Deans Kidney Search

07/14/2026

This link details my kidney journey to transplant, which took place in January: https://www.sharinghopesc.org/inspiring-stories/recipients/dean-duncan/

Also you can learn more about Sharing Hope SC and Donating for life.

Kidney Recipient “In 1984, at age 16, I was diagnosed with Membranous Nephropathy. For decades I managed my kidney disease with treatments and medication, but in 2019, my nephrologist told […]

01/08/2026

Great news I got a new kidney January 4th. I am still in the hospital but all systems are a go and they expect to discharge me tomorrow. Thank you to everyone that shared my need and prayed/ prayer works. Now off to infinity as Buzz Lightyear says.

01/02/2026

Few people are "open books" about themselves. Being vulnerable brings a sense of being seen that feels uncomfortable. I'm going to be an open book for a moment and share my thoughts.

The average wait time for a deceased kidney in SC is 3-4 years. In March, it will be 6 years that I will have been waiting.

I never thought that the wait would be this long. I never realized that the path to a new kidney would be this difficult.

Will you share this post? A living donor is a GREAT option, and it only takes ONE person who's willing to share a kidney to make a difference.

01/01/2026

The beginning of a year brings a fresh start with new dreams and expectations. I'm hoping for a "gently used" kidney this year. What are YOU looking forward to in 2026?

12/30/2025

Living kidney donors can save lives! In order to learn more, please contact my transplant coordinator, Heather Hilton at
864-455-1775. Potential donors must be in excellent physical and mental health, have a normal BMI, and not have diabetes or other chronic conditions. My legal name is Roy Dean Duncan, Jr., and that's how I'm known in their system.

The initial screening questionnaire is linked here:

12/23/2025

Dean is good for another year on the transplant list at Prisma. He had his annual visit today with the transplant team.

11/11/2025

The path to a kidney transplant for me has been a crooked road and not a straight one. In the past 1.5 years we have received 9 calls from the transplant center. In each case the circumstances have been different but so far none have worked out.

Sunday night we received another call. Everything seemed to be lining up.... we even went to the hospital for the first time. I cleared all initial tests but the transplant team was concerned about a cough I had developed. Further testing showed I had Covid....with the anti rejection drugs I would receive after transplant the risk was too high to proceed.

Through this journey that continues I am thankful for friends, family, and medical professions.

I don't quote scripture often but Job after all he went through said to the Lord in Chapter 42 verse 2 " I know you can do all things no purpose of yours can be thwarted" so we continue the wait and trust God knows the way forward.

11/01/2025

Treatment with a view today

10/31/2025

What it looks like when you travel on Home Hemo. First trip since starting.

10/14/2025

I gained 232 followers, created 2 posts and received 54 reactions in the past 90 days! Thank you all for your continued support. I could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

I am still on the wait list for a kidney but got good news as I passed several annual exams with flying colors. Just waiting on that perfect match.