🚒💚 For more than a decade, Captain Donald J. “DJ” Pavasaris answered emergency calls without hesitation, risking his own safety to protect the residents of Berlin, Connecticut.
Today, the man who has spent 13 years serving his community through Kensington Fire-Rescue is facing the toughest battle of his life — not against flames, but against kidney disease.
💚 CAPTAIN DJ NEEDS A LIVING KIDNEY DONOR.
Known as a devoted husband, family man, mentor and trusted firefighter, DJ has spent countless hours protecting complete strangers during their darkest moments. Today, he is battling advanced kidney disease and urgently needs a life-saving kidney transplant.
⏳ TIME IS PRECIOUS
According to Kensington Fire-Rescue, patients on the deceased-donor waiting list often wait 5 to 7 years for a compatible kidney. A living kidney donor could reduce that wait to just a few months — and a donor does not need to be related to DJ to be considered.
❤️ A COMMUNITY IS RALLYING BEHIND ONE OF ITS OWN
His fellow firefighters describe him as a devoted family man, a respected fire captain, a loyal friend, and someone who has always answered the call whenever others needed help. Now, they are asking the public to answer one call for him.
🩺 HOW TO EXPLORE DONATION FOR CAPTAIN DJ
🏥 Hartford Hospital — Living Kidney Donation Program
📞 Living Donor Coordinator: 860-696-2021
🌐 https://hartfordhospital.org/services/transplant/living-kidney-donation
👉 Tell the transplant team you are interested in being evaluated as a living kidney donor for Captain Donald J. “DJ” Pavasaris. Even if you are not a direct match, they can explain whether paired kidney donation may help.
🤝 NOT ABLE TO DONATE? YOU CAN STILL SAVE A LIFE
Share DJ’s story with your family, friends and coworkers. One share could reach the person who becomes DJ’s lifesaving donor.
For years, Captain DJ rushed toward danger to protect his neighbors without asking for anything in return. Today, he’s simply hoping that one compassionate person will step forward.
💚 The hero who can save Captain DJ’s life may be reading this today.
#KidneyForDJ #FirefighterStrong #LivingDonorNeeded #BeTheHero
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