Sheri & Marina

- Sheri is a transplant coordinator in Newfoundland. She is a mother of three. Her mother has polycystic kidney disease, but she and her brother were tested and do not have the hereditary disease. When she found out she was negative for PKD, Sheri decided she was going to donate to her mom. They originally had a surgery booked, but after more antibody testing, it was found that they were no longer a match. They decided to go into the Paired Exchange Program and after a collapsed chain, Sheri donated a kidney to a stranger, and her mom received a kidney from a stranger. Sheri says her mom gave her two kidneys, so she simply gave one back

- Marina is a mother and grandmother. From a young age, Marina knew she had polycystic kidney disease but it never bothered her. After many years living with the disease, Marina's kidneys failed. Marina started dialysis and had to put her life on hold. She missed travel and food while on dialysis. Both her daughter and son stepped forward wanting to donate, but it was her daughter who went through the process to donate in the Kidney Paired Donation Program. Marina was worried about what would happen to her daughter but with the love and perseverance of her family, the kidney transplant happened and was an incredible success. Marina is now thriving with her new found freedom!