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April is National Donate Life Month.In 2023, I was told I would need a kidney transplant. My blood type is O, which meant the wait could take years. At one point, we thought we had an answer. My sister Lorraine Gayao-Lanham was a match and moved back from Bangkok to try and make it happen. But in the final stages, doctors determined it wouldn’t be safe for her to go through with the procedure.Back on the list, the reality set in again.During the holidays that year, my brother-in-law Steven Lanham was visiting from Bangkok. Before he left, he asked me to go on a walk. That’s when he told me he had quietly gotten tested, contacted my transplant team at UTSouthwestern- Dallas UTSouthwestern- Dallas completed the process on his own.He was a match.What he did next is something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. He made the decision to leave his job, move his family across the world, and come to Texas to donate his kidney to me.On June 16th, I received that gift.There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about what that took. Not just the surgery, but the disruption, the commitment, the willingness to step into something that most people would never even consider.Because of that decision, I’m still here.Because of that decision, I’m back to doing what I love—making music, performing, living a life that almost paused.If you’ve ever considered becoming an organ donor, I hope this gives you something to think about. One choice can extend someone’s life in ways that go far beyond the moment.Grateful for the work of the National Kidney Foundation in continuing to support and advocate for people navigating this journey. Larry Gee
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Looking for a junior graphic / web designer 👀
I’m looking to connect with a younger / early-career graphic designer or web designer who wants real-world client experience and the chance to work on live projects.
This would be remote, contract / project-based work, and you’d be working under my art direction. I’ll still be client-facing and leading creative — this is about collaboration and growth, not handing clients off.
Ideal for someone who:
Is solid with design fundamentals
Has experience (or strong interest) in web + branding.
Wants mentorship and portfolio-building opportunities
Is reliable, communicative, and hungry to learn.
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), DM me with:
-A quick intro
-What you design (graphic, web, both)
-A link to your work
Please feel free to share with someone who might be a good fit.
Thanks in advance
Larry
Happy 75th Birthday to the National Kidney Foundation!
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As a musician, motivational speaker, kidney disease advocate, and transplant survivor, I’m here today because early awareness matters — and because I radically changed my diet and lifestyle when I was diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney disease.
NKF is fighting to eliminate preventable kidney disease and to support the millions of people and families affected. Their work helps people like me every single day.
If my story has inspired you, please consider supporting NKF as they celebrate 75 years of life-saving impact.
Visit kidney.org/birthday to donate. Together, we can help more people get a second chance.
10/24/2025
“Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy.” — Saadi Shirazi
10/01/2025
When I first got the diagnosis, I thought: “This can’t be happening to me.” But chronic kidney disease doesn’t come with dramatic warning lights — 9 out of 10 people don’t even know they have it.
Reading this National Geographic article hit home for me. It reminds me how important it is to raise awareness — early detection does change outcomes.
If my journey has taught me anything, it’s this: never ignore the whispers of your body, get your labs done, and advocate for your own health — even when you feel “fine.”
Read more here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/health/article/chronic-kidney-disease-rise
Chronic kidney disease is on the rise—and many people don’t know they have it Nine out of 10 people with chronic kidney disease only find out when it progresses to later stages. Here’s what we know about its risk factors—and why there's new reason to hope for more effective treatments.
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