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July 5, 2003
Giving: Extra Money or a Kidney
Ok, so the internet is great right? Computers and technology provide all of these neat distractions.
Let's switch gears here. I've been a very fortunate person and the stuff I've had to deal with lately is small fries compared to living life in Afghanistan, parts of Africa, and other places.
A friend recommended The Ends of the Earth: From Togo to Turkmenistan, from Iran to Cambodia, a Journey to the Frontiers of Anarchy. I'm just starting to dive into it but it's supposedly about a journey to undeveloped countries. Countries plagued with corruption and other things that prevent people from getting the basic necessities to live like food and clean water.
Doc's blog had a reference to this post by David Winer. Dave Jacobs needs a kidney transplant and so if you're blood type O, there are links to info about becoming a donar. "The success rate for kidney transplants with living donors at UCSF is at 95% and the vast majority of donors suffer no long-term health problems."
Update:
Dave Jacobs had a kidney transplant December 3rd and is doing well. He promised to post some updates soon. Most of the comments have been from people in developing nations wanting to give up a kidney for money which is quite unfortunate. Thankfully Dave was able to receive a kidney from a living donor and is recovering. I'm closing comments now to avoid the "Will give kidney for $20,000USD" replies.
Posted by beamz at July 5, 2003 10:53 AM