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Reach out to Rush
Start with Rush's donor interest form or a phone call. You'll provide basic contact and health details so the team can explain next steps. Enter Steve Weber as the intended recipient.
Understanding the diagnosis
What is IgA nephropathy?
A look at the kidney disease behind my transplant journey.
IgA nephropathy is a chronic kidney disease that damages the filters in the kidneys.
IgA is an antibody that all of our bodies naturally produce to help fight infections. In my case, my body makes too much of an abnormal form of IgA. Other antibodies and proteins attach to it, forming clumps that collect in the tiny filters inside my kidneys. Over time, that buildup causes inflammation and scarring, making it harder for my kidneys to filter waste from my blood.
I'm not on dialysis, and I hope to never be. My kidney function has had its ups and downs, and we're doing everything we can to stay ahead of what comes next. A kidney from a living donor offers the best opportunity for a successful transplant and more healthy years with my family.
I don't want anyone to feel they owe me anything. We are simply putting our story into the world and trusting God that it finds the right person. My wife, our three children, and I are deeply grateful for every prayer, every shared link, and every kind word.
Faith, family, and hope are carrying us through this.
