First published 2024-10-25 19:44:55

A woman from Chester is actively involved in raising awareness about living organ donation through social media and printed flyers. Her efforts are particularly personal, as she has recently learned that she needs a kidney. Jennifer Blake, the woman in question, is on a mission to educate and encourage community members to become living organ donors, especially in light of her own situation involving polycystic kidney disease.

Lynn Greiner is another key figure in this initiative, creating informative materials and using social media to share resources related to kidney donation. She is working to inspire others to consider becoming living donors for those in need.

Polycystic kidney disease, the condition affecting both women, leads to uncontrollable cyst growth in the kidneys, which can ultimately cause kidney failure. There is currently no cure for the disease, and the only solutions involve organ donation or dialysis.