N.B. man searches for kidney donor [Video]

On the back of George Leblanc’s black BMW is a bright white decal that asks a unique question.

“It says ‘Kidney Needed’ and it has my type, type O positive, with the phone number, and it says ‘share your spare and be a hero,’” he said.

Leblanc has been waiting for a new kidney for about five years now.

He was on the waitlist in Ontario for three years before moving to New Brunswick and starting dialysis about two years ago.

“I’ve been a diabetic for over 40 years and that’s what does most of the damage to your kidneys,” he said.

“When I moved here from Ontario I was at, I think, 14 per cent (of the kidneys) working, and when it gets below 10, then you have to go on dialysis.”

He says the waitlist for a deceased donor donation is usually 3-5 years when you’re on dialysis.

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