Niagara Falls School Community Seeks Kidney Donor for Elementary Student

The Niagara Falls City School District is asking the community to come together and support a 4th grade student at Cataract Elementary School who is facing a life-threatening medical challenge and needs a kidney transplant.

The student – Amir Jones – has shown remarkable strength while dealing with kidney failure and has reached the point where a transplant is necessary. Doctors are seeking a living kidney donor with an O-positive blood type, which would dramatically improve Amir’s health and long-term outlook.

Medical experts note that kidney transplants are among the most successful forms of organ transplantation for children, often leading to improved energy levels, better physical growth, and a significantly higher quality of life. A kidney from a living donor can function for 15-20 years or longer. Donors themselves are typically able to live full, healthy lives with one kidney.

School staff, family and friends are encouraging anyone who may be eligible – or who knows someone who might be – to consider learning more about living kidney donation. Even for those unable to donate, sharing the information can increase the chances of finding a match.

Amir’s strength wills him to put a smile on his face each day. Let’s make sure that smile inspires others for years to come.

To find out more information or to see if you are eligible to be a living donor please visit: https://livingdonorreg.upmc.com/

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Niagara Falls School Community Seeks Kidney Donor for Elementary Student