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Can you help me?
OHSU Kidney Transplant Team (Oregon)
(503) 494-8500

UMCSN (Nevada)  Transplant Coordinator 
Dina Acuna (702) 884-7163
 

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Looking for a
kidney donor

And Bigfoot!

A drawing of a bigfoot character wearing a helpmakeitsoo.com tshirt

A little about me...

 My classics: Godzilla, Planet of the Apes, Star Wars,
Star Trek, Wonder Woman, and Bigfoot

4 photos of R. Michael Soo working at Rogue Foods

Hello! I’m R. Michael - I need a Living kidney Donor

I'm currently on dialysis, but it is not a cure.

I have hereditary Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) brought on by Diabetes & High Blood Pressure. I lost my sister to this awful disease several years ago, and now I’m fighting my own battle with it. 

I’ve been on the waiting list for a kidney for 4 years and I’ve been on dialysis for almost 3 years. I’m still waiting and hoping for a living donor. With a new kidney I would be able to travel--as my husband and I always dreamed of, before being forced into early retirement. I'd also be more likely to be around to spend time with my rapidly growing family (20 grand nephews and nieces!), and have the chance to accomplish everything I still want to do in life!

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If you’ve ever thought about becoming a living donor, perhaps this is your sign. Please feel free to reach out to me, or if you prefer, you can reach out to one of the programs I’m a part of: to learn more, or start the donation process. 

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I'm listed in 2 transplant programs:

Nevada: UMC Center for Transplantation (Las Vegas, NV)

Contact Number: 702-224-7163

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Oregon: OHSU Transplant Program (Portland, OR)

Contact Number: 503-494-6636

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Thank you for considering donating--or just helping me get the word out!

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R. Michael Soo leading large Bigfoot by the hand out of the woods
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Dialysis is not a cure.

R. Michael Soo standing with Godzilla character in San Francisco

My Story

I’ve been diagnosed with late-stage kidney disease — and I'm on dialysis. 
The search for a Living Donor
is afoot.
 

Read more
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Why Donate?

There are many reasons people choose to become a living kidney donor. It can be a profound experience for those who answer the call. Explore some of their stories.

View their stories
R. Michael Soo with the Lost In Space robot at the Maker Faire

Learn more about kidney donation

Giving a kidney is safer and easier than in the past. Also, you no longer have to be a direct match in order to donate: through paired donations it could still lead to my receiving a kidney sooner. 

Learn more

Considering donation,
but not
ready yeti?

It's a big decision, I understand-and I appreciate you even considering such an amazing act of kindness. I've put together some info on the process and answers to questions you may have. Please reach out if you have any questions I can answer! 

R. Michael Soo standing next to person in Yeti costume
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