{"id":301,"date":"2024-10-01T20:30:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T20:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tantalam.com\/?page_id=301"},"modified":"2026-04-06T23:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T23:31:04","slug":"brizy-301","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kidney4aj.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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KIDNEY4AJ.com<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

HELP AJ FIND A KIDNEY!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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My name is<\/span> Albert John (AJ) Tantala<\/strong> and I am in need of a <\/span>kidney transplant<\/strong>. I was born with <\/span>Posterior Urethral Valve Syndrome<\/strong>, which led to kidney failure at age 2. A <\/span>Living Donor kidney<\/strong> would be the ultimate gift to me and my family, and would allow me to continue pursuing my passions, hopes and dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Currently I am 25 years old, and live with my parents and sister in Langhorne, PA, where I work as an instructional assistant at Neshaminy High School.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I am pursuing my master\u2019s degree in Special Education at Holy Family University, and hope to be a full-time teacher in the near future. My <\/span>biggest passion<\/strong> is for performing in theater! Ever since my recent failure diagnosis, it has become harder and harder for me to do what I <\/span>love<\/strong>. It has now been more than two years since I have been able to be in a musical. I also love to spend my free time with my fiancee, friends, family, and of course watching the Phillies! <\/span><\/p>\n

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I am told that my young age and relative health condition make me a <\/span>good candidate<\/strong> <\/span>to receive a donor kidney<\/strong>, and although several willing people, including my parents, friends, and other relatives have stepped up, they have been deemed medically incompatible.  A <\/span>Living Donor kidney<\/strong> would be the ultimate gift to me and my family, and would allow me to continue pursuing my <\/span>passions, hopes and dreams<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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MY KIDNEY STORY<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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I was born with Posterior Urethral Valve Syndrome, which led to kidney failure at age 2. At that time I was rushed to Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), where they performed surgery to remove the valves, however damage was done to my kidneys, and I was left with chronic kidney disease (CKD).<\/span><\/p>\n

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I continued to be followed by doctors my entire life; through my childhood, teenage years, college at Rider University, and now well into my young adulthood.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Approximately three years ago, my kidney function further declined, and I am now at approximately 10% function. Any level of function below 20% is considered transplant-ready.  I am currently on dialysis and my goal is to find a Living Donor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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IN THE MEDIA<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
TV – CBS NEWS VIDEO ON AJ<\/span><\/a>RADIO – 97.5 FANATIC SEGMENT ON AJ<\/span><\/a>RADIO – 102.9 MKG SEGMENT ON AJ<\/span><\/a>BILLBOARD – KEYSTONE OUTDOOR<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PLEASE HELP! <\/strong>I know this is a BIG ask, and not an easy decision, but could you …<\/span><\/p>\n

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Register to become a Living Donor …<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you think you would want to find out if you would be a match for me, please <\/span><\/p>\n

click below<\/u> to start the screening process.<\/span><\/p>\n

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