To begin the testing process on Uppo's (Marty's) behalf, please contact Tricia Monson at
513-585-1440. Uppo, also known as Marty, was affectionally named by his first grandson when he started talking and wasn’t able to say Grandpa. He would pull on Marty’s shirt and say “Uppo” to get his attention. The name stuck, Marty was blessed with more grandchildren, and he officially became Uppo to all those who love him. Uppo is a loving husband, father and grandfather. When asked to describe who Uppo is, two of his grandchildren both said funny without hesitation; he tells funny stories that make everyone laugh. His oldest grandson loves riding in the convertible Mustang each summer with Uppo, top down, with just the two of them laughing and “being guys”. His other grandson describes Uppo as his “Snuggle Buddy”. His favorite thing to do is snuggle up with Uppo in his big chair, cover up with a blanket, and watch football together. You might even walk by and catch them sleeping! Uppo has one granddaughter and she describes him as loving, helpful, caring, special and fun. He is “always there” for her. She loves hearing Uppo’s childhood stories about how he played outside and rode bikes with his friends. One of her favorite things to do with Uppo is play cards and do puzzles. Our beloved Uppo is in critical need of a lifesaving kidney. A living donor transplant allows him the greatest opportunity to continue having “guy time” in the Mustang with his teenage grandson and being “Snuggle Buddies” with his other grandchildren. Ultimately, a transplant will allow Uppo to spend time with his wife, two children, and one day see his grandchildren get married. Over 100,000 people are in critical need of a kidney transplant. Uppo is one of them. Please learn more about living kidney donation…. you could save Uppo’s life or one of the 100,000 who are waiting.
