After living with Type 1 diabetes for over three decades, Scott experienced renal failure and began his journey through dialysis to finding a transplant donor. Determined to take an active role in changing his fate, he discovered the National Kidney Registry (NKR) and began sharing his story with the tools at hand: a sense of humor and generous, creative friends. These folks stepped up to work together on videos, share social media posts, wear Scott’s printed hats and T-Shirts, hand out cards with links to Scott’s microsite, and even fly a banner for him at Balloon Fiesta. Their efforts led to an incredible outcome—a donor found through Facebook, as predicted by his transplant coach. Now post-transplant, Scott dedicates his energy to empowering others to advocate for themselves and experience the same life-changing miracle.
