Randy’s Story

Site created on June 19, 2019

Randy was diagnosed with end stage liver disease in late August 2017 and has struggled physically the last two years while waiting approval into the donor transplant program and then subsequently in finding a live donor.

When none of his sons were a viable match Scott Kleindl, a family friend, volunteered to be tested and was determined to be a successful donor match.  The transplant surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN. 

They would also appreciate all of your caring thoughts and prayers.  Medicine is amazing, but the power of prayer cannot be overstated.  Thank you so much for your support during this difficult time.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Samuel Pulkrabek

Sitting with Randy in our dorm apartment on the UofM campus on a beautiful July evening.  Randy was discharged from transitional care on July 13th and has been staying close to the Clinic and his surgeon for continued care and recovery.   I am thrilled to say that after his lab work tomorrow we are homeward bound!!  He will be traveling back and forth over the next few months for check-ups, gaining strength, and looking forward to the future.

Randy said early on to not give up on him and he was right, he’s a stubborn Bohemian!! Of course, none of this would have been possible without Scott, for whom we will always be grateful beyond words. In addition, the love and prayers of family and friends has sustained us through this journey.

Hopefully this will be the final entry as we start the next phase of our lives and find the new normal.  

Sincerely,
Laurie
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