Twenty-one people die every day in the United States while awaiting transplant organs. Rabbi Boruch Wolf has already saved one of those lives, and now he is hoping to help save another.
The New Hyde Park, N.Y., orthodox spiritual leader has started a campaign to find a kidney donor for David Dolinsky, a retired New York trial attorney who is suffering from end-stage kidney disease.
Rabbi Wolf is not only hoping to secure a kidney for Dolinsky, he also hopes to encourage more people to make what are called “altruistic” organ donations. An altruistic donor is a person who donates an organ, typically a kidney, to a complete stranger with no expectation of compensation or reward.
Wolf made such a donation in 2009, and says he’s never for a second regretted giving away one of his kidneys.
There are more than 123,000 Americans who need lifesaving organ transplants, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing.
“The need is so great,” Wolf told Newsmax Health, “I only wish I had a second kidney I could give to David.”
Dolinsky, 71, is healthy except for kidney failure, which makes him an ideal recipient. “He just needs the one new part and he’ll be fine,” quips Wolf.
The donor needs to have either type O or type A blood.
If you or someone you know is interested in more information about donating, you can contact Wolf at [email protected] or call 516-360-0299.
Dovid Hakohen Ben pessah.
so we can daven forh im
I am so impressed and inspired
Not only did the shliach Rabbi Wolf donate his own. Kidney in the past
He is doing everything possible to help this ill jew
This is a shliach who epitomizes true ahavat Yisroel
After the recent loss of so many lives the call for help is more urgent and Rabbi Wolf is a Shliach that deserves much praise for his efforts.
Renewal is a wonderful frum organization that helps both the recipiant and donor through the process.
It has a list of people who are ready to donate. With their blood type.
7184389831
A great resource that was made for the masses to understand the kidney donation process was produced by Dr. Ratner, a pioneer in kidney transplant surgery:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPwhi5TMYKY
A way everyone can easily help is by sharing this story on your facebook wall or other social media;
More facebook shares=more eyeballs seeing story.
more eyeballs seeing story=more people aware of David’s plight.
More people aware of David’s plight.=greater chance that David’s life will be saved.
Thank you,
Boruch Wolf