kidneys
You do not have diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or certain other health conditions
You are not currently pregnant, and no longer planning a larger family
Your BMI falls within a healthy range (the transplant team evaluates this individually)

These are general guidelines, not a final answer — only OHSU's transplant team can determine whether you're a candidate. So please don't rule yourself out. If you're curious, the only way to know for sure is to ask.

You don't need to make any decisions today. The first step is simply to reach out and ask questions. OHSU's transplant team will guide you through every step — with no pressure, no obligation, and a confidential, independent evaluation.

If even a small part of you is wondering "could I do this?" — please reach out. That question is worth exploring.

Have even more questions? Please reach out — I can connect you to the team at OHSU that can answer them.

Ready to take the next steps?

If you're ready to learn more, or even just curious, I'd love to hear from you. There's no commitment in reaching out, and no wrong questions.

OPTION 2

Call or email OHSU's Living Donation team directly:

503-494-8500 or livingdonation@ohsu.edu

Let them know you're inquiring about becoming a directed living donor for Mark Moore. OHSU will assign you your own independent donor advocate, separate from my care team, to answer questions and guide you — with no pressure and no commitment.

Prefer to talk with me first? You're welcome to email me directly at jmarkmoore2000@gmail.com, and I'll respond personally, and if you like, we can set up a call to meet each other.

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OPTION 1

Start your screening now:

ohsulivingdonor.org

OHSU's own health-history questionnaire for people interested in living donation. It only takes a few minutes. Note: the form itself doesn't ask who you're donating for, so please also call or email (below) and mention my name so OHSU connects your screening to me.

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