My name is Jose Amezola and on August 20, 2013 at the age of 24, I donated a kidney to someone whom I had never met – the surgery took place in San Diego, California. That someone has now become a great friend and I feel truly fortunate to know her. I’ve come to realize that being a living kidney donor is a privilege. My donation also made more passionate about organ donation in general. I volunteer for Donate Life Colorado as well as The American Transplant Foundation in Denver.
After the surgery I had a quick recovery and my life returned to normal very smoothly. I always tell people that I feel no different than I felt before my kidney donation. For me, it was the right decision.
I rock one kidney by living an active life. I exercise regularly and participate in races and obstacle courses. I want people to know that having one kidney does not limit you and you can still live a healthy active life.
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