I have learnt a lot in the past few weeks.  Mainly I have learnt that social media is a powerful tool and that the human spirit is alive and well.

A couple of weeks ago I sceptically launched a social media campaign in the quest of finding myself a kidney.  That quest has travelled across the country and beyond.  It has reached 30,000 (yes that is right thirty thousand) people.  Out of that 30,000 I am unsure as to how many actually read my page and took interest in my quest.  However, it has been liked over 600 times and I have received over 100 messages.

Social media is quick.  I didn’t realise how much we have embraced it as a society and how attentive we are to it.    I also didn’t expect the amount of encouragement that I have received from complete strangers.  Prior to launching my page I was feeling a bit lost and flat.  I knew that I needed a kidney transplant but I also knew that I didn’t have anyone close to me that could be a donor.  The journey of dialysis and waiting on a national transplant list, with no guarantee that my lucky number would ever come up was a daunting and rather depressing prospect to face.  However, since launching my page I have felt a new lease on life.  The messages of support and the sharing of stories that I am receiving are inspiring  me to continue on my quest, and I am more determine than ever to be proactive in my future.

I can’t express in words my gratitude to everyone who has responded to my quest.  Through the kind gestures and messages of support I am finding the strength to continue on  my journey – day by day.

Thank you for helping me to stay positive and believe that I have a future worth living.