A Father’s Fight for More Time

Our Story

Peter is a young, 40-year-old father and husband who has spent his life caring for others. A devoted father and husband, a loyal friend, and a man who always put his family first, he built a career at Ramapo College, where he worked lovingly for 17 years from 2007 until May 2024. Sadly, his battle with kidney disease forced him into early retirement.

At the heart of Peter’s world are his wife and six beautiful children:

❤️ Jaden (17) – The eldest, stepping into adulthood with wisdom beyond his years.
❤️ Roman (11 going on 12) – A curious and adventurous soul, always eager to learn.
❤️ Marina & Eliana (10) – “Twin” stepsisters who light up every room with their energy and love.
❤️ Jonah & Jordan (3 going on 4) – The Twins, youngest, full of laughter, mischief, and boundless joy.

Peter has always been the steady hand, the guiding light, and the protector of his family. But now, he is the one who needs saving.

His Battle with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Peter was diagnosed with kidney disease at a young age. He was determined to fight it—through lifestyle changes, medication, and sheer willpower. For years, he held onto hope that he could manage his condition and live a long, healthy life.

But in 2021, everything changed.

When Peter contracted Covid-19, his already fragile kidneys couldn’t withstand the attack. The virus devastated his system, pushing him into kidney failure. At the time, our youngest children—Jonah and Jordan—were only 4 months old. Instead of soaking in those precious newborn moments, Peter was fighting for his life.

Rushed to the hospital in critical condition, doctors gave us devastating news:
💔 His kidneys were barely functioning.
💔 Without immediate dialysis, he would have six months to live.

The Harsh Reality of Dialysis

For the last three years, dialysis has kept Peter alive. Three days a week, for four grueling hours at a time, he is hooked up to a machine that filters his blood because his kidneys no longer can.

The process is physically and emotionally exhausting—it drains his energy, leaves him weak, and makes even the simplest tasks feel impossible. The vibrant, hardworking man we knew is now fighting just to make it through the day.

We are beyond grateful that dialysis is keeping Peter here with us, but it is not a cure. It is not a future.

A Kidney Transplant – His Only Chance at Life

The only way Peter can reclaim his life is with a living kidney donor.

❤️ A kidney transplant could give him years—decades—to watch his children grow.
❤️ It would allow him to live, not just survive.
❤️ It would let him be the father, husband and friend he longs to be again.

If you’ve ever considered organ donation, please know that your gift could change Peter’s life forever.

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