Help find a kidney for Sam

07/17/2026

We got to do something fun and creative, still looking for a live donor. I’m almost active on the list again. So I finally feel closer to being ready physically and mentally for this next step.

Last year so much went wrong, and to be truthful I had a weird gut feeling when I originally got the call. I can’t explain it, because everything seemed right. A live donor, and I was a match out of everyone in the country, with a rare blood type and high antibodies? But still, I felt off. I still have a rare blood type and high antibodies but those factors actually place me higher on the list.

I did not lose any time I accrued. When I’m active I’ll be right where I was. So I fully believe I’ll have a kidney by the end of the year. I’m working on my health so I’m fully prepared.

So share my page, and I’ll add the link if anyone is interested in becoming a donor.

My blood type is B+ but if you donate on my behalf I automatically get a kidney as I’m in the kidney swap program. In doing so two people get a kidney and you start a kidney chain.

I’m open to all questions, and curiosity’s.

https://transplantaustin.donorscreen.org/register/now

06/26/2026

If you’re new here and interested in becoming a kidney donor, here is a link. You’ll have your own coordinator and it’s anonymous.

My insurance pays for all testing so there’s no pressure to say yes. I have one more procedure before I’m active. But have a living donor increases my chances of have a long successful life. ❤️

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03/23/2026

Let’s find me a kidney donor before Easter! 🐇

The chances of me finding a live donor is rare, but not impossible. I’m apart of the kidney swap program so any healthy person (any blood type) can donate on my behalf and guarantee me a kidney.

I’ve waited 3 long years, with multiple surgeries and one major infection. My body is covered in scars, but I’m ok with one more. 🔪

I had a failed transplant in November that has made my quality of life significantly harder. I once had two kidneys that weren’t totally worthless but functioned at 4% and I lost those kidneys in my attempt at a transplant.

We know what caused the issue during that attempt and we know how to prevent it. Because of my surgeries, my blood transfusions, my antibodies are high, this makes a match harder for me. I could wait years before finding a match.

Please help me speed this process up. If you can’t donate, please share.

My insurance covers all the costs, you can test anywhere in the country. Link is the application. All you need is my name and birthday Samantha Martin 8/8/86

It’s also anonymous, they will not tell me anything about you including you testing unless you give permission.

https://transplantaustin.donorscreen.org/register/now

03/12/2026

One of the joys of being on dialysis is balancing out all your labs, all of the time, for the rest of your life.

The one that usually gets me is my phosphorus, so in order to keep that in check I’ve been eating healthier. Completely forgetting about my potassium. Fun fact, when your potassium is too high, your legs are hard to move. So I need to cut back on fruit, potatoes, processed foods and keep up with my protein.

My protein dropped down to a 2 after surgery, it should at least be at a 5. I also switched blood pressure meds since my old ones stopped working. The new one works but causes swelling in my legs.

So while I’m trying to do everything I can with this broken body, side effects to meds, and planning every meal. I still have to find time for my babies, work, doctor appointments, transplant appointments, cleaning, laundry and trying to be a normal person.

So a transplant is essential for me at this point in my life. It’s not a cure but it could give me a life close to normal.

02/27/2026

Noticing I have a few new likes, please share my page. Still looking for a kidney. Blood type does not matter as I am in the kidney swap program.

I’m pretty miserable so, hoping for a kidney by the end of this year.

01/28/2026

The internet has become so foul, does anyone even “keep in touch with family/friends” anymore?

My health is dwindling, my treatments are just not getting better and the only reason I started giving health updates was to inform people that cared because lately I’m too sick to even call my daughter most days.

But the longer social media replaces actual human interaction, the less people care about life changing events. Like, imagine having a baby or your family member dying and not getting one phone call? Because if you post it online a like or sad face will suffice.

I’m just tired.

12/17/2025

During my latest visit to the hospital, I was notified that I’m officially at stage 5 renal failur… Samantha Martin needs your support for Transplant expenses

12/11/2025

It’s been EXACLY one month since my failed transplant. One month of being in pain every single day. My veins are so destroyed I can’t get blood anymore.

I’ve gone under anesthesia 3 times and will again tomorrow. This can’t be good for me. I’m so tired. Being at seton, the care was pretty awful but they let me sleep as much as I wanted. Here at st David’s, they care is better but the second you close your eyes someone is in your room bothering you with some nonsense.

I’m sorry but blood draws every 6 hours when my arms have nothing left to give is exsessive. I just want to get better.

12/10/2025

I’m still having complications from my failed transplant. So I’m back in the hospital. Thankfully I’m at a hospital I’m more comfortable with.

Mentally, I’m broken. I hate the domino effect this one surgery has had. It was supposed to be a good thing and it’s been nothing but pain. I feel like I lost everything over night. I was happy in my routine prior. But as soon as I took that offer, everything changed.

And even now, I should be healing, I should be getting better, and I’m not. Now I’m worried about paying my bills, giving my kids Christmas, being able to work after this. Nothing has been ok but I’m hoping it starts soon. I’m barely hanging on.