Post by Ishara on Jul 29, 2011 18:43:58 GMT 1
MICKEY JONES NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Three days a week and several hours each day Mickey is connected to a dialysis machine. This has prevented him from doing many things he loves and it may eventually take his life. Even with those he knows and his own notoriety, he has been unable to obtain a new kidney. Efforts were made to have his name added to the transplant list at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, however, he is considered too old to get a living kidney. You see our government cuts off all transplants at 75 years of age and Mickey is 70. There is currently a six year wait. So time is of the essence.
Mickey Jones is one of the most compassionate men you will ever meet. He is caring, selfless, and ever-giving of himself, time, and energy. But now it’s time for the tables to be turned. Six of his friends and family have already stepped forward to offer a kidney. However, one by one they were eliminated for various medical reasons. Now we must reach beyond that circle.
This letter is written in urgency and distress. Whether you are a friend, fan or family member, you are reading this because Mickey has touched your life. We need to find a way to make him smile again, a way to help his life return to a level of normalcy, a way to keep him in our lives for as long as possible.
If you can help, or know someone who can help, or have questions, please spread the word…
From Mickey:
“I am honored that you would even consider this sacrifice for me. Here is the first step. Call Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at (310) 423-8463. Speak to Jessica and let her know that you want to be a living kidney donor to Mickey Jones. She will send you some paperwork to be returned to Cedars. The next step is testing the blood to look for a match. They will set that up to done locally so you don't have to come to Cedars-Sinai. And remember, there are no costs to you. This is all covered by my insurance. If we are a match, the last step is the actual transplant. My son wanted to donate a kidney to me but because he is a smoker, he was taken out of the loop.”
Gratefully, Mickey
Three days a week and several hours each day Mickey is connected to a dialysis machine. This has prevented him from doing many things he loves and it may eventually take his life. Even with those he knows and his own notoriety, he has been unable to obtain a new kidney. Efforts were made to have his name added to the transplant list at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, however, he is considered too old to get a living kidney. You see our government cuts off all transplants at 75 years of age and Mickey is 70. There is currently a six year wait. So time is of the essence.
Mickey Jones is one of the most compassionate men you will ever meet. He is caring, selfless, and ever-giving of himself, time, and energy. But now it’s time for the tables to be turned. Six of his friends and family have already stepped forward to offer a kidney. However, one by one they were eliminated for various medical reasons. Now we must reach beyond that circle.
This letter is written in urgency and distress. Whether you are a friend, fan or family member, you are reading this because Mickey has touched your life. We need to find a way to make him smile again, a way to help his life return to a level of normalcy, a way to keep him in our lives for as long as possible.
If you can help, or know someone who can help, or have questions, please spread the word…
From Mickey:
“I am honored that you would even consider this sacrifice for me. Here is the first step. Call Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at (310) 423-8463. Speak to Jessica and let her know that you want to be a living kidney donor to Mickey Jones. She will send you some paperwork to be returned to Cedars. The next step is testing the blood to look for a match. They will set that up to done locally so you don't have to come to Cedars-Sinai. And remember, there are no costs to you. This is all covered by my insurance. If we are a match, the last step is the actual transplant. My son wanted to donate a kidney to me but because he is a smoker, he was taken out of the loop.”
Gratefully, Mickey
