Kidney For Rob
WE ARE IN SEARCH FOR A HERO
Thank you for stopping by our website as we continue our search for a living donor for my amazing husband and Ayden's hero. Rob has Polycystic Kidney Disease which is a hereditary gene. There is no cure for individuals that have this disease. Rob was unaware of having it till after he graduated from high school when he was hoping to enlist in the Marines. Since then, he was monitored for years with his nephrologist.
In 2014, Rob got into his career of being a Correctional Peace Officer with the State of California. He was first with San Quentin and transferred to CSP Solano. In a short time, his kidneys failed. Anyone who knows my husband can agree that he is a warrior. He continues to have a strong mindset, determination, and the willingness to protect and serve when it comes to his career, however some days which can even turn into months gets him winded. Obstacles come out of nowhere leaving him defeated, but he knows that in order to comeback strong he needs to listen to his body.
Rob has been on dialysis for 6 years. Dialysis has become his temporary external organ which aids in the removal of waste, toxins, and fluid that his kidneys cannot do. He wants to go back to his normal life before dialysis where he doesn't have to schedule his life and time around a machine. A healthy living donor who is of O bloodline can change his entire life.
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WHO IS ROB?
Family Man
My name is Jenn Visda and I continue to advocate for my husband of what will be our 18 year anniversary this coming September.  Through a mutual friend we reconnected in 2003 and although life for us is bumpy right now, we continue to look forward on growing old and gray with one another. Rob is a loving father to our only son Ayden.  He brings out the youth in him and together they are avid toy collectors. Yes... I said toys.  Hahah! They also play sports together from golf, soccer, basketball.  We may be a small family, but enjoy every minute together!
There is family... Â But for us we have friends that become FAMILY!
When people come across Rob, he remains loyal.  Many of the friendships he's been blessed with have lasted for years.  From youth, teen, college, DJ days, and coworkers his circle means a whole lot to him.  We've been blessed to have a strong support system especially when his disease progressed.   It is rare when we can have a good time because dialysis can kick him down if rest is insufficient.  This photo of us here is where he was able to get on dialysis in the morning so we can enjoy an evening out to celebrate my sister's 50th birthday with friends and family.
Correctional Officer
Rob has been with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and hopes to pursue his public service career in probation or parole.
Mobile DJ
From mid 1980s garage parties when he was in junior high, high school, college years and till now, he continues to spin and collect his vinyl records. Â He wants to get back into dj'ing when he gets his second chance with a new kidney. Â He also looks forward to teaching his son how to DJ.
INTERESTED IN BEING A LIVING DONOR?
My husband is registered on the waiting list with UCSF. It begins with a donor questionnaire. If you or if you know someone who is type O blood and would like to be a donor, please share our website. The following information asked when completing the questionnaire is the following:
Name : Roberto F. Visda Jr.
Date of Birth: June 21, 1975
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If you have any additional questions, please click on "Let's Chat" on the bottom corner.
Our site is monitored frequently.
**Please note if you are overseas looking to help us, we know your heart is in the right place however we do not buy kidneys so hold off on assisting us. We know times are tough.
Are you Type O?  Click the link below to get to the UCSF questionnaire!
I'd like to be a donor, how do I get started?
Know your blood type. If you do not know your blood type, you can obtain this information from your physician. You must be either the same blood type as the recipient or blood type "O." Your Rh factor — positive (+) or negative (-) — does not affect your ability to donate.
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Please be truthful with filling out the questionnaire. Hiding information may be dangerous to you or the recipient. The questionnaire is confidential. Only the health professionals on the transplant team will use this information. It will not be shared with the recipient or others.
Complete the living donor questionnaire with UCSF by clicking on this link:
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*Please do not complete the questionnaire if you live overseas. We do not buy organs as this has been a primary inquiry in our search for a living donor.
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What blood type do I need to be in order to be a living donor?
Rob is O+ therefore can accept a kidney donation from O blood types. However, there is the option to do a paired exchange, in which the recipient in one pair is compatible with the donor from the other pair and vice versa. The transplant center arranges for a "swap," in which each donor gives a kidney to the recipient in the other pair.
Will I face any problems living with one kidney?
Although most people have two kidneys, you only need one functioning kidney to live an active, healthy life. When considering being a living donor you will go through a rigorous screening process to ensure you are a healthy candidate for donating a kidney.
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Fun fact: Did you know that some individuals that are blessed with a new kidney, end up living with three?
Is my evaluation covered by medical insurance?
You shouldn't incur any medical expenses related to the evaluation, surgery, hospitalization or immediate post-operative care. These charges are billed to the recipient's insurance company. After you leave the hospital, some insurance carriers for recipients don't cover medical expenses for donors. We insist that donors have their own medical insurance or agreements with the recipients' insurance companies to cover expenses, related to transplant surgery care both in and out of the hospital.
