This site is here for the purpose of finding a kidney for my father, Lennie Singer. Dad is suffering from stage 4 kidney disease and is in desperate need of a kidney transplant. He is a special person, and by the time you finish reading this, I hope

you will agree.

My dad recently celebrated his 75th birthday. Unlike many who are

seeking kidneys, he is somewhat older than most, and therefore, able to

accept a kidney donation from someone older than the standard donor.

Don't get me wrong, a donation from a younger person would be wonderful too!

My dad is a person who has always sacrificed and put his family before

himself. He spent many years working two jobs, so that he could give the

family a nice life, including putting his wife and two children through

college and providing his family an annual vacation. He has never been

extravagant or showy in the things he buys for himself. In fact, other

than an occasional new pair of sneakers, he rarely buys anything for

himself.

Dad started his working career in the Air Force, and later spent

countless weekends (for many years) serving the National Guard. Not only

did this provide a valuable service to the country, all of this hard

work was designed to provide a better life for our family. And it did!

Not only that, he has always donated time and money for charitable

causes. Dad has also served on volunteer boards of directors of some of

these organizations. At present, he serves as a volunteer trustee for a

disabled relative. And a couple of years ago, he went about 400 miles

from home and spent a week cleaning and rehabilitating this relative's

apartment.

My dad has always been vibrant and active. He is somewhat of a sports

nut. He got into college on a football scholarship and years later,

occasionally took time out to play basketball, softball or tennis. Until

very recently, he played racquetball every week.

In 2008, my parents will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They

have two children (including myself) and four granddaughters who mean

the world to them. Likewise, Lennie and Simi mean the world to all of

us! My dad wants to be around to share life experiences with us for as

long as possible.

Due to the marvels of modern medicine, people can live long and normal

lives with a single kidney. My generous and selfless father, who has

never asked anyone for help, now needs the assistance of another caring

individual willing to donate a kidney. Obviously, that's asking a lot.

The donor has to be healthy and will have to undergo some testing to

assure compatibility. Of course, there will be no cost or expense to the

donor. If you – or someone you know – is willing to offer this gift of

life to another wonderful person, please let me know without delay.

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Peter Singer