Reverend Canon Mark Robinson of Saint Ann’s, Old Lyme.
The Reverend Canon Mark K. J. Robinson, Rector of Saint Ann’s Church in Old Lyme, Conn., has been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney failure and is on short term disability leave until he receives a transplant and recovers. He has enrolled with the National Kidney Registry to become eligible for a donated kidney from any source.
The preferred choice is a living, matching donor. Another option is for Rev. Robinson to receive a kidney through an exchange of kidneys between various matching donors and recipients. Rev. Robinson ‘s transplant team is prepared to transplant him as soon as a suitable match is found, which will take place at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Conn.
Because of the many factors involved, it is difficult to find a suitable kidney donor. The Mentoring Corps for Community Development (MCCD) in Old Lyme is assisting Rev. Robinson in this effort and would appreciate your considering this life-saving gift.
Anyone who might be willing to be a kidney donor for the Rev. Robinson or would be willing to participate in an exchange for his benefit should contact the Transplant Coordinator’s Office at Yale-New Haven at 866 925 3897. Please indicate that you are calling in regard to possibly donating a kidney for Mark Robinson.
The Coordinator can answer any questions about the process, such as the risks, the tests required to determine the match, and the expected recovery period for the donor. All costs associated with the preliminary tests and the operation are all covered by Rev. Robinson ’s insurance.
The transplant unit will not accept donors who are overweight or who have been exposed to hepatitis, have had malaria, been treated with radiation, or who have been on dialysis. Also, in most cases donors must be under 65 years old.
If you have any questions, contact Michael Perks by e-mail at mperks1@aol.com or by phone @ 860-434-7732. The MCCD group’s website is at www.mentoringcorps.org.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to assist someone in need.