Help us find Nathan's living kidney donor

Nathan needs a kidney.

Nathan is 13-years-old, an endearing friend to everyone he meets, and a big sports fan. He is also living with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease. We are praying for the living donor who can help give him a healthy future.

The initial NKR screening is private and takes only a few minutes.

Nathan smiling brightly

Meet Nathan
Known and loved as “Nay Nay”

Three meaningful next steps

Choose how you'll stand with Nathan.

Nathan's story

Life hasn't always been easy for Nathan, but he's always been able to spread joy.

If you've met Nathan, you remember him. He is charming, big-hearted, funny, and always ready to talk sports, movies, or whatever is going on in your life.

Since birth, Nathan has faced significant health and developmental challenges. Years of therapy, appointments, tests, and medications have never dimmed the joy he brings into a room. Now, Stage 4 chronic kidney disease has put another mountain in front of him.

We are searching for a living kidney donor so Nathan can receive a transplant at the right time and, if possible, avoid the toll of dialysis. Somewhere, the person who can help may simply not know it yet.

You might be the one

Curious is enough for the first step.

You do not need to decide today that you will donate. Start with the National Kidney Registry's confidential screening and let the medical professionals determine whether donation could be safe for you.

Even if you are not a direct match for Nathan, paired exchange may still allow your gift to help him receive a compatible kidney.

Start the private screening

Questions are welcome

Not able to donate? You can still move this story forward.

1

Share Nathan's need

Send this site to one person, post it, or bring it up in a conversation. The right donor may be one introduction away.

2

Pray with the family

Follow CaringBridge for current updates and specific ways to pray for Nathan, his donor, and everyone caring for him.

3

Ease the practical burden

A gift through GoFundMe helps cover medical costs, travel, and anything else that will ease the burden on Nathan's family during this time.

For Nathan

Pray. Share. Explore donation.

Every next step helps us get closer to Nathan's kidney donor.

Please do not donate through CaringBridge. Those donations do not support the Wright family. Please use GoFundMe instead.