When Will the Call Come? One Man’s Wait and the Organ Crisis in America
RMV Staff | RMV NE CO Newsroom, Rocky Mountain Voice
Pastor John Waters is still waiting for a life-saving call—a call he desperately hopes will arrive soon, bringing news of a donor match and a brighter tomorrow. Months earlier, his story touched the hearts of Rocky Mountain Voice readers, and the support continues. People from all backgrounds offered to help, with many signing up for potential liver donation. However, most were disqualified due to age, health issues, or a mismatch, leaving behind overwhelming generosity mixed with deep disappointment.
Across the U.S., over 10,000 individuals await liver transplants, with an average of 17 dying daily while waiting for a donor. For John, these statistics are more than figures—they represent a relentless countdown.
His doctors emph...

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