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Miracles Happen...
and now Jason needs another. Be a Living Donor and a Second Miracle in a Local’s Life
Jason Lee owns Jason’s Computer Services and has been providing fast, efficient, and competitively-priced computer related services to the Eastern Shore for well over 20 years. Located in the heart of Talbot County, Jason’s Computer Services offers computer repairs, virus removals, and diagnostic services with fast turnaround services. Part of their commitment to client satisfaction means they will either come on-site, remotely connect or allow you to drop off your equipment for repair, which ultimately means less hassle for you. Beyond just repairing computers, Jason’s Computer Services also stocks and sells a large variety of high-end laptops and desktops and networking equipment for your home or business. New computer purchases can be made ready for you within hours along with same day data transfer and delivery. If you own a business and have a server that needs management, Jason’s Computer Services also offers server management packages, including nightly, weekly, or monthly. Jason’s Computer Services is located at 9231 Centreville Road, Easton and they can be reached on the web at www.jcscomp.net, by phone 410-820-9467 or at office@jcscomp.net.
A few years ago, Jason’s doctor began to notice a decline in his kidney function. They believe this damage was caused by a combination of radiation therapy and the bone marrow transplant he had received as a child. About six months ago, Jason noticed that he felt tired and fatigued. Within a few months his symptoms became worse, and he was rushed to the hospital. His kidney function was dangerously low. They put a catheter in his chest and put Jason on dialysis. The kidneys filter toxins in your blood and convert unusable waste into urine. Because Jason’s kidney’s function is so low, he now needed dialysis twice a week. Even though the dialysis is necessary, it leaves Jason feeling exhausted and drained afterwards. Unless Jason is able to find a new kidney he will be on dialysis for the rest of his life. A deceased donor’s kidney will only last 12-15 years, while a living donor’s will often last 20. Jason hopes a member of our community will step up and help save his life. If you donate a kidney to someone else on Jason’s behalf then Jason will be moved to the top of the list. “You don’t have to be an exact match for me,” Jason explained. “If you donate one to someone else in my name, then I’ll get a kidney. I understand a lot of people want that connection of donating it to someone they know, but really it's better- you’d be saving two lives.” Kidney donation is a relatively low risk procedure. Donors have to spend a few days in the hospital afterwards recovering. Afterwards, it's recommended they avoid physical activity for upwards of eight weeks after donating. Jason says his insurance will cover lost wages for whoever donates a kidney on his behalf. Jason has been frustrated with the bureaucracy of the donation system. Multiple people have tried to register to be a donor on Jason’s behalf only to be declined for unclear reasons. Lori, who donated bone marrow to Jason, applied to be a donor weeks before we spoke, and Jason says she hasn’t even received a call back. Despite the problems with his kidney and the setbacks in getting a new one, Jason remains determined. “You gotta be optimistic,” Jason told me, “If you get your brain into the thought process of doom and gloom, it's not gonna be good for anybody.” Turn the page to read about Jason’s first miracle and please consider becoming a living donor and offering Jason a second miracle. To learn more about how you can help Jason and others, visit www.ummclivingdonor.org. (Article on the following pages reprinted from the Shore Update’s 2018 HEALTH UPDATE.)