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FINAL WORD

s a family, we wanted to give Tayo a healthier and possibly a
Alonger life, but sadly, none of us were successful in our quest
to be his living donor. But I know our journey was not in vain. I

hope More Than a Match has answered some of your questions,
addressed some of your fears, and enlightened you on the benefits
of becoming a living donor and the living donor process. I also hope
it has been informative, and conveyed the emotions, challenges,
disappointments as well as the joy and triumph you will encounter
if you decide to become a living donor. I am optimistic that the
book will help families look at the different ways they can support

their loved ones in having a transplant. Living donation is a topic
that many people know little or nothing about, however I have
simplified it in a way that makes it easy for people to understand.
Nothing could have prepared me for the experience. It showed me
the struggles and challenges people with kidney failure face on a
daily basis, it brought to light the number of people that maybe
dying needlessly every day whilst waiting for donor kidney, and
the thousands on the waiting list. I realized a lack of information
and knowledge on a topic stops us from making wise decisions. I

met people with courage and compassion who donated a kidney

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