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Markus Valrey Joseph Boyles Malana “Rhori" When you meet Rhori or have had the privilege of knowing him, prepare to laugh. His wit and humor will leave you with tears in your eyes. Rhori is intelligent, creative and social; all characteristics his doctors did not believe he would possess before he was even born. For 9 years his parents, Mark and Vanessa Malana, prayed to have a baby. Fertility pills...

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Rhori recovering from surgery

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4/25/24 Rhori is doing well after the surgery! Kidney function started making urine the day after, sparking hope to his parents for a smooth recovery, while still very... Continue Reading »

Kidney Transplant TODAY!

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4-23-24 Rhori was scheduled for kidney transplant today and it went well! It all came so fast but that was a good thing! Let us now hope and... Continue Reading »

Rhori’s Surgery 03/04/2024

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Update – Procedure March 4, 2024

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Hi everyone. Thank you for continuing to follow Rhori's journey towards transplant. He will have a procedure today to replace the coil stents and Foley catheter on the... Continue Reading »

COTA Transplant Fundraiser!

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Rhori's extended family and friends are fundraising to support COTA in honor of the family during the transplant journey to assist with transplant-related expenses. A t-shirt will be... Continue Reading »

2023 October- Rhori’s Ureterostomy procedure

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Rhori had his Ureterostomy procedure at UCSF on 10-24-23. Continue Reading »

I am Rhori!

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2023 June – UT infection

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2023 June - UT Infection           Continue Reading »