Meanwhile, his mother Sherryann Dharampersad said she too felt hopeful her son will have a better life soon
“I feel happy that people are willing to help. At least one person who called said he is O’positive and he was supposed to get back to me. He has offered and he wanted to know the procedure for the surgery,” Sherryann revealed
She said another person had a similar condition to her son and had gone to Turkey for a kidney transplant
“That cost $145,000 for everything. We are trying to get more information and we are considering all options,” Sherryann said
There has been an outpouring of love and support for 20-year-old Kavir Dharampersad, after he made a plea for a kidney donor to help him overcome his struggle with renal failure.
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Dharampersad of Grant Road, Rousillac, who has aspirations of becoming an electrical engineer, said he was happy about the number of calls he received from people across the country after Guardian Media highlighted his story on Monday.
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He said yesterday that at least two people, including a cancer survivor, have offered to undergo tests to determine whether they are a match.
“I feel happy. Right now my chest is burning and I am feeling heated but I am pleased that so many people reached out,” he said.
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Kavir was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a kidney disorder, when he was four years old and although he hoped to outgrow the ailment, his condition worsened.
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His kidneys are functioning at five per cent and he is expected to undergo dialysis for the first time next week.
Kavir said his friends, including those he met at Fyzabad Secondary School, have been happy for him
“I got many calls from my friends. They told me that I did the right thing going to the media and that someone will come forward now and be a donor now that my story is out there,” he said.
Meanwhile, his mother Sherryann Dharampersad said she too felt hopeful her son will have a better life soon
“I feel happy that people are willing to help. At least one person who called said he is O’positive and he was supposed to get back to me. He has offered and he wanted to know the procedure for the surgery,” Sherryann revealed
She said another person had a similar condition to her son and had gone to Turkey for a kidney transplant
“That cost $145,000 for everything. We are trying to get more information and we are considering all options,” Sherryann said.
Anyone wanting to assist Kavir can call 398-7115. (RDS)