Matt Collins's Groups
Matt Collins's Page
Latest Activity
Betsy left a comment for Matt Collins"Thanks Matt nice to meet you! This is all new to me and really not sure of my way around here. Hopefully I will get the hang of things soon!
"
elreyfeo left a comment for Matt Collins"There is a very successful group in Sudbury; that area has by far the highest donor registration rate in the province. Would you like me to get you the contact info? Also, are you on Facebook; many of us across the province use it daily…"
elreyfeo left a comment for Matt Collins"I have been busy myself this evening, getting applications together for our group to attend two more festivals. That makes four that I have worked on today. I am on LTD because people focus on what I can't do instead of what I can…"
Matt Collins left a comment for elreyfeo"Hey Elreyfeo! I got your web-page link and email address. Thank you for that information :) I will read through the site and see about creation of a Northern Ontario site, given the Niagara Region as reference. I will be quite busy at work till at…"
Matt Collins left a comment for Just Me"Hey Just-Me! WOW- you were on 13 years of dialysis, thats amazing now that you've gotten a transplant and gone through 2 heart valves! :)
Can you recall, what was your biggest challenge with going through so many years of being on dialysis??…"
elreyfeo left a comment for Matt Collins"Here is the link to our website; we also have a Facebook page, and a Yahoo Group.
http://www.lifedonationawareness.com/
Thanks for your support. If you have any questions about what we are doing, you can also email me at rjsuperstar@live.ca"
Matt Collins left a comment for Nan"Nan-Nan...Nan, Nan, Nan-Nan, Hey-Hey-Hey....Happy Birthday!! :)
Happy Birthday Nan! :)"
Profile Information
- Are you a member of http://TransplantBuddies.com ?
- Yes
- Where did you hear about Transplant Friends?
- Facebook - Transplant Buddies Friend page.
- Are You Male or Female?
- Male
- Share why you had to have a transplant.
- End-Stage Renal Failure as result from long-term high and long-term controlled high blood-pressure and diabetes.
- Which Organ(s) did you receive? If you are on the waiting list, please share.
- I am on the waiting list for a Kidney and Pancreas transplant. I have been on dialysis since August, 2009. I have had diabetes mellitus since age 8 and have been taking blood-pressure meds since 2 years after treatment for liver cancer.
- Optional: Share the Medications that you take
- One Alpha, Insulin, Atacand, Peritoneal Dialysis, Simvastatin, and Tums.
- I am Interested in Transplant Friends because...
- I want to learning what more I have to do to enable myself to get the transplant(s) that I need, before anything worse happens to my heart, lungs (vascular system).
- Share your interests and hobbies
- I work out a minimum of 5-6 times per week, for around .75-1.5 hrs per session. This consists of 1/2 cardio, 1/2 weights. I watch what I eat, rarely eat out, and work as manager-in-training for a non-profit housing corporation.
I also manage a duplex. I have extensive computer experience. I love to stay in shape as well as have a thorough understanding of my health care needs. I work best with exact deadlines and work best when I can get started on something and continue it till I reach my goal (daily). All-in-All, I have been approaching those near me for a live donation, and I absolutely Need a Kidney Transplant. :)
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 9:01pm on February 14, 2012, Betsy said…
Thanks Matt nice to meet you! This is all new to me and really not sure of my way around here. Hopefully I will get the hang of things soon!
- At 11:43pm on February 13, 2012, elreyfeo said…
There is a very successful group in Sudbury; that area has by far the highest donor registration rate in the province. Would you like me to get you the contact info? Also, are you on Facebook; many of us across the province use it daily to share info.
- At 10:40pm on February 13, 2012, elreyfeo said…
I have been busy myself this evening, getting applications together for our group to attend two more festivals. That makes four that I have worked on today. I am on LTD because people focus on what I can't do instead of what I can so I will let them pay me to do charitable work and hopefully save someone's life, albeit indirectly. If things keep going like this, I may not have time to work full-time! :)
- At 7:22pm on February 13, 2012, elreyfeo said…
Here is the link to our website; we also have a Facebook page, and a Yahoo Group.
http://www.lifedonationawareness.com/
Thanks for your support. If you have any questions about what we are doing, you can also email me at rjsuperstar@live.ca
- At 8:41am on February 12, 2012,
David said… Greetings Matt ! Welcome Aboard !!
- At 9:32pm on February 11, 2012, elreyfeo said…
The reason that I asked is that I am active with a group that promotes organ and tissue donation in the Waterloo and Wellington regions. We hope to catch up to the Sudbury area, where the local group has had tremendous success in raising the donor registration rate. If you have the opportunity to tell your story to a group, I would encourage you to take it. People genuinely appreciate hearing our stories and having someone to answer questions about the donation and transplant processes. This is one way I am paying my gift of life forward.
- At 7:53pm on February 11, 2012, elreyfeo said…
Hi, Matt: It doesn't seem right that some people sail through life without any major health problems no matter how much they abuse their bodies yet others such as yourself face multiple life-threatening situations. I believe that you will get that transplant; just hang in there and keep yourself in shape. I have just started to exercise; it will be a long time before I can reach your level. If I can run fast enough, perhaps the cancer will go find someone else. :) Take care.
- At 7:29pm on February 11, 2012,
Hostess Rise' said…
I can certainly imagine. Thank you for adding in your picture. You look like a very positive and kind person.
- At 7:18pm on February 11, 2012,
Hi Matt
Just read what you wrote about your childhood. You have come along way and have accomplished a ton. Good for you! I wish you the very best.
- At 7:03pm on February 11, 2012,
Hi Matt
Welcome to Transplant Friends!
Thank You
Click & Find
Groups
Blog Posts
SSD
Posted by Christine Hilton on May 15, 2012 at 12:15am 2 Comments 1 Like
HELP!!!! I will be losing my insurance!!
Posted by Kristy on April 28, 2012 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Side effects
Posted by Susan on April 27, 2012 at 9:35pm 3 Comments 3 Likes
Birthdays
Birthdays Today
Birthdays Tomorrow
© 2012 Created by Hostess Rise'.
