Our Story
It was at Aidan’s 7-year checkup where we grew more concerned with his growth. Aidan had grown one inch and gained only one pound in the past year. Following recommendations from his pediatrician, we met with a nutritionist (who altered his diet), checked his thyroid and began giving him protein shakes. After what seemed like a second job, Aidan managed to gain three pounds in the next six months. While...
Continue Reading »Aidan Brown
Gilberts, IL
Transplant Type: Kidney
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $65,000.00
Raised: $75,373 of $65,000 goal
Raised by 216 contributors
Updates
Summer 2022
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July 2022 Update
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Summer has completely flown by! I cannot believe the kids start school in less than three weeks. This summer Aidan spent time at some camps- golf and Roblox...... Continue Reading »
Aidan’s 1st Kidney Anniversary
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One year ago today we were making our way downtown to get ready for Aidan's kidney tranpslant and I think I speak for all of us when I... Continue Reading »
Update 2/12/2022
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Today is one year from the day that I asked Aidan to be my kidney recipient ... not your typical Valentine but it was fitting! I cannot believe... Continue Reading »
Update 6.19.21
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I know it's been awhile since our last update... Things have been pretty stable for Aidan for weeks now and we have been enjoying that, along with all... Continue Reading »
One month kidney-versary
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I genuinely cannot believe it has been a month. And not because a month seems long but because it doesn't seem long enough. So much has happened and... Continue Reading »
Update 4/13/21
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Week two has been a better one. He didn't quite graduate PICU as early as we originally thought, and he won't be discharged from the hospital as early... Continue Reading »
Day 3
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Post transplant has been filled with so many highs and lows. Walking, well strolling in my wheelchair, in to his room Tuesday was emotional. Seeing him, hooked up... Continue Reading »
The night before
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Tomorrow is the day. I cannot believe it is here and yet it has felt like time moved so slow these last couple weeks leading up to transplant... Continue Reading »