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North Jersey Resident Still In Need of Live Kidney Donor

Pat Fatica, who's blood type is O, is suffering from kidney failure and is in desperate need of a live kidney donor.

Pasquale Fatica needs your help.

The 57-year-old Wayne resident is suffering from kidney failure and is looking for someone to come forward to be a live kidney donor.

Pat is currently on the waiting list for a deceased kidney donor, but that could take five or more years and his health could continue to deteriorate.

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A live kidney transplant from a living donor, however, has a higher success rate and lasts much longer than a deceased kidney donation.

Pat’s blood type is O. If you or someone you know would like to help, a simple blood test will be able determine if it is compatible.

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To see Pat’s Facebook, visit facebook.com/patkidneydonation1.

To email the family directly, email patkidneydonation@gmail.com.

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