07/22/2026
Please help this young dad watch his children grow up.
A Massapequa Park father of 4 is sharing his story in hopes of finding a living kidney donor.
John Patrick "JP" Monteforte is battling stage 5 kidney disease and undergoes dialysis several times a week while waiting for a transplant.
"I am in a race against time," he said, adding that he wants to watch his children grow up. "I'm fighting this hard because they need their dad."
Read his story in the comments below and learn how you can help.
(Photo courtesy Monteforte family)